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Autobianchi

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Autobianchi was an Italian automobile manufacturer, it was created jointly by Bianchi and Pirelli and Fiat in 1957.

Autobianchi most famous models include the A112, released in 1969, a small hatchback very popular in Italy for racing, and ended production in 1986. as well as the Y10, which was the first car to use Fiat's new FIRE (Fully Integrated Robotised Engine).

Autobianchi was bought by the Fiat group and integrated into Lancia, until the name had stopped usage when the Y10 ended production.