One example of the little Fiat 500, shipped across the Atlantic by Fiat adventurer Jim Magil from Northern Ireland, made a big splash in the United States as it darted round down-town New York and Washington before heading on a trek right across the country to California.

Michael Schumacher is currently completing the track and road development stages of the Ferrari California, the new 8-cylinder model due to be officially unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show on October 2nd this year.

With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo wishes to offer a new generation of ‘Alfisti’ THE SPORTIEST MINI. An up-to-date and innovative car, a name redolent of history.

Fiat Group Automobiles is entering its brands Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo in a historical re-enactment entitled ‘Mille Miglia 2008’, assuming the role of joint presenting sponsor.

There couldn’t be a better scenario than the 2008 Villa d’Este Concours d’Elegance for the debut of the stylish A8GCS Berlinetta Touring prototype.

With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo wishes to offer a new generation of Alfa aficionados the most compact sports car ever.

Fiat Group Automobiles UK Ltd launched the stunning new Fiat 500 in the UK with a star studded exclusive concert (headlined by Mika) and a flight in one of the capsules on the British Airways London Eye.

Lancia introduce the New Phedra, the best example of the “Italian art of living” now offering revised looks for vehicle exterior and interior, a more comprehensive range and above all a new 2.2 Multijet 170 HP powerplant coupled to a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission (the latter coming on stream next Spring).

The highly exclusive Lamborghini Reventón has challanged an extreme test in acceleration against a Panavia-built Tornado to be delivered to the Italian Air Force. The challenge took place at the Italian Air Force’s base at Ghedi near Brescia, which has a 3 km long runway, ideal for the side-by-side ‘drag’ race.

The Fiorino name has been revived for Fiat's new light van which has been developed in conjunction with Tofaş in Turkey.