Italian Cars

Chrysler Australia group to distribute Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia

2012-04-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

Fiat Professional logo (Photo credit: Wikipedia) From 1st May, 2012 Chrysler Australia group will act as the distributor for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia.Under the new agreement, the current Fiat and Alfa Romeo dealer group, which numbers 17 passenger dealerships with 22 commercial vehicle outlets across the country, will report into the Melbourne-based

Automobili Lamborghini opens the new dealership Lamborghini Paris Ouest

2012-01-20T04:19:00.000-08:00

Automobili Lamborghini has opened a new dealership in France, Lamborghini Paris Ouest (West), in the presence of Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. The showroom in 15 Boulevard Gouvion, Saint Cyr is managed by Lamborghini’s partner Neubauer Group, professionals in the Parisian luxury car market. The entire product range can be admired at the new Lamborghini

Ferrari 458 Italia retains its crown as Auto Express’s “Performance Car of the Year”

2011-12-20T08:00:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia The Ferrari 458 Italia has been awarded the title of “Performance Car of the Year” by Auto Express magazine for the second year in a row. Competing against some the most exciting performance cars on sale in the UK today, it was the Ferrari 458 Italia which was the clear favourite of the judging panel once again. All cars

Lancia Ypsilon Ecochic "open house" slated for 17 and 18 December

2011-12-20T07:59:00.000-08:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylife An "open house" devoted to the Lancia Ypsilon Ecochic fitted out with the new Euro 5 bi-fuel (petrol and LPG) 1.2 Fire EVO II engine will be held in Italy on 17 and 18 December. Available in three different trim levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum), the price list of the new fashion city car version starts from € 14,600 (on the road) and whichever trim

Two millionth car equipped with Blue&MeTM

2011-12-20T07:58:00.000-08:00

Image via Wikipedia The two millionth car equipped with Blue&MeTM system was delivered today. This is the most highly appreciated infotainment device, designed through a partnership between Fiat Group Automobiles and Microsoft. Arianna Binello picked up her 69 HP Fiat 500 Lounge 1.2 at the Mirafiori Motor Village, the largest car exhibition and sales area in Europe. Product Planning

New Fiat Panda

2011-12-15T00:41:00.001-08:00

Image via Wikipedia The new Panda is the consistent evolution of an invention that in its 31-year history has always been likeable, versatile and easy to use. The Panda is all this and something more: a brand rich in strong rational and emotional value, a car of which more than 6.4 million units have been produced, and which has won 16 million drivers different from one another in

Maserati selects the Alfa Romeo Giulietta for its European network

2011-12-13T02:35:00.001-08:00

Image by TRC OFF via Flickr Maserati and Alfa Romeo: two icons of Italian design in the world's automotive industry that exalt the concepts of sportiness, technology and elegance. A limited edition of Alfa Romeo Giuliettas built on an exclusive basis for the Maserati network will soon be seen on the road throughout Europe. Maserati has chosen the Alfa Romeo Giulietta model as a

Lamborghini continues Asia expansion

2011-12-07T10:32:00.001-08:00

Image by El_Enigma via Flickr Dealer openings in South Korea and China, with further development planned for 2012 Automobili Lamborghini officially opened two new dealerships in China. The first, in Chongqing, marks the second dealer in western China and continues the brand’s important expansion in the region. The second was opened in Dalian: Lamborghini Dalian is the Italian super sports

The 2012 Abarth Trophies rally and track calendar

2011-12-05T02:14:00.001-08:00

Image via Wikipedia The promotional championships will be vied for in rallies and track races in 2012. With regard to the rallies, the Trofeo Abarth 500 will take on an international flavour also in the upcoming season with a seven-race calendar that will be contended in Italy, France, Switzerland and Belgium: 1000 Miglia Rally (Italy, 19-21 April), Tour de Corse (France, 11-13 May),

Spectacular event for the launch of the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 in Japan

2011-11-30T10:04:00.001-08:00

Image via Wikipedia The new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 made its formal debut in Japan yesterday, at a spectacular VIP event held at Japan’s National Stadium, well known as the venue for the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and Maurizio Reggiani, Director of Research and Development, attended the debut in Japan. More than 100

Cars from Italy

2011-11-25T23:42:00.001-08:00

According to statistics Italy is one among the top 5 most visited countries in the world. Italy is known for its rich cultural heritage of Romans and Greeks, ancient monuments, food and the scenic beauty the country is blessed with. Tourist attractions in Italy are mainly to places like Rome, Milan and The Vatican. With Rome getting the highest number of visitors a year for the ancient

The Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 debuts in Brazil

2011-11-22T05:28:00.003-08:00

Image by Automotive Rhythms via Flickr The new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 was showcased during an event held for media and Lamborghini customers in a hangar at the Campo de Marte private airport in San Paolo. Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini attended the debut in South America. Mr. Winkelmann commented, “For Lamborghini, Brazil is a young market, a market

Lancia Thema and Fiat Freemont win a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

2011-11-22T00:37:00.001-08:00

Image by harry_nl via Flickr The Lancia Thema and Fiat Freemont have won the prestigious five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. Five stars is the top score that this independent consortium has been awarding since 1997 after testing vehicle safety. In the same evaluation session the Lancia Voyager achieved four stars - just verging on the potential five - which is a significant improvement

Fiat at the 2011 Bologna Motor Show

2011-11-22T00:33:00.001-08:00

Image via Wikipedia Fiat is taking part in the 2011 Motor Show with an appealing stand that emphasises the brand's unique position on the international motoring stage. Dominated by white and marked by essential lines and an attentive play of technological references, the stand in Bologna is the ideal setting to admire both major national premieres and tested models of the wide Fiat range

Abarth at the 2011 Bologna Motor Show

2011-11-22T00:32:00.001-08:00

Image by BastiaanImages via Flickr Abarth is showing up at the Bologna Motor Show with an original, spectacular stand where four world previews are being presented to once again lay emphasis on the brand's uniqueness on the world motoring stage. At the heart of the presentation is a concept very dear to Karl Abarth: "Sunday on the track, Monday at the office", which the brand conveys by

Pagani Huayra in Hong Kong

2011-11-22T00:30:00.001-08:00

Image by Autoviva.com via Flickr The Asian market celebrates the arrival of the Pagani Huayra. Pagani Automobili have unveiled the new born to all guests during an exclusive party at the Repulse Bay Hotel in Hong Kong.In this marvelous setting that gave inspiration to Ernest Hemingway, Horacio Pagani, founder and chief designer of Pagani Automobili, personally introduced the

Alfa Romeo at the 2011 Bologna Motor Show

2011-11-22T00:28:00.001-08:00

Image via Wikipedia The most dynamic cars, the most engaging music and the most energetic young people: these are the ingredients of the most important motor show in Italy, the Bologna Motor Show. It is an extraordinary event that Alfa Romeo certainly couldn't miss out on and that confirms its drawing closer to the world of young people both by offering attractive, high-performance and

2012 Fiat 500 shines during the 2011 American Music Awards®

2011-11-22T00:26:00.001-08:00

Cover of Jennifer Lopez The new Fiat 500 makes an on stage appearance with Jennifer Lopez. The new 2012 Fiat 500 performed alongside Jennifer Lopez during her performance of "Papi", at the 2011 American Music Awards® (AMAs) Sunday evening, held at the NOKIA Theatre L. A. "The Fiat brand is honoured to share the stage with Jennifer Lopez at the 2011 American Music Awards. Her drive

Lancia at the 2011 Bologna Motor Show

2011-11-22T00:23:00.001-08:00

Image by Getty Images via @daylife Lancia is back at the Bologna Motor Show with a stand full of charm and elegance, where it is possible to admire its latest innovations with which it is winning back the turf of exclusivity that has always belonged to it. This affirmation is backed by a century-old history peppered with innovation and records. One of the widest ranges on the

The Experimental HY-KERS Hybrid vehicle

2010-03-10T23:12:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaThe HY-KERS vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) is an example of how Ferrari is approaching the development of hybrid technology without losing sight of the performance traits and driving involvement that have always exemplified its cars.This hybrid project is also aimed at ensuring that Ferrari will be in a position to comply with future CO2 emissions standards,

The new Bravo MY 2010

2010-03-10T23:11:00.000-08:00

Fiat Bravo, being introduced to the public in 2010, comes with some major style innovations that make it even more modern and elegant.Starting from the exteriors. The front-end is new with a black and metallic grids. The grill frame has a metallic finish on all versions, except for the Emotion, on which it is chrome-plated. Furthermore, all versions come with mirrors and handles in matching

TWIN-AIR - 85 HP, world preview

2010-03-10T23:10:00.002-08:00

The new two-cylinder engine family made by FPT - Fiat Powertrain Technologies called TWIN-AIR will be making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. This is a brand-new concept on the worldwide auto scene and confirms the leadership of the Fiat Group in this field.Using next-generation technology, the new engine implements the revolutionary Multiair system combined with special fluid dynamics

Fiat at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show

2010-03-10T23:10:00.001-08:00

Image via WikipediaFiat returns to the International Geneva Motor Show with a spectacular stand where important world previews and affirmed models will take turns to underline the distinctiveness of the brand on the international auto scene.The exhibition area develops the "World I Want" theme seen through the eyes of children because a brand projected into the future must "listen" to the

Fiat Automobiles dominates CO2 emission reduction ranking in Europe for the third year running

2010-03-10T23:09:00.001-08:00

Image via WikipediaAmong Europe's best-selling automotive brands and for the third year running, Fiat Automobiles has logged the lowest average value for CO2 emissions of cars sold in 2009: 127.8 g/km (it was 133.7 g/km in 2009). The accomplishment was recognised by JATO, the world leader in automotive advisory and research services, founded in 1984 and now operating in over 40 countries.

Fiat Panda celebrates 30 years of success and innovation

2010-03-10T23:08:00.000-08:00

Image via WikipediaThe Fiat Panda model celebrates 30 years and, with 6 million units registered, is established as by far the most widely sold city-car. This extraordinary achievement was celebrated on the first day of the Geneva Motor Show 2010, complete with cake and candles, the same stage that saw its debut in 1980, the beginning of a long story of success and innovation. The "Panda"