Italian Cars

Best wishes for good work to Todt

2009-10-27T01:13:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaJean Todt, former Head of the Scuderia and Ferrari CEO, has been nominated FIA President today. In a press release from FOTA Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo declared: "I would like to send my best wishes to Jean Todt in his new role, as I have always appreciated his ability, dedication and commitment. I am sure that, under his guidance, the Federation will be rejuvenated

Lancia Delta will be the “Official Car” of the world celebration of twenty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

2009-10-27T01:08:00.000-07:00

Lancia renews its commitment to pressing social issues by taking on a starring role in one of the most significant celebrations of the last few years. The fall of the Berlin Wall changed history forever, and today it is increasingly seen as a symbol of all the struggles against the barriers to knock down, both physical ones as well as cultural ones in particular. On 9th November, a fleet of

Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition

2009-10-09T22:14:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaFerrari announces the creation of a unique one-off 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition, signed by Chinese artist Lu Hao, which will be auctioned on the 3rd of November at a special Gala Auction Event hosted by Ferrari in Beijing. This exclusive car follows the announcement in September of a small series of specially-designed 599 GTB Fiorano China Limited Edition models which

At the Estoril GP the new FIAT Punto Evo “competes” with the FIAT Yamaha Team

2009-10-09T22:12:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaAt the Estoril motor cycle GP, on Sunday 4th October 2009, the FIAT Yamaha Team presents its revamped graphics, inspired by the new Punto Evo, FIAT’s latest addition to its range.The new graphics were designed by the FIAT Style Centre and actually created by Aldo Drudi, the team’s reference designer. Both the Yamaha M1 liveries and rider leathers will pay homage to the Punto

The Fiat 500 in Brazil

2009-10-09T22:09:00.000-07:00

The Fiat 500 is due to go on sale at the beginning of October in Brazil and was introduced to the national press today in Rio de Janeiro. The car will also be launched during the same period in Colombia, Barbados and Panama - and presented in Jamaica before the end of 2009. Not to mention the fact that the new Fiat car is already present in Argentina, Chile, Curaçao, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico

Very happy and very proud

2009-09-30T22:41:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaFernando Alonso, just announced as the new official Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro driver, who will drive next to Felipe Massa as of the 2010 season, spoke to Ferrari.com: "I’m very happy and very proud to become a Ferrari driver. Driving a single-seater from the Prancing Horse is everybody’s dream in this sport and today I have the opportunity to make this dream come true. Above

Domenicali: "Alonso, the right choice for the future"

2009-09-30T22:40:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaAs of 2010 Fernando Alonso will be an official Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro driver as it has been confirmed by today’s press release from Maranello. We spoke to Stefano Domenicali about the choice."We’re happy that we made this agreement with Fernando, who is not only a driver of great talent, but also victorious, as he has shown many times throughout his career, also under

Alonso second Spanish driver in the Scuderia's history

2009-09-30T22:39:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro chooses for the second time in its history a Spanish driver. The first Spanish Scuderia driver can be found in the years 1956 and 1957 when Alfonso De Portago was called to race for the Prancing Horse together with Peter Collins and Jose Froilan Gonzales.Now it's the time of Fernando Alonso, born in Oviedo (Asturia) on 29 July 1981. After starting

Abarth 500 for rallies launched in Sanremo

2009-09-30T22:37:00.001-07:00

Abarth introduced its latest racing gem at the 51st Sanremo Rally. The new Abarth 500 R3T will lend its name to a promotional rally trophy in 2010, due to join the two track events (European and Italian) planned for the Abarth 500 Assetto Corse. For Abarth, this marks a return to promotional trophy events, a niche it has made its own for more than thirty years. Since 1977, to be precise, when the

Fiorino Metano joins the eco-friendly Fiat Professional range

2009-09-30T22:35:00.000-07:00

Fiat Professional introduces Fiorino Metano, a new dual fuel (methane-petrol) version of the model voted “International Van of the Year 2009”. The Fiorino Metano is available in two versions (van and Combi) and two outfits (base and SX). It is equipped with a 70 HP Euro5 1.4 Fire power unit and is the only vehicle in its segment with a factory-fitted methane system. Fiat Professional has been a

New Maserati GranCabrio at Frankfurt International Auto Show

2009-09-30T22:31:00.000-07:00

The open-top GranCabrio is pure Maserati with an unmistakable Pininfarina design, spacious interior, handcrafted details, driving pleasure and high performances. The Maserati GranCabrio touches all five senses in an open-air experience that retains all the typical comfort and performance brio. Like all Maserati’s open-top models, the GranCabrio is a special car intended for true connoisseurs. It

Ferrari 458 Italia Movie

2009-09-18T10:18:00.000-07:00

Alfa 8C Competizione and Alfa 8C Spider

2009-09-10T08:24:00.000-07:00

The German event would not have been complete without an area for Alfa Romeo's exclusive limited edition supercars: the Alfa 8C Competizione and Alfa 8C Spider. These two sports cars have enchanted collectors and aficionados the world over, both pulling in thousands of applications in just a few days. The cars were designed at the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile and 500 of each were manufactured. Their

MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde, world premiere

2009-09-10T08:22:00.000-07:00

Available following the launch of the 105 and 135 hp MultiAir engines, the world premiere of the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir TBi takes place in Frankfurt. The exclusive trim brings back a legendary symbol that over the years has appeared on some of Alfa Romeo's sportiest cars. Having always been synonymous with heritage, racing and victory, the “Quadrifoglio Verde”

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 “MultiAir”

2009-09-10T08:21:00.002-07:00

Alfa Romeo, always a byword for sophisticated engineering and high-performing engines, proudly presents the revolutionary MultiAir system, developed and patented by FPT – Fiat Powertrain Technologies.The forerunner of this revolutionary family is the MultiAir 1.4 engine, first introduced to the world on the Alfa Romeo MiTo model and offered with 3 different power levels (105 HP, 135 HP and 170

Alfa Romeo at the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show

2009-09-10T08:21:00.001-07:00

Image via WikipediaAlfa Romeo is back at the Frankfurt International Motor Show with world premieres and models currently in production, highlighting the uniqueness of the brand in the global car industry.The star of the show is the Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde - an exclusive version with a powerful 170 hp 1.4 MultiAir TBi which will be brought to market after the launch of the other

Abarth Grande Punto “SuperSport”

2009-09-10T08:19:00.000-07:00

Powered by a 180 HP 1.4, 16v engine that develops 270 Nm of torque at only 3,000 rpm, the Abarth Grande Punto “SuperSport” reaches a top speed of 215 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds. This superb performance confirms the car’s true racing spirit.Further contributions to performance come from the modified suspension (one of the features of the “SS” kit), which includes

The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari”

2009-09-10T08:17:00.002-07:00

The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” makes its world debut at Frankfurt. This new performance version of the Abarth 500 confirms the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style.Abarth and Ferrari are two great names that have contributed, with conviction and dedication, to the legend of Italian

Abarth at the 63rd International Motor Show in Frankfurt

2009-09-10T08:17:00.001-07:00

Image via WikipediaInspired by the world of racing, Abarth’s original stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show will be displaying all the winning products – standard cars, performance kits and race ready cars – that have helped Abarth achieve commercial success in Italy and abroad. One of the stand’s protagonists will be the brand-new Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari”, a special, limited and numbered series

Fiat 500C: much more than a "window to the sky"

2009-09-10T08:16:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaWith its soft roof, the Fiat 500C pays clear homage to the style of the original 1957 Fiat 500. At the same time, the new car comes packed with the latest solutions in terms of build, engines and passenger comfort. All this is in line with the most authentic Fiat tradition of giving people access to segment firsts in content and technology.Using a typical open-source approach (

Fiat Punto Evo

2009-09-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

The Fiat Punto Evo is here. The Punto Evo is the evolution of the Grande Punto that is destined to repeat the success of its predecessor and become the new pacesetter for innovation, safety and style, thanks to its many innovative features.The epithet “Evo” identifies a level of car design that is capable of satisfying even the most demanding customers in terms of technology, driving pleasure and

Fiat at the 63rd International Motor Show in Frankfurt

2009-09-10T08:13:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaFiat Group Automobiles will have a separate stand for each of its brands at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, with each stand featuring a design in net contrast to convention.Though differentiated to reflect the specific nature of each brand, all the group’s stands will share the common concept of “The World I’d Like” as seen through the eyes of children. An industry that is

Musa Poltrona Frau

2009-09-10T08:12:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe theme of affordable luxury continues with the Lancia Musa Poltrona Frau. This top-of-the-range version of the "city limousine" that has been the best-selling MPV in Italy for two years is equipped with the new 120 hp 1.6 Multijet engine. The exclusive configuration, available in 11 exterior colours (of which four are two-tone) and three interior shades (grey, natural

Lancia Delta - affordable luxury

2009-09-10T08:11:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe Lancia Delta perfectly embodies the notion of affordable luxury by fulfilling the modern requirements of mobility and prestige thanks to the concept of downsizing, i.e. ensuring performance and luxury at reduced cost, size and consumption levels. In order to remain a benchmark for the segment, the 2009 Delta range was recently revamped with the introduction of a new engine,

Lancia Ypsilon ELLE

2009-09-10T08:10:00.000-07:00

Image via WikipediaThe Lancia Ypsilon continues to cause a stir, confirming its place as a true icon of Italian design. This time, it is the turn of the new Ypsilon ELLE show car, an original version created from a collaboration between Lancia and the ELLE brand, a symbol of modern femininity that sets trends each season with a vast range of women’s clothing and accessories. Much more than just a