The FIAT 500 has picked up a prestigious design award at this year's New York International Motor Show, potentially increasing interest in the company's used cars.
Together with Jaguar's XF and the CITROEN C5, the Fiat 500 was shortlisted for the round of judging at the show, with the Fiat model winning the hearts of the 59 journalists on the judging panel.
"We are proud to receive this prestigious international award as further endorsement of Fiat's commitment to creating attractive, innovative cars, which express the best of Italian manufacturing capability," said Roberto Giolito, head of design at Fiat.
"We will continue to work untiringly on innovative design and endeavour to combine the best of the future with the historical, cultural and industrial identity of the Fiat brand," he added.
Earlier this week, Volkswagen's new version of its Golf model was named 2009 World Car of the Year at the New York event.
The New York International Motor Show is one of the premier events in the global motoring calendar, offering manufacturers an opportunity to show off their latest designs and also get people interested in the used car market.
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