STAR-CD is used to support the engine design process of FPT; advanced CFD calculations are usually performed, such as 1D-3D coupled analyses, cylinder head and block water jacket, manifold analyses and intake runner flow

Photo Gallery: Scuderia Ferrari, Vallelunga - Kimi Raikkonen (248 F1) & Felipe Massa (F2007)

Hundreds of Ducati enthusiasts were on hand for the unveiling of NCR's New Blue at Ducati New York; North American CEO Michael Lock unveiling NCR's homage to the famous bike campaigned by Cook Neilson and Phil Schilling

Fiat Auto's Indian joint venture partner Tata Motors has announced that it has accepted an offer from the Italian carmaker to become involved in its ground-breaking Rs1 lakh low-cost passenger car which is set to arrive next year

New signing Kimi Raikkonen finally got behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 car yesterday as he joined his new team mate Felipe Massa, who was testing the brand new F2007 car, on track at the Vallelunga circuit

Alfa Romeo Australia has added self-shifting Q-tronic gearboxes right across its Alfa 159 range and introduced a new entry-level diesel model, the 159 1.9 JTDM, to meet the rapidly growing demand for diesel cars in Australia

The Alfa 8C Competizione is regarded as being a stunning work of automotive art; and this theory will be demonstrated when the sports car takes its place this weekend at the Artefiera Art First exhibition in Bologna

This year's Melbourne International Motor Show (2-12 March) marks Fiat’s first birthday back in Australia, because it was in Melbourne last year that Australian car buyers had the first opportunity to see the new Fiat Grande Punto

On February 1, 2007, Fiat Auto will change its name to “Fiat Group Automobiles SpA", and at the same time our new brand companies will be formed at the same time, each of which will be owned by Fiat Group Automobiles SpA

Autodelta are now pleased to be able to introduce a new engine remap programme for the Alfa Brera, Spider and 159 3.2 V6 Q4 versions, which delivers increased power (an extra 14 bhp) and torque (32 Nm)

Just as Fiat Automóveis celebrates its leadership of the Brazilian new car market during 2006 it is now introducing higher levels of standard equipment on its model range to improve its offerings for customers even further

Automobili Lamborghini has achieved another new production record during the first month of 2007, building on their record sales last year: now 5,000th Lamborghini Gallardo has just rolled off the production lines in Sant’ Agata

The first seventy new Maserati Quattroporte Automatic models have left Modena for the European markets, with dealerships in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal and Belgium, as well as those in Italy, being the first to take delivery

Photo Gallery: Maserati Quattroporte Automatic - dealer handover, Modena

After 15 stages which have taken the competitors from Portugal to Senegal with two weeks spend in the North African desert, the Dakar Rally ended today with all three of the Iveco trucks that took part making the finish line

The range of the Fiat Doblò has been expanded with the arrival of the new Malibu version; which offers families and recreational users a competitively priced vehicle with excellent aesthetics and generous equipment levels

by themselves"The All Blacks show us that to be a winner always, everywhere and under any circumstance is very, very difficult – but not impossible. It is the outcome of hard work, drive and passion," speech by Mr Paolo Monferino, Iveco CEO

German tuning company IMSA isn't a household name, but now, the Brüggen-based concern believes it has achieved a major new breakthrough thanks to its first high-performance product, the 610 bhp Lamborghini Gallardo GTV

The Dolomite mountain scenery of Madonna di Campiglio formed the spectacular backdrop for the official launch of the new Ducati Desmosedici GP7, which is identifiable by a new colour scheme called "Red Racing Chrome"

Just days after Fiat Auto South Africa announced that it would take part in the South African Production Car Championship with the Fiat Grande Punto, the new cars were put through their paces at the Zwartkops Raceway

Photo Gallery: Fiat Abarth Racing Team, Fiat Grande Punto Multijet - Zwartkops Raceway

70,000 kilometres across Europe, Asia and Africa in a Panda Cross 4x4 1.3 Multijet: the “Fiat Panda Cross Around Africa 2007” tour, an adventure sponsored by Fiat Auto Poland and involving two young Poles, is underway

The Quelli che Bravo blog, dedicated to the new Fiat Bravo which has renderings, unpublished material, podcasts and videos, has been active for almost a month, and it is attracting car enthusiasts from all over Italy, and beyond

The Wrooom 2007 Ducati Corse MotoGP Press Ski Meeting got underway at Madonna di Campiglio with new signing Casey Stoner, currently the youngest rider on the MotoGP grid, wearing the team's red colours for the first time