A major car brand has axed one of its most popular models in the UK after a historic 12-year run in anticipation of its electric vehicle switch. Italian manufacturer Fiat has announced that its current Panda model will be discontinued in the near future as it prepares for the sale of the new Grande Panda models. The Panda was one of the brand’s smallest and most popular models, with a price point of less than £15,000 helping it sell thousands of models. Since the car was first introduced in 1980, Fiat has produced around eight million models worldwide, making it one of the most popular for the…