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The Fiat 500 has been voted winner of Auto Europa 2008, the most important motoring accolade awarded by the Italian media. It was the second major award collected by the 500 in a week. Established in 1987 and organised by the Italian Union of Automotive Journalists, the prize is awarded to the car built and sold in Europe that offers the best combination of technology, pricing and style. The Fiat scored 640 points, placing it ahead of the Kia Ced (408) and the Peugeot 308 (325). The new 500, due for launch in New Zealand in March, is European Car of the Year for 2008.
