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26.02.2011 |
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Novitec Rosso
will present a more extreme twin-compressor version of the
already extreme Ferrari 599 GTO at the 81st Geneva Motor
Show next week with its power now bumped up to a claimed 888
hp and peak torque of 862 Nm
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26.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Many historical Alfa Romeo models were to be found around
the booths at
Automotoretro, the ranks including models such as the
Alfasud Sprint, 90 sedan, 'Carabinieri' liveried Giulia
Super and the Junior Zagato
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25.02.2011 |
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DeTomaso has
this morning released four official images of its new
Pininfarina-designed SLC concept luxury crossover which will
get the relaunch of the Italian brand underway when it is
unveiled at the 81st Geneva Motor Show next week
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25.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Ferrari video shows the new FF in spectacular dynamic test
driving action in the snow and ice as well as in hot, dry
and dusty conditions, seeking to demonstrate the ability of
its new all wheel drive system
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25.02.2011 |
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Just as
Lamborghini prepares to launch the successor to the
long-running Murcielago in Geneva next week, tuner Edo
Competition claims that it has developed the ultimate
version of the outgoing supercar with 750 hp and 740 Nm
torque
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25.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
The timeline of Lancia's rich history was very much in
evidence at Automotoretro: from the Aprilia and Appia to the
2000 sedan and Montecarlo along with niche gems such as the
Fulvia Zagato and Stratos
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24.02.2011 |
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Following a
first look in the flesh at its front end, a second magazine
image of the Lamborghini Murciélago-replacing Aventador
LP700-4 sports car has also leaked ahead of its launch next
week, this time showing off its side-on profile
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24.02.2011 |
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Fabio Filippini
is moving from his most recent position as Vice President of
Interior Design at the Renault Group to become the new Design Director-Chief Creative
Officer of Pininfarina, reporting directly to CEO
Silvio Pietro Angori
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24.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
On-the-road video of the refreshed Jeep Compass compact SUV
which will make its European debut in Geneva next week with
a new 2.2 litre diesel engine and a second 2.0 litre petrol
option from the WGE range
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24.02.2011 |
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London fashion
designer PPQ created a dress for sponsor Alfa Romeo, which
it says was inspired by the Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde,
which was paraded down the runway during the PPQ London
Fashion Week Show last Friday
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24.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
From the Fulvia HF and Stratos to the 037 Rally and the
integrale Evo, the all conquering rally machines that forged
the modern day image and reputation of Lancia were out in
force at Automotoretro
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23.02.2011 |
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At 6:00pm CET
today in front of 700 guests in Maranello and streamed over
the internet, Ferrari hosted the premiere of the new FF, the
most versatile Prancing Horse model yet, which will make its
public debut in Geneva next week
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23.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Video of
the forthcoming 500 by Gucci model which has
been customised on the inside and outside by the fashion
firm's Creative Director Frida
Giannini in its individual style in partnership with
Fiat's Centro Stile
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23.02.2011 |
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Fiat is
following up the limited edition 500 which was branded by
Diesel with another collaboration project with a
well known Italian fashion label to create a unique version
of the supermini, this time the carmaker has linked up with
Gucci
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23.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Views of the idled former Carrozzeria Bertone factory in
Grugliasco, Turin, which now belongs to Fiat; last week a
proposal was presented by Fiat that could see a future
E-segment car being built at the complex
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23.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
Images of the 500 by Gucci in its two body colour finishes -
black and white - as well as the accessories associated with
the project which include clothing, travel accessories,
sunglasses and a watch
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23.02.2011 |
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At Audi
TechDay Lightweight Design Lamborghini has showcased the
carbon fibre and racing monocoque technology that has gone
to the heart of the forthcoming Murciélago sports car
replacement, the Geneva Motor Show-bound LP700-4
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23.02.2011 |
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Jeep will show
off the recently refreshed Compass SUV at the 81st Geneva
Motor Show next month, debuting with a new diesel
specifically for European markets, a 2.2 litre Daimler unit
replacing the outgoing model's VAG-sourced 2.0 lump
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23.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
One of the forgotten cars from Abarth's rich sporting
history, the 325 bhp 1.5 litre supercharged Fiat 131 "035
Volumetrico Competizione"
prototype, made a very rare public appearance at
Automotoretro
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22.02.2011 |
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Fiat
Automóveis has previewed photos and pricing of the
forthcoming 3-door version of the new Uno which will slot
into the range under the 5-door version in terms of pricing
when it arrives in the Brazilian dealers before the end of
the month
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22.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Views of Pininfarina's rundown contract manufacturing
factory in Grugliasco which has now been handed over to the
reborn DeTomaso marque showing the new signage in place
although little else so far appears to have changed
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22.02.2011 |
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Maserati is
giving the GranCabrio an all round dynamic upgrade: at the
81st Geneva Motor Show the 'Sport' version will introduce
the engine specification step of the MC Stradale to the
rag-top along with cosmetic enhancements
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22.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedTV:
Summary of the pre-season test in Jerez with contributions
from Pat Fry who has just joined the Scuderia as the
assistant technical director and head of race engineering
and Fernando Alonso’s race engineer Andrea Stella
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22.02.2011 |
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ItaliaspeedPhotoStream:
Italy's national brand Fiat was everywhere at Automotoretro,
from cars as diverse as the 508 Balilla and Ritmo 105 TC to
novelties such as an extravagant 500 'stretch limo' and the
rare 850 Spider Bertone
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22.02.2011 |
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At the Geneva
Motor Show next month Jeep's new Grand Cherokee will debut
with the VM Motori 630 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine with
the option of 190 or 241 hp destined for European as
well as other global diesel markets
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