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14.10.2002 Alfa Romeo have released high resolution images of the new Alfa Romeo 147 GTA on the road. Launched at the recent Paris Motor Show, this 3.2 V6 engined GTA-specification version hits the showrooms in December.  more >>> 11.10.2002 Yesterday thousands of Fiat workers marched in Italy, blocking motorway and rail links, in response to Wednesday's announcement of  8,100 lay-offs, a cut of almost 20% of the car manufacturer's Italian workforce. Further walkouts are planned for today. more >>> 09.10.2002 Ferrari are planning a much more radical facelift of the mid-size 360 Modena, which is expected to be known as the "420 Modena" and released late next year. Concern about dropping behind its rivals, which include the shortly to be released "baby" Lamborghini L140, see the new 4.2-litre engine, already used in the Maserati Coupe and Spyder pushed up to produce around 465bhp. more >>> 08.10.2002 Fourth place in the first of two European Touring Car Championship races at Donnington Park on Suday was enough to seal this years driver's title for Nordauto Alfa Romeo pilot Fabrizio Giovanardi. At the same time, the points accumulated by Giovanardi, along with two third places for Gabriele Tarquini, driving a similar Alfa Romeo 156 GTA, was enough to clinch the manufacturer's title for the Italian marque.  more >>> 08.10.2002 Full model-by-model report from the 75th Paris Motor Show. A significant event for the Italian automotive industry the event has seen the world premieres of the Alfa Romeo 147 GTA and Fiat Stilo Stationwagon, while Ferrari's 600bhp Enzo supercar has received its official presentation. Other interesting debuts include the stylish Lancia Thesis based "Grandturismo" concept car while Maserati has unveiled the Coupe-based Trofeo race car and announced a seven race series for these cars. more >>> 06.10.2002 Fiat's share of its all important domestic market fell for the ninth consecutive month as the carmaker bucked the slight overall upward trend for September. Fiat sold 7.5% less cars last month year-on-year, a reduction of market share from 32.1% to 28.7%. Separately newspaper reports claim Fiat is to slash its overseas operations, a move which could effect Morocco, South Africa, Egypt, Thailand and pakistan. more >>> 06.10.2002 Italdesign have brought their stunning Brera prototype to the Paris Motor Show and it takes pride of place, mounted on a revolving turntable on their stand.  more >>> 06.10.2002 Ferrari's 600bhp V12 supercar has received its official launch in Paris. With two Enzo's on display, a black and a red one, the unveiling for a car already widely seen was somewhat low key. Alongside the road car range, Michael Schumacher's F1 World Championship winning F2002 available for examination. more >>> 05.10.2002 Maserati at the Paris Motor Show: With the marque in an upbeat mood, the Trofeo race car is making its public debut with a seven race series being announced for next year, two of those supporting the British and Italian Grands Prix. Joining the Trofeo on the Maserati stand are two Coupes and two Spyders in both GT and Cambiocorsa specification,along with a scale model of the Quattroporte. more >>> 05.10.2002 The Fiat Stilo Stationwagon, a model on which troubled Italian car manufacturer Fiat are pinning so much hope, received its world premiere earlier this week at the Paris Motor Show. Three of the estate models, two silver and one grey, are being displayed on the Fiat stand. more >>> 05.10.2002 The 2001/2002 Master's Transportation Design course students at the Pauda Design College have recently worked on a project assigned to them by Alfa Centro Style. The topic "Sportiva Evoluta" invited the students to create a concept that conveyed the elegance and charisma of the marque, an open brief that allowed the students to express their ideas. more >>> 05.10.2002 The Lancia "Grandturismo" concept car, designed by Carcenaro, Maggiori and Lancia Centro Style, based on the Thesis saloon, has made a low key public debut away from the limelight at the Paris Motor Show. This stunning and well designed car has generally been very well received by both the press and show goers. more >>> 04.10.2002 The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, making its debut at the Paris Motor Show, has proved to be one of the exhibition's most popular new models. The 3.2-litre 24v V6 powered hot hatch is represented by two models, a red one mounted on a large rotating stand with a second silver example available for detailed public examination. more >>>

03.10.2002 Rumour emerging from Italy suggests that the next generation Alfa GTV project could be scrapped with a GTA-badged version of the forthcoming Alfa 156-based coupe filling the niche created. The Alfa 156 coupe, commonly referred to as the "Sprint", due out in December next year, is being considered in GTA format alongside the initially expected 2.0-litre version. more >>> 02.10.2002 It's official: the 153mph Alfa 147 GTA, launched at the Paris Motor Show last week is the world's fastest hatchback according to Daniel Bandiera, Alfa Romeo division boss! more >>> 02.10.2002 The "Italian Avantgarde in Car Design" exhibition which opened in New York last weekend is proving a hit with the American public. Broken down into four sections: Art Noveux, Art Decco, from Aerodynamics to Rolling Sculputures, and the New Italian Wave, significant Italian cars from the 20th Century are tied to cultural and historic events. Full report from exhibition. more >>> 29.09.2002 While Maserati are unveiling the Cambiocorsa Trofeo at the Paris International Motor Show and announcing details of the race series for these Coupe-based race prepared cars, that signifies the marques long awaited return to the motorsport arena, a Cambiocorsa Trofeo was run out at Indianapolis ahead of today's US Grand Prix. more >>> 28.09.2002 The latest Italian sportscars have impressed onlookers at New York's "Italian Avantgarde in Car Design" exhibition in mid-town Manhattan, New York. Ferrari's new 600 bhp F1-technology based Enzo supercar has made its American debut, while the new Maserati Spider and Carcerano Lancia Grand Turismo are among the 32 historically significant Italian cars on display. more >>> 27.09.2002 With the 75th Paris International Motor Show due to open its doors tomorrow, manufacturers have been giving their press briefings. All the latest news from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Fiat and Lancia.  more >>> 25.09.2002 An exhibition celebrating "The Italian Avantgarde in Car Design" has opened in New York. Running until 6th October, thirty two significant Italian cars, ranging from a 1924 Isotta Fraschini 8A to a brand new Ferrari 575M have been brought together in a specially designed display at the "69th Regiment Armoury" in Manhattan. more >>> 23.09.2002 An extensive TV advertising campaign has been rolled out to accompany the Lancia Thesis' arrival in the showrooms. A high budget, special effects-laden, advert features the Lancia Thesis in a "Roman" setting.  more >>> 21.09.2002 The Economist", during a ceremony in San Francisco, California, has recognized Mr. Rinaldo Rinolfi, Executive Vice-president of the Fiat Research Center, with the Innovation Award, Energy and Environment category, for the work he has done to develop Common Rail Diesel Engine Technology.  more >>> 21.09.2002 Preview: The Paris International Motor Show is of major significance to the Italian Automotive Industry, with a number of major new model debuts. For Fiat, suffering a dreadful year, the event sees the public launch of the Fiat Stilo SW. Alfa Romeo unveil the 147 GTA, while over at Ferrari, the Enzo supercar, undoubtedly to become one of the stars of the show, makes its European public debut. Ferrari's sister company, Maserati, will bring models of next years Quattroporte and will announce details of the Cambiocorsa Trofeo race series. more >>> 20.09.2002 In 2003, Fiat Auto will be adding a revolutionary engine to their range, which aims to move forward common rail turbodiesel technology, by offering better performance, lower fuel consumption and will be more "environment friendly." Developed jointly with General Motors, it is one of the first fruits of Powertrain, the joint GM-Fiat parts development programme. Very compact, this 1.3-litre 16v JTD engine offers better fuel consumption and lower emissions. more >>> 19.09.2002 The Paris Motor Show next week will see the public debut of the Station Wagon ( Estate ) version of the year old Fiat Stilo. With the saloon proving unpopluar with car buyers and sales sluggish, Fiat are hoping that the station wagon, along with a soon to be introduced "no-frills" entry-level version, will kick start the model's sales. more >>> 18.09.2002 Alfa Romeo have finally released official images and technical detail of the 3.2-lire 16v V6 powered 147 GTA which will make its public debut at the 75th Paris Motor Show in ten days time.  more >>> 18.09.2002 Alfa Romeo use next weekend's Paris Motor Show as the venue for displaying a unique direct injection petrol unit and also for the world premiere of its brand new 140 bhp 1.9 JTD 16 valve power unit coupled with a sporty 6-speed manual gearbox. The new 140 bhp unit is an evolution of the 1.9 JTD 8 valve Common Rail unit but with 20% more power and 7% more torque than the original.  more >>>

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