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Fiat makes its return to Oakville at Lockwood ChryslerAfter a 27-year absence, Fiat has iary audio input, six speakers, power win-made its return to the North dows, power door locks and power heated American auto market at Lockwood mirrors.Chrysler, one of only 58 dealerships The 2012 Fiat 500 Sport ($18,500) ups the in Canada to initially stock the ante on the Pop model with sport-tuned sus-Italian-born small car.pension, modified springs, shock tuning, steer-This is the first time Fiat has ing calibration and exhaust tuning. In addition been in Canada in a long time, so to the Pop model features, the 500 Sport boasts were very excited and honoured to unique sport-styled seating with a leather-be one of the few dealerships in the wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, area to carry the 500, says Lockwood air conditioning, Blue & Me Handsfree Chrysler Sales Manager Mio Communication technology with USB port Radenkovic. Were the only dealer and iPod control capability.in Oakville; the next closest is in But the real showstopper of the lineup is Hamilton, so were really happy to the 2012 Fiat 500 Lounge model ($19,500). have been chosen.In addition to many of the Pop and Sport Lockwood was one of many model features, the Lounge is equipped with Chrysler dealers to submit a pro-premium amenities including chrome posal to Chrysler Canada in the accents, chrome mirror caps, fog lamps, hopes of being one of the select panoramic glass roof, SIRIUS satellite radio, dealerships to be part of the re-in-BOSE Energy Efficient Series audio sys-troduction of the iconic Fiat brand.tem with six premium speakers and sub-Photo by Karen Newman/Metroland Media Group Ltd.The selection process was partlywoofer, security alarm, auto-dim rearview The all-new Fiat 500 has come to Canada and is available at Lockwood Chrysler on Wyecroft Road. (L-R)based on the market and demo-mirror and automatic temperature control.McCauley Glen and Bonnie Glen with McCauleys first car (black car, centre), Fiat Specialist Michael DeFreitas,graphic of the sales area.A special production run of the Fiat 500 Lockwood Chrysler Sales Manager Mio Radenkovic and new Fiat owner Albert Scamurra with his special editionIts not a case of every Chryslersold out through online reservations in 12 red Fiat 500 Prima Edizione.dealer in Ontario having them,hours in November 2010 so if you werent says Radenkovic. When you countone of the first 500 buyers to reserve yours, how many Chrysler dealershipssays Radenkovic. Now they can.Yaris and Mini Cooper but at a starting your chance at owning one is a slim one. The there are versus Fiat dealerships, its not aNot only has the return of Fiat to Canadaprice of just $15,995, drivers will get more Fiat 500 Prima Edizione models are collec-lot, so were very excited to be part of it.generated interest from customers, the staff bang for their buck. Between the standard tor vehicles, each with a unique numbered As of last week, Lockwood Chrysler hadat Lockwood Chrysler are looking ahead toseven air bags, the 1.4L four-cylinder engine badge and sold out through online reserva-sold 10 Fiat Cinquecento (500 in Italian)some exciting Fiat-related changes at theand a fuel economy of 6.7 city and 5.1 high-tions in 12 hours.and had 13 more in stock, with more on thedealership in the coming months.way for manual transmission, the Fiat 500 All 2012 Fiat models come with a five-way. The cars have generated plenty of inter-Lockwood Chrysler will be undergoingoffers great performance at a great price, and year/100,000-kilometre fully transferable est and excitement at the dealership, bring-some construction in the next few monthswith three models to choose from, theres a power-train warranty and five years of ing many customers in to get a glimpse atto build a new dealership just for our FiatFiat for everyone.24-hour roadside assistance.the European compact car.stock, says Radenkovic. Well also be intro-The 2012 Fiat 500 Pop (starting at For more information about Fiat, visit The Canadian International AutoShowducing the Fiat Cabriolet later in the year,$15,995) comes equipped with a manual www.lockwoodchrysler.com or www.fiatcan-had a big display of the car in February, whichwhich is very exciting.transmission, 15-inch wheels, seven stan-ada.com. To see Lockwood Chryslers fleet of created a lot of excitement. A lot of people sawThe 2012 Fiat 500 is Italys answer to thedard air bags, ABS, ESC, Traction Control, Fiats in person, visit their dealership at 175 it there and wanted to take it for a test drive,Ford Fiesta, Mazda2, Smart Fortwo, ToyotaHill Assist, AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio with auxil-Wyecroft Road in Oakville.Bob's Cruises teams up with United Way to give backAfter 27 years in the travel industry, BobThe campaign kicked off on January 1 less by booking through a travel website, theKerby has found a way to give back to theand, as it stands right now, has no official savings arent worth the potential frustra-community that has given him and his fam-end date. If the program is as successful as tions that could arise while on a trip.ily so much.Kerby hopes it will be, it will run for the rest Most of the time, your travel agent willAs the owner and manager of Bobs Cruises,of 2011.get you the same price as the Internet, mayBobs Tours and Heathers Travel, Kerby hasThe United Way of Oakville is overjoyed be able to save you some fares or you maypledged to donate 30 per cent of his companyswith Kerbys generous donation, says even save something on what the travelcommissions on all bookings made by resi-President and Chief Executive Officer agent can get, says Kerby.dents of Oakville, including cruises, vacationBarbara Burton.People should use travel agents for theirpackages and land tours, to the United Way of Were so amazed and excited that a busi-knowledge, experience and resources. If some-Oakvilles Live United campaign.nessman has chosen United Way of Oakville thing goes wrong on your trip, you cant callWeve been residents of Oakville sincefor this promotion, she said. Its going to the Internet for help, he said. An experienced1969, so for 41 years, this has been ourbuild so much awareness of what we do and travel agent can provide you with help whenhome. Were local people; weve raised fourthe people we help, which is just as impor-something unexpected comes up, like a flightchildren here and our eight grandchildrentant as the revenue and really says a lot delay or cancellation.are being raised here, said Kerby. Everyoneabout the person that Bob is.Not only are you helping yourself byknows our family somehow. Now its time toAnd while the main goal of Kerbys fund-booking through a knowledgeable travelgive back to our community.raising plan is to lend his support to the agent, but if you book through Bobs Cruises,To put the potential contributions intocommunity he calls home, he also hopes to Bobs Tours or Heathers Travel, youre mak-perspective, if a two-person all-inclusivebring awareness to the importance of book-ing a difference in your community.five-star Mexican resort vacation is booked,ing your vacation through a travel agent.For more information or to book a vaca-about $250 will be donated to the LiveThe Internet, Kerby said, is a great tion or cruise, visit Bobs Cruises at 635Photo by Ian Holroyd/Metroland Media Group Ltd.United campaign. If youre thinking aboutresource for learning about travel and gath-Fourth Line in Oakville, call 905-338-2077Bob Kerby of Bob's Cruises has pledged to donate 30 perbooking an end-of-winter getaway, this isering information on your potential destina-or 1-800-361-6688, email info@bobscruises.cent of his company's comissions on all bookings to Unitedthe perfect opportunity to do it.tion. Although it may be tempting to pay com or visit www.bobscruises.com.Way of Oakville.19 Thursday, March 24, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com