Fiat is offering dual controls free of charge on its 500 model to driving schools in a bid to boost corporate sales to instructors.

Priced from £8,300, petrol examples of the Fiat 500 include a 1.2-litre version that can be taxed for £35 a year, thanks to CO2 emissions of 119g/km.

Standard equipment on all Fiat 500 models includes seven airbags, ABS anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), power steering and a height adjustable driver’s seat, plus electric windows/mirrors and a CD/radio.

Lounge and Sport models also get alloy wheels, air conditioning and Fiat’s Blue&Me hands-free entertainment and communications system.