The countdown is well underway to RM Auctions Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event in Maranello; presented in association with Sotheby’s and with the unprecedented May 17 auction line-up is experiencing very strong international interest

Automobili Lamborghini has selected automotive coating specialist Zircotec to supply a high performance thermal barrier for the lightweight Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce; the ceramic based thermal coating is applied to the exhaust system

Salvatore Tavano dominated both 8-lap Trofeo Abarth 500 races that comprised the second round of the inaugural series held at Mugello on Sunday and leaves the circuit with a commanding 16 point advantage at the top of the leaderboard

According to Chinese media reports over the weekend Fiat and Guangzhou Auto have reach an agreement for a joint venture in the Research & Development of compact cars with the plans now set to be presented for government approval

Lamborghini missed out on victory as the Targa Tasmania came to an end this afternoon with Kevin Weeks crashing out of the lead battle although Jason White in a similar Gallardo Superleggera salvaged Raging Bull honour with second place

With Fiat having closed the alliance with Chrysler last last week the attention of Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has turned to GM's Opel division and in his push to strike a second deal he will meet German government ministers tomorrow

Chrysler Vice Chairman and President, Tom LaSorda, who is responsible for Manufacturing, Procurement and Supply, Employee Relations, Global Business Development and Alliances is to retire from the Company with immediate effect

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has granted the relief that Chrysler requested in a series of court filings known as "First-day motions" which will now help the company continue to operate its business during the reorganisation proceedings

A war of words has broken out between Ferrari and the FIA President Max Mosley over the £40 million cost cap with Luca di Montezemolo saying that the championship will become "fundamentally unfair and perhaps even biased"

Chrysler made statement to quell the media reports that name eight factories that are to be closed when its assets are transferred to the new entity with speculation raging ever since it announced the restructuring would see disposals

The battle for Targa Tasmania honours has developed in to a two horse race between the Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera of Kevin Weeks and the Nissan GTR of Tony Quinn with only the final leg from Strahan to Hobart now remaining

Next month Fiat will introduce in Italy the Panda Panda Cross, thus widening further its environmentally conscious credentials with the application of its efficient dual petrol/methane engine into an urban car dubbed as the "city SUV"

The Canadian Auto Workers union is optimistic that the restructuring decisions regarding Chrysler represent the beginning of a brighter future and have committed that the deal will remain intact through the bankruptcy protection process

Featuring in an original advertising campaign the Lancia Delta is a car that is now revolutionising product placement and publicity from its appearance in Angels & Demons produced by Columbia Pictures and distributed by Sony Pictures

Photo Gallery: Lancia Delta 1.8 Di TurboJet (200 bhp) - Angels & Demons [Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures]

The United Auto Workers will join with the U.S. Government, Chrysler and Fiat in urging the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to give immediate approval to labour agreements ratified by UAW members, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger said today

South Australian Kevin Weeks and Tasmanian Jason White have been the big movers on day three of Targa Tasmania, wrestling the lead off Tony Quinn and making it a Lamborghini Gallardo 1-2 with two days of the event still to run

The news of the U.S. government's full support for the Fiat Chrysler alliance to be enacted was broken by President Obama who said in a televised address that "Chrysler and Fiat have formed a partnership that has a strong chance of success"

The refreshed Fiat Sedici 'crossover' prepares to go on sale across Europe following a facelift that chiefly focuses around new petrol and diesel engines as well as incorporating cosmetic changes wrought mainly to the front body styling

As a result of the sacrifices by key stakeholders and a substantial commitment government resources, Chrysler has an opportunity to thrive as a long-term viable 21st century company, says the U.S. Treasury Department in a statement

The Fiat-Chrysler alliance comprises two elements: Fiat contributing to Chrysler rights in various platforms, technologies, and models, management services and cooperation, and Fiat’s acquisition of a shareholding in Chrysler

Alcoa Wheel Products has been selected by Lamborghini to supply lightweight wheels for its Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce (SV) with the forged alloy wheels reducing unsprung weight and contribute to the SV’s 100kg mass reduction

"This alliance will enable Chrysler to move forward with significant advantages," says Chrysler CEO Bob Nardelli, "including access to fuel-efficient small and compact vehicles, as well as platforms, powertrain technologies and components"

With Q1 sales of 306.3 million euros and a net loss of 4.7 million euros, Piaggio Group sees its market share improving in Italy and Europe as well as strong sales growth in America, while eco-incentives are expected to bring significant benefits

Chrysler LLC announces that as a result of the comprehensive restructuring plan agreed to by many of its stakeholders, it has reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat SpA