Rome may be the Eternal City, but Lecce, positioned on the Salentine Peninsula—the heel of boot-shaped Italy—is a Baroque powerhouse, replete with myriad statues and notable architecture. Yet the urban enclave is more than a monument to the past: In 2023, the city won a prestigious award in recognition of its initiatives to reduce carbon emissions...

Saturday, September 7, 2024. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Nash Farm, 626 Ball St., Grapevine (TX). FREE for guests. Italian Car Club of North Texas and the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited for the 20th Annual ItalianCarFest 2024. ItalianCarFest is an annual prelude to the 38th Annual GrapeFest®. This is the largest show of premier Italian...

Eataly, the global Italian marketplace and retail concept, is proud to announce its partnership with Concorso Italiano for the 2024 season of Monterey Car Week. As the preeminent lifestyle event for enthusiasts of Italian motors, Concorso Italiano will take place at the Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California. With a picturesque se...

Unveiled in 2023, the entry-level Alfa Romeo Junior is beginning to reach dealer lots on the other side of the pond. While we were initially told that the model wouldn't make the trip to our side, the Italian brand confirmed it's asking dealers whether they want it. "We will show the Junior Veloce to our U.S. dealers, asking them if they see potent...

The 1978 Ferrari 308 GTS convertible became a legend on American TV thanks to its starring role in Magnum, P.I. (short for Private Investigator). Tom Selleck, the show's charismatic lead, wasn't just solving cases in Honolulu, he was doing it in style behind the wheel of this Italian beauty. Unlike other flashy TV cars known for crazy stunts, Magnu...

After the trophies are presented, the overture to George Bizet’s Carmen is cued up, and the dignitaries scurry out of the way, the top three drivers of a Formula 1 Grand Prix begin hosing each other down with sparkling wine. But for the last few seasons, that hasn’t been bottles of Champagne they’ve been celebrating with on the podium. Savvy label-...

It’s 1954 in the United States of America. The first-ever issue of Sports Illustrated is published in August. The first Burger King chain opens in Miami in December. The first successful kidney transplant takes place. Oh, and Luigi Chinetti sells the first Ferrari in America. It’s the first step in a move that will establish the Italian automaker a...

Prepare to immerse yourself in a world of unparalleled Italian excellence at the reinvented Concorso Italiano, the landmark event for enthusiasts of Italian motors and lifestyle during the Monterey Car Week. 2024 marks a significant turning point for the 39-year-old event, as it embarks on its next chapter under a new ownership represented by the n...

Casa Italiana is gearing up for its annual Italian Car Show on Saturday, July 27, 2024, and is calling all Italian car enthusiasts to showcase their prized vehicles. The free event promises a “bellissimo” day of automotive splendor, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Car aficionados can expect to see an impressive lineup of Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Ferraris, La...

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) is thrilled to announce that Luigi Chinetti Jr. will be the distinguished guest speaker at the Cortile Italian Car Show luncheon on Saturday, August 3. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear Chinetti Jr. share his captivating experiences from the 1949 Le Mans, a race that marked a significant mom...