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Alfa Romeo Celebrates 100 000th Tonale SUV Built

Alfa Romeo’s 100 000th Tonale has rolled off the Pomigliano d’Arco production line, marking its first major milestone since its inception in 2022.

Posted by Alex Shahini - 22 April 2025

Italian Government State EU Ice Ban Could Cripple European Automakers

Members of the Italian government have campaigned for the ‘absurd’ EU’s 2035 internal combustion ban to be reconsidered amidst fears that the European automotive industry could be brought close to collapse.

By Alex Shahini - 11 September 2024

It’s All Speed as Formula 1 Heads for Monza

Formula 1 heads to Italy for Round 16 of this year’s championship. Here are some fast facts ahead of this weekend! Who do you think will reign around the ‘Temple of Speed’?

By Charlen Raymond - 28 August 2024

Alfa Romeo’s New Milano Renders Suggest Stylish SUV Inspired by Past Models

Just a few days away, Alfa Romeo’s next model has been rendered with some styling cues from its iconic forebears. Can you guess which? Expected to be priced from around R550 000 in Europe, would a comparable price in South Africa make it a compelling offering in the SUV B segment?

By Alex Shahini - 8 April 2024

Alfa Romeo Rumoured to Rebirth ’33’ Badge with 6C Supercar on 30 August

Alfa Romeo’s 6C supercar will likely debut on the 30th of August as a reskinned Maserati MC20. Here is what we know about the full-fat model so far!

By Alex Shahini - 25 July 2023

Ferrari has enough orders for production to last until 2025

Ask a child to draw a car and they will draw it red. Well, those children have grown up and are now in the market for a new Ferrari considering the Italian automaker has enough orders to keep busy until 2025! Details here.

By Alex Shahini - 22 May 2023

Update: Flooded Imola Formula 1 Grand Prix cancelled

It’s Race Week… or is it? The Imola Grand Prix will not go ahead amidst unprecedented flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy hindering crucial setup ahead of the weekend.

By Alex Shahini - 17 May 2023

Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversario Alfa Giulia and Stelvio get more power

Existing for 100 years, the four-leaf clover has been intertwined with Alfa Romeo’s rich and impressive history. Now, the Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversario editions are here and they come with a raft of tasty upgrades.

By Alex Shahini - 14 April 2023

Formula 1: 2022 Italian Grand Prix – what to expect

In the final instalment of the triple-header, the Formula 1 paddock will be travelling to the Temple of Speed – Monza. With dwindling Championship hopes, the Tifosi can only hope for a strong showing from Ferrari on their home circuit. Here is what to expect at the 2022 Italian Grand Prix.

By Alex Shahini - 9 September 2022

GALLERY: Triumph for Alfa Romeo in the most beautiful race in the world

The famed Mille Migla is a name that will reverberate throughout time, once an open-road, motorsport endurance race during the interwar period but now a heritage tour that is also known as the most beautiful race in the world. The latest of which was won by a 1929 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 SS Zagato.

By Alex Shahini - 20 June 2022

New Fiat 500 awarded for the 19th time

Launched just over a year ago, the venerated new Fiat 500 has received its 19th award from 6 countries. This time around, it is compliments of Belgium’s “Best Car 2021” reigning supreme in the small electric car category.

By Alex Shahini - 16 June 2022

WATCH: Ferrari Roma Tailor Made specially Crafted for COOL HUNTING

Design, culture and technology platform COOL HUNTING recently got the opportunity to create a bespoke Ferrari Roma with the Tailor Made programme. The project which predates 2019 had the collective combine Japanese crafts into the details of the Italian front-engined grand tourer.

By Alex Shahini - 18 May 2022

Rally inspired Abarth 695 pays tribute to Fiat 131 Rally

Fiat’s seasoned Abarth hot hatch has received countless special editions to keep the funky and retro-styled model relevant. The latest iteration of the model now pays tribute to the Fiat 131 Rally which enjoyed great success in its competition appearances off-road.

By Alex Shahini - 14 May 2022

WATCH: Fiat 500 Matteo Bocelli Tempo soundtrack

The Matteo Bocelli Tempo soundtrack has been selected by Fiat for their communication campaign of the New 500. The son of Italian operatic tenor and multi-instrumentalist, Andrea Bocelli and his new single usher the New 500 “La Prima by Bocelli” in what reinforces the strong link between Fiat and music.

By Alex Shahini - 12 May 2022

Potential Fiat Abarth 500e prototype spied showing all electric hot hatch

The Fiat 500 has gone electric and in typical fashion, tuning house Abarth will put their expertise to use on the model. A potential Fiat Abarth 500e prototype has been spied in Italy wearing sheep’s clothing.

By Alex Shahini - 3 May 2022

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX doesn’t know what range anxiety is

The brand new electric Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX has managed to achieve a 1,000 km public road excursion in one charge after 12 hours. This should put a rest to naysayers of electric vehicles who abuse the range anxiety anecdote at every conceivable opportunity.

By Alex Shahini - 15 April 2022

Countach refresh hits the Italian hills with its seniors

The Countach refresh that was lingering on the lips of every auto enthusiast in August last year has broken from the sanctity of a Concourse […]

By Alex Shahini - 27 January 2022

SA’s Binder after manic Mugello GP: “I’m pleased with another top five”

South Africa’s Brad Binder clinched fifth place in the Italian Grand Prix at the Mugello circuit on Sunday. The KTM rider’s result sees him move […]

By Sean Parker - 1 June 2021

15 intriguing facts we learnt on our Ferrari HQ visit

During a recent trip to Maranello in Italy to drive the new Ferrari 812 Superfast, we had the opportunity to visit the factory, as well as the […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 19 July 2017

The quest for speed

Nardo Ring in southern Italy is synonymous with high-speed testing. Although the facility includes various special-surface tracks, handling sections and off-road trails, it is the […]

By Nicol Louw - 5 May 2014

The Italian Grand Prix

The trend continued at Monza. Not a trend saying Car A is more competitive than Car B or that Driver X is on top form and has the measure of contenders Y and Z. No, the continuing trend shows the 2012 season to be eventful but inconsistent and unpredictable.

By CAR magazine - 10 September 2012

Ferrari teases its most powerful car yet

On 29 February, Ferrari will reveal its most powerful series production car yet, the F620 GT. This short clip shows the car during its development stage at the Pista di Fiorano circuit in Italy. Behind the wheel are Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. Expect the F620 GT to be shown to the global media and public at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, set to take place between 8 and 18 March.

By CAR magazine - 22 February 2012

Family Gathering

Get together of Italian Motorcycles in Oudtshoorn 20-22 May

By Peter Palm - 3 May 2011

Automechanika a huge success

The second running of the Automechanika South Africa international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket industry was held in Johannesburg between 9 and 12 March and having attracted not only more exhibitors, but also more visitors, the show was a resounding success.

By CAR magazine - 29 March 2011

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

During the end of May the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este will again take place next to the romantic Lake Como in northern Italy. As always visitors can expect to indulge in the best automotive design had to offer of the last century as well as see some new exotica. A couple of imported changes will be put in place this year. There will be an additional public day on the Saturday while the organisers has also decided to add a concourse for motocycles while well-known automotive auctioneer RM Auctions will host a high-end car sale during the event.

By CAR magazine - 7 March 2011