Delaney, perhaps you could explain why Camp grey is free on the APE, but costs on the A500, and white costs on the APE. But white is free on the A500 and camp grey costs?
I work with Italian firms. There is no logic.
Now, to the registration figues. You do all know this is going to end in tears don't you?

On the one hand I'm delighted. It will help residuals no end and I continue to drive one of the most exclusive cars on the road

But these figures are truely dire for FIAT SPA, when you take into account their investment (and that of the 20 or so UK dealers). I've no doubt the picture is no better in other European markets.
There's no way FIAT will continue with Abarth in the current way, at this rate, at least not in the long term, unless the market share increases dramatically. These are not hand build supercars that trickle off the production line at a huge profit.
FIAT SPA will want Abarth to stand on its own two feet and I recall they declared a target of it being 'in profit' within two years of launch. I would be surprised if that has been achieved.
On a positive note the cars are fantastic (although marketed in typical Italian "Field of Dreams" style - that is, "I have built it so they will come"). Abarth as a brand is surely highly prized for its heritage alone and at least FIAT have positioned it appropriately in that respect.
There are too many failed performance brands that have ceased being sold here - Renault Alpine springs to mind - where manufacturers have not been able to achieve sustainable targets.
What will happen?
Unless there is a dramatic upturn in sales I think the APE's long term future is in doubt. They made 9 RHD versions in April for heaven's sake!
When the current crop of contracts are up, Abarth will be offered to all FIAT dealers (I find it an absolute pain that I have an hour's drive when I have two FIAT showrooms only 15 minutes away in opposite directions, and both part of the same group as my Abarth dealer!).
That said, I love the brand, love the cars and hope Abarth survives and grows (but not too much - I also love the exclusivity too

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