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...honor guard of the [[List of Presidents of the Italian Republic|President of the Italian Republic]]. Members of the unit, which is a specialized company of the [[Carabinieri]], are distinguished by their uniforms and height (the mi

...the Italian led [[Invicta]]. The vehicles, however, carried the brand name of Mantovani and only the type designation was [[Invicta]]. [[Category:Car manufacturers of Italy]]

...r geography, history, ethnic ties and culture, another region of Northeast Italy may be considered [[Istria]]. ...vene language|Slovene]], spoken (and recognised by Italy) on the border of Italy and in Istria; where main language is [[Croat]], but Italian is recognised

...plastics and stainless steel. For the designs, Alessi attracts a selection of the world's foremost architects and designers. ==History==

...legislation while the [[Toma di Gressoney]], produced in a restricted area of the [[Aosta Valley]] is officially recognized as a ''[[Prodotto agroaliment * [http://www.italicatessen.ie/h/ir/cheese/toma.htm Toma History and Recipe]

'''Officine Viberti''' was an [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer of [[trailer (vehicle)|trailers]], coach and bus [[coachwork|bodies]] and [[Vi ==History==

| Province || [[Province of Milan|Milan]] (MI) | Population as of || [[December 31]], [[2004]]

...y bicycles and accessories that represent the Bologna history and feel for Italy and throughout the world. A Bicidautore must be practical, well made and sturdy for lovers of bicycles, designers and artisans. Bicidautore is a company that combines th

...andone''. In 1927 Moto V produced a 325 cc motorcycle. The further history of the brand is unknown. [[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers of Italy]]

zone = [[Central Italy]] | ...ce of Chieti|Chieti]]<br />[[Province of Pescara|Pescara]]<br />[[Province of Teramo|Teramo]] |

==History== ...ia Magli started crafting women shoes in a small basement in [[Bologna]] [[Italy]] in [[1936]]. Eleven years later, in [[1947]], was created the first plant

...Italian [[automobile]] manufacture based in di Tommasi et Rizzi in [[Lodi, Italy|Lodi]] from 1921 until 1925. Two versions were made, a 750 cc light car an [[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of Italy]]

'''illy''' is a [[brand]] of [[coffee]] produced in [[Trieste]], [[Italy]]. ...cans and replaced with inert gasses at a higher-than-[[atmospheric]] level of pressure.

...minute drive north-west of [[Siena]] and about the same distance southwest of [[Florence]]. It is mainly famous for its medieval [[architecture]], especi In Tuscan medieval walled towns, rich families competed in the erection of high [[tower]]s, that served as lodgings, fortresses and prestige symbols.

...& C.''' SpA is a diverse [[multinational company]] based in [[Milan]], [[Italy]]. ==History==

A '''casino''' is a facility that accommodates certain types of [[gambling]] activities. Casinos are often placed near or combined with hot ==History==

...The city has about 115.426 inhabitants and is thus the second largest city of the region. It was founded in 1932 under the name '''Littoria''' when the a ==History==

|Slogan || ''Making Quality Confection A Part Of Every Day Life'' ...Ferrero]] in [[1946]] and based in [[Pino_Torinese|Pino Torinese(TO)]], [[Italy]]. The company has more than 19,000 employees and is still owned by the Fer

| Assembly || [[Turin]], [[Italy]] ...r the transformation of [[Fiat]]'s industry for the war effort following [[Italy]]'s entry into World War I.

...] [[Class 125|125]]-[[ Class 250|250]] by [[GP]], and to continue the work of Morbidelli at official level. == History ==

...by Gloria Intramotor have Morini Franco Motori or Minarelli engines, both of which are two-stroke. [http://www.mopedarmy.com/main/ <small>Source</small> == Company History ==

...1 by [[Piero Sironi]] and [[Fausto Vergani]] and was based in [[Milan]], [[Italy]]. SWM manufactured [[Observed Trials]], [[Enduro]], [[Motorcross]] and off ==History==

...Cinelli has a reputation for quality in design and production similar to Italy's other famous bicycle marques. == History ==

|Province || [[Province of Potenza|Potenza]] (PZ) |Population as of || [[December 31]], [[2004]]

...h to a Brabham chassis was made and the Birel name disappeared from racing history. '''Birel''' S.p.A. of [[Lissone]] ([[Milan]]) started building [[kart]]s in the late [[1950s]] af

<small>''Some of the Photos and Information courtesy of'' '''Michele Orsi Bandini'''</small> ...veloping skills in mechanical engineering while also competing in races in Italy. World War II put a hold on his racing exploits, yet once peace returned, B

...urer based on [[Lecce]] in [[1967]], which operated until the early months of [[1969]]. == History ==

...'Enzo Avitabile'' sang "I'm a pretty g'avevi Balilla, fuder de pel Anguila of ... "), version spider, or the type 508 S. Not only Fiat, however, in Italy: to keep our culture and the tradition of product spiders have always involved with deserved recognition, including [

[[Image:Fiat 3,5hp 1899.jpg|right|thumb|Fiat 3½HP (1899) is the first model of [[car]] produced by [[Fiat]].]] ...dustry Italy 1910.jpg|thumb|250px|Map of automobile industry in [[Turin]], Italy in the 1910s.]]

...n producing motorbikes. Sport competition victories have always marked its history. Like the Enduro 1985 world champion, [[Pier Franco Murglia]], the 1983 and ...mer Motocross rider [[Giovanni Accossato]]. His passion for the processing of the material [[aluminium]] is very concise.

...] industry. The exhibition also introduces technological innovations, some of which had made the transition from racing cars to road cars. It is located in Ferrari's home town of [[Maranello]], near [[Modena, Italy]]; just 300 metres from the Ferrari factory.

...lecar]]s and in 1927 to ''Societa Industriale Lombardo Veneta Automobili'' of [[Verona]]. ==History==

zone = [[Northwest Italy]] | coatofarms = [[Image:Flag_of_the_Aosta_Valley.png|200px|Flag of the Aosta Valley]] |

...popular [[Motorcycle Trials|trials]] bikes. In 2005, they launched a range of [[enduro]] motorcylces using [[KTM]] engines. ==History==

...of [[Vienna]] at the head of the [[Gulf of Trieste]], an arm of the [[Gulf of Venice]]. ...ernational Centre for Theoretical Physics]], operating under the [[aegis]] of [[UNESCO]] and [[IAEA]].

| Assembly || Corso Dante, [[Turin]], [[Italy]] ...revetti''' [[Fiat]] began officially on April, 26th 1906 from the remnants of [[Fiat]] [[Ansaldi]]. Fiat Ansaldi was in 1905 by Fiat and the Società Off

...ners, engineers and machinery. At the same time a significant manufacturer of military equipment '''[[Aeronautics Macchi]]''' founded in 1913, that has b ...CH was born. In the 70s, BREMACH concentrated on the light freight segment of the market and began to design, test and then manufacture a 4-wheel vehicle

[[Image:pdn.gif|thumb|250px|Padania's flag, the ''Sun of the Alps'', proposed by the Northern League]] ...rong political implications, and is associated with the [[Northern League (Italy)|Northern League]], an Italian political party.

'''Morbidelli''' was an [[Italy|Italian]] [[motorcycle]] manufacturer founded by Giancarlo Morbidelli in [[ ==History==

| Nation || {{flagiconItaly}} Italy == History ==

...Aero|Piaggio]] P.108''' was a four engined [[heavy bomber]] used by the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Regia Aeronautica]] during [[World War II]]. It first flew in [ ==History==

...a shareholder partner, a company to build motorcycles, combining the names of two members ([[Fontana & Grignani]]). '''Fongri''' began the same year and ...lt for the optimization of balance and characteristics such as the absence of vibration when in operation. It was a[[ twin-cylinder]] [[four-stroke]] [[a

...ta|moto]] from competition produced from [[the house motociclistica|casa]] of [[Varese]] that race in the [[motomondiale]] from [[the 1994]] to [[the 199 ...om which it has been taken cue for the aesthetic one of a successive model of production, [[the Cagiva Myth]].

...ears from 1973 to 1976, the company built a small car using the technology of the [[Fiat 850]] model. This model was developed by [[Siata]] using the Bri ...undertaking a thorough market analysis. The [[Siata]] interviewed a number of young people to ascertain their expectations in the automobile world. Compl

...tive Italian volcanoes|volcanos in Italy]] and the formerly separate islet of '''Vulcanello'''. ==History==

...e]] [[manufacturer]] based in [[Turin]], [[Italy]]. It is a [[subsidiary]] of the [[Fiat Group]], and produces around 200,000 commercial vehicles and 460 ...kets, it is also near the top for sales of passenger transport, and is one of the leaders in the 3.5 [[ton]] light vehicle segment.

Country of origin Italy ...d 324km/h (175kt), economical cruising speed 278km/h (150kt). Initial rate of climb 1550ft/min. Service ceiling 27,000ft. Range with max payload 555km (3

...atic Sea]] and is the center of the [[province of Ancona]] and the capital of the region. The city is located 133 miles northeast of [[Rome]] and 127 miles southeast of [[Bologna]].

== History == [[Image: MoteurSerpollet.jpg|thumb|right|250px|'''Example of a Serpollet steam engine''']]

zone = [[South Italy]] | ...ovince of Foggia|Foggia]]<br />[[Province of Lecce|Lecce]]<br />[[Province of Taranto|Taranto]] |

|Location || [[Florence]], [[Italy]] ...was located in [[Via degli Artisti]] 10 where they remained throughout its history.

...embly was carried out by the company ''Carrozzeria [[Vignale]]'' in Turin, Italy. == History ==

== History and competitions== ...e at the end of the season [[1957]], the department runs Mondial. With one of these bikes will begin their careers a couple [[Mike Hailwood]], finishing

...acturing skills were demonstrated in World War One, with the extensive use of his unique designs in Italian Air Force aircraft. He also developed and man ...in principal European countries under his direction and license. This type of engine was used on the Atlantic flights in 1931 and 1933 when the Italian A

|Province ||[[Province of Genoa|Genoa]] (GE) |Population as of ||[[2005-12-31]]

...[[Italy|Italian]] word for coffee and may indicate either the Italian way of preparing this beverage at home or [[espresso]], which is prepared instead ...paration, the selection of the blends and the use of accessories, all part of a special culture focused on the drink.

'''OMC''' or '''Oemmeci''' built a wide range of [[mopeds]] in [[Budrio]] ([[Bologna]]), designed by [[John Ladetto]] using == History ==

[[Image:Lipari Castello.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Lipari Castle above the town of Lipari.]] ...of the [[Aeolian Islands]], in the [[Tyrrhenian Sea]] off the north coast of [[Sicily]], and also the island's main town. It has approximately 11,000 in

| Foundation || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Turin]], [[Italy]] (1978) |Location country || [[Italy]]

...ermitting an opera company to "rise from the ashes" despite losing the use of two theatres (to fire and legal problems respectively). (Since opening and == History==

...[Belgium]], the [[Czech Republic]], [[Denmark]], [[France]], [[Greece]], [[Italy]], the [[Netherlands]] and [[Portugal]] were all superminis. ==History==

...teur mountain [[bicycle]] races, gave Xaus his first motorcycle at the age of five, a Montesa 25cc. Aged 14 he was racing dirt-bikes, but his father conv ...port, taking his first ever victory at [[Misano]]. In [[2000]] he rode one of the official [[Ducati]] factory team Supersport bikes, finishing seventh an

...]], usually prepared and enjoyed for [[Christmas]], and one of the symbols of the town. Maltese nationals are also traditionally associated with this cak ...a sweet [[wine]], such as [[spumante]] or [[moscato]]. In some regions of Italy, it is served with '''Crema di Mascarpone''', a cream made from [[mascarpon

== History == ...r free if he won all the races he entered—which Abt nearly did, winning 29 of 30, the 30th being a second.

...rn [[Lombardy]], where rice paddies are abundant. It is one of the pillars of [[Turin|Torinese]] and [[Milan]]ese cuisine. ...us other wines, cheeses, or even fruits. ''Risotto Negro'' is a specialty of the [[Veneto]] region, made with [[cuttlefish]] cooked with their ink-sacs.

==History== ...h a 569 cc four-cylinder, side valve, water-cooled engine mounted in front of the front axle, and so was a full-scale car rather than a [[cyclecar]]. (Th

...Barchetta''' (pronounced "bar-KET-ta") is a [[roadster]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] from 1995 to 2005 (though production was pa ==History==

== History == ...Activity continues even in the seventies and eighties, with the production of fine scooters, such as the ''Nevada'', the ''Go'' series, ''Oxford'' and th

...ge:014.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Vespa Scooter at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' '''Piaggio''' is a company based in [[Italy]] that produces cars, motorcycles, scooters and aeroplanes.

|Country || [[Italy]] ...vice'', NOCS) is a [[Special forces|special operations division]] of the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Polizia di Stato|police]].

...chini in [[Porto Mantovano]] in 1980, the company has built a wide variety of open-cockpit prototypes for use in [[hillclimb]]s as well as [[Le Mans Prot Race History:

...erivatives of their small cars. The Fiorino has the largest cargo capacity of its class and was last imported into the UK in 2001. The first version of the Fiorino was based on the Series 2 [[Fiat 127]] with the back being a va

...of the many [[football (soccer)|football]] clubs. It can also be tasted in Italy's magnificent food. People of Italy are usually referred to as [[Italian culture|Italian]](s) as a whole. Howev

==History== ...h featured improved engine power, but this was not enough to stem the tide of 4WD competition, losing to Audi in the 1984 Championship and again to the 4

...trend for technological motor companies, usually established in northern [[Italy]], this story began and developed in [[Rome]]. == History ==

== History== === Origins and conquest of Italy ===

...r made with an aerodynamic aluminum body. There was a small production run of the super lite 125 kg car , using a 125cc engine and 3-speed manual gearbox ....jpg|thumb|right|300px|'''Volugrafo Aeromoto captured by British troops in Italy''']]

| Production || Italy 170,176 <br/> [[Simca]] 6CV-Fiat: 26,472 <br/> Polski-Fiat 508: n/a ...his designers, who made a car with average grade of benefits and the cost of use was very low.

| Province || [[Province of Trapani|Trapani]] (TP) | Population as of || 2001

...ing and canard airfoils are custom sections designed by Dr. Jerry Gregorek of Ohio State University to achieve 50% [[laminar flow]] at cruise. ==History==

...li and then the [[1991 in sports|1991]] and [[1992 in sports|1992]] [[List of Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champions|250cc World Championship]] abo ...amaha]] team. In three seasons on the Roberts Yamaha, he displayed flashes of brilliance, finishing as high as 2nd to [[Mick Doohan]] in 1994. Cadalora r

...jpg|thumb|270px|right|'''Ducati Monster at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]] ...ly exposed engine and frame. In 2005, Monster sales account for over half of Ducati's worldwide sales. Ducati motorcycles are best-known for their L-tw

...produced outside Italy, most notably at the [[Fiat]]-[[NSU Motorenwerke AG#History|NSU]] plant in [[Heilbronn]], starting in 1930. This set Fiat on the path More than 33,000 Fiat 521s were produced in Italy and Germany.

[[Image:SanPellegrinoBottle.jpg|thumb|150px|A 750ml bottle of San Pellegrino]] [[Image:Sanpellagrinoaranciatacan.jpg|thumb|150px|right|A can of San Pellegrino Aranciata]]

...nufacturer. The company also manufactures [[shotguns]], although this part of the business is now a separate company from the motorcycle side. ==Early History==

The '''De Tomaso Mangusta''' was a [[sports car]] from [[Italy|Italian]] automobile manufacturer [[De Tomaso]] produced between 1967 and 1 ==History==

...ny '''ALCA''' (Anonima Lombarda Cabotaggio Aereo), located in [[Milan]], [[Italy]], manufactured, or at least tried to produce a small car in series tandem- ...ments, the dvidida Structure is in three parts, the previous accommodation of the [[battery]] and a small trunk, the plant is located where the two passe

...humb|right|250px|'''1948 Gilera at [http://www.wheelsofitaly.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] == History ==

...r''' was a company founded by [[Motocicli Wilier]] based in [[Trieste]], [[Italy]] in the sixties, that produced a [[motorcycle]] model with a 48 cc engine. === Born of Passion & Craftsmanship
 ===

...oduce a 499cc V-twin Della Ferrera race that was the fastest motorcycle in Italy at that time. ...lt one at a time. The first motorcycle produced in 1909 had a displacement of 330cc. This was eventually brought up to 499cc. The first twin was built in

...all displacements dominates the Fantic Motor and its pilots are at the top of the world confirming the great technology products born from the assembly l ...etition, which uses media from 250 cubic getting across. So begins the era of Fantic by trial and soon the company [[Barzago]] won three world titles a r

...N) at 6000 rpms and {{Auto ftlbf|285}} at 3000 rpms. The car has top speed of 174 mph and it accelerates from zero to 60 mph in six seconds. The Nuvola w The car is based on separate tubular [[aluminium]] frame with body made of [[polyester]] and it was designed to handle virtually any body style, from

| Number || 93 (as of 2008) ...e 1892 race as an amateur) triumphed. It is run in the [[Ardennes]] region of [[Belgium]], from [[Liège (city)|Liège]] to [[Bastogne]] and back.

...he [[Autodromo Nazionale Monza|Monza]] race track during the Grand Prix of Italy. ...ngine - while [[Ducati]], who had just been released from a difficult past of statutory public management (IRI), needed revenue.

! colspan=2 |'''Tour of Spain''' ! colspan=2 |'''History'''

...50px|left|'''1967 Ferrari 330 GT Spider at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''']] ...truly unique product. Production ended in [[1968]] with the introduction of the [[Ferrari 365]] series.

...d results in the major category riding fantastic bikes in the early months of ’77. ]] ...ssin bicycle brand enjoys widespread consideration and appeal. The history of Rossin bicycles is relatively short, but at the same time glorious. Rossin

...cturer)|F.I.V. Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A]], a company which today is a major [[italy|Italian]] [[bicycle]] manufacturer, and who also produced automobiles from ==Early history==

...ord (made up to 1985), were universally regarded as being unbeatable, some of the lower priced grouppos such as Chorus were often considered to be somewh ...s an accomplished bicycle racer in Italy in the [[1920]]s and he conceived of several innovative ideas while racing, which later turned into such revolut

'''Garelli''' is the name of an [[Italy | Italian]] company manufacturing [[Motorcycle | motorcycles]] founded in ...is owned by NEW GARELLI SpA, controlled by Finsec Inc., a holding company of [[Paolo Berlusconi]].

...([[October 30]], [[1906]]-[[June 30]], [[1966]]) stands out in the history of [[Grand Prix motor racing]] for his much copied and admired 'straight-arm' ...adly for Farina, he was just reaching his peak as a driver at the outbreak of [[World War II]], and it would be another eight years before he would win a

[[Image:Moretti 350 1948.jpg|right|200px|thumb|'''The Moretti 350 Cita of built from 1948 to 1949: on board the vehicle, the manufacturer, Giovanni M ...to show]]s. During its existence though, Moretti Motors produced a variety of models at various times including [[motorcycles]], [[microcars]], and sever

...former employees of the [[Bugatti]] firm when it was under the leadership of [[Romano Artioli]]. B-Engineering is the company behind the superexclusive ...from 610&nbsp;hp [[DIN]] (448&nbsp;kW) and 650&nbsp;Nm (479&nbsp;ft·lbf) of [[torque]] to 680&nbsp;hp DIN (500&nbsp;kW) at 8000&nbsp;rpm and 735&nbsp;N

...sing of the excellent quality and comfort of the coaches. At the beginning of motorization Galileo Barbi understood that he had to stop his old productio ...trucks]], and ambulances; later he started the more complicated production of coaches, at first with a wooden structure, and later with a tubular steel s

...as inevitable that he would open a workshop for the repair and maintenance of the new motor vehicles, initially automobiles and later [[motorcycles]]. Th ...used in the army, which would otherwise have had to wait for the duoGlide of 1958 to benefit from the first USA made suspension.

== History == ...ls WERE [[motorcycles]] [[engines]] with a roller drive mounted on a frame of a bicycle. The engines were produced by others manufactures, but later '''B

...mann Lang had to go to work to help support his family following the death of his father. Young Lang found a job as a motorcycle mechanic, eventually buy ...] team. He was made head mechanic for the W25A model to be driven by the [[Italy|Italian]] star [[Luigi Fagioli]] who had left [[Alfa Romeo]] to create a po

[[Image:Anzani 3W Motor Replika.jpg|thumb|'''Replica of an Anzani 3W Motor.''']] ...cars]], [[boats]], and [[motorcycles]] in factories in Britain, France and Italy.

...]. Production of the 127 in Italy ended in 1983 following the introduction of its replacement, the [[Fiat Uno]]. ...ing the [[European Car of the Year]] award in 1972, and quickly became one of the best-selling cars in [[Europe]] for several years.

...ls, Fiat and FSO revived the marque [[Polski Fiat]]. After the termination of the license agreement, the car was also branded as the '''FSO 1300''', '''F ==History and development==

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...S.p.A.''' (established 1922 in [[Milano]]) is an [[Italian]] manufacturer of [[wheel]]s, famous for supplying single-nut lockable [[wire wheels]] to man ...ipment. The two rookies thus share an important part of Italian automotive history, both on the road and on the race track. Afterwards, Borrani wheels remaine

...rto Ascari''' ([[July 13]], [[1918]] &ndash; [[May 26]], [[1955]]) was one of [[Formula One]]'s first stars and the first great [[Ferrari]] driver. ...ix]] in [[1925]] but the younger Ascari had an interest in racing in spite of it. He raced [[motorcycle]]s in his earlier years; it was after he entered

...end has it that the reason for the name change was that "Ritmo" was a make of ladies sanitary towel in the U.S. ==History==

...Caserta|Province of Caserta (CE)]], [[Italy]]. It is currently a trademark of [[Global Corporation]]. ...founded ''Fabrica Torinese Velivoli Chiribiri & C.'', (Chiribiri Aircraft of Turin), along with associates Maurizio Ramassotto and the engineer Gaudenzi

! colspan=2 |'''Alfa Romeo History''' ...als. In 1968 [[Ghia]] took total control of the company and the production of cars ceased. They continued to work in other areas.

...[[Fiat]] (1972-1980) Fiat 126 Key Dates Time Line - illustrating the life of the orginal Fiat 126 from 72', the Fiat 126 de ville and the Fiat 126 BIS<b [[Image:Maluch Legnica.jpg|thumb|right|250px|At the beginning of the 21st century Fiat 126p was still a common sight on Polish parking lots.

...rian walk along a section of the "inland waterway" or ''naviglio interno'' of Padua]] ...large communal ''piazze'', and many bridges crossing the various branches of the [[Bacchiglione]], which once surrounded the ancient walls like a [[moat

| Base || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Bologna]], [[Italy]] ...uctor from [[Italy]]. It participated in 10 grands prix, entering a total of 11 cars, and scored one championship point.

...pari (2nd from left), [[Achille Varzi]] (3rd) and [[Tazio Nuvolari]] (4th) of Alfa Romeo with [[Prospero Gianferrari]] (6th).]] ...ppe Campari''' near the city of [[Lodi, Italy|Lodi]] southwest of [[Milan, Italy]], as a teenager he went to work for the [[Alfa Romeo]] automobile company.

...tic activity of the "incredible" brothers, distinguishing the contribution of each is not always easy. ...860, Giovanni, born in 1865, Matthew considered the playboy, the playmaker of the family, five years younger, and Ernest, born in turn after another five

==Motorcycle history== ...he motorcycle.In 1946 they also presented a small car under the brand name of ''[[Macchitre]]'' MB 1. It was decided to start peacetime production with a

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...gnificantly contributed to the [[culture|cultural]] and social development of the entire [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]] area, deeply influencing Eur ...ddle Ages]] and the [[Renaissance]]. Dominated by [[city-state]]s for much of the medieval and Renaissance period, the [[Italian peninsula]] was eventual

|Location || [[Mugello]], [[Italy]] {{flagiconItaly}} ...rnazionale del Mugello''}}) is a race track in the [[Mugello region]] of [[Italy]] near [[Florence]]. Its length is 5.245 km. It has 15 turns and a long str

...tom:1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Fiat_500.jpg|280px|A white Fiat 500 in Pisa, Italy]] ...d for "500") is a [[automobile|car]] produced by the [[Fiat]] company of [[Italy]] between 1957 and 1975 (the Fiat 500 K alone was produced until 1977).

The name is a spelling variant of the company's hometown, [[Huskvarna]]. There is a small company [[museum]] == History ==

...(built [[1956]]-[[1958]]) were nine racing cars made by [[Maserati]] of [[Italy]], and used in [[FIA]]'s endurance [[World Sportscar Championship]] racing. ...assive over-heating incident. Later, the car was restored by [[Fantuzzi]] of [[Maserati]] (new chassis #4512); later by [[Faralli]] & [[Mazzanti]].

...ière brothers]] had discovered it, and it was precisely with a few seconds of film in which [[Pope Leo XIII]] was [[blessing]] the [[camera]]. ...ompanies reached a fair producing quality and films were soon sold outside Italy too.

...ge:fiat124.jpg|280px]]'''Fiat 124 Sedan at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]''' | Assembly || [[Turin]], [[Italy]]

|Location || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Forlì]], [[Italy]] |Origins || [[Italy]]

...er]]s (of somewhat smaller dimensions than the [[BMW 3 Series]] (E21) cars of the time) and a luxurious interior. ...ani, an engineer from the De Tomaso team, somehow influenced by the design of the newer Quattroporte III ([[Italdesign Giugiaro]]), as it can be noticed

...r [[ioe]] 24&nbsp;hp cars, with four-speed [[gearbox]]es, were the product of a well-known [[gunsmith]]. ==HISTORY OF F. LLI BERTOLDO MAKE THREE SPADE==

...aserati]] was one of the first clients who contracted Frua for the styling of their new 2-litre, 6-cylinder sports car, the A6G. From 1950 to 1957, Frua ...ia [[Ghia]] in Turin, and Ghia director [[Luigi Segre]] appointed him head of Ghia Design. In this short period, Frua was responsible for the successful

...450S''' (built 1956-1958) were nine racing cars made by [[Maserati]] of [[Italy]], and used in [[FIA]]'s endurance [[World Sportscar Championship]] racing. ...eating incident. &nbsp;Later, the car was restored by [[Medardo Fantuzzi]] of [[Maserati]] (new chassis #4512); later by [[Faralli]] & [[Mazzanti]].

A '''sports car''' is a type of [[automobile]] designed primarily for performance driving while not being a ...ari]], [[Porsche]], [[Lotus Cars|Lotus]], etc.) as an important indication of sporting quality, but brands such as [[Lamborghini]] which do not race or b

'''Moto Morini''' is an [[Italy|Italian]] maker of [[motorcycle]]s. It was founded by [[Alfonso Morini]] in [[Bologna]], in 19 ==History==

...sor, the 125 S had a new [[V12 engine]] (the "125") like most Ferrari cars of the following decades. The 125 S was replaced by the [[Ferrari 159 S|159 S ...ed 100&nbsp;hp (74&nbsp;kW) at 7,000&nbsp;rpm with a [[compression ratio]] of 8.5:1. It was a [[dual overhead cam]]shaft design with 2 valves per cylind

[[image:Ghia 450 silver vl TCE.jpg|thumb|250px|'''Ghia 450 - one of 56 built''']] ...hia SpA''' (established [[1915]] in [[Turin]]) is one of the most famous [[Italy|Italian]] [[automobile]] design and [[coachbuilder|coachbuilding]] firms, e

| Nationality || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Italy|Italian]] ...ours of Le Mans|2002]], [[2006 24 Hours of Le Mans|2006]], [[2007 24 Hours of Le Mans|2007]])

...e]], as Lancia pulled out of [[right-hand drive]] markets after the demise of the Thema. [[Kappa]] is the tenth letter of the [[Greek alphabet]]. Greek letters have frequently been used to denote L

[[Image:It-map.png|thumb|right|300px|Map of Italy showing Verona in the north]] ...ver to the Garda lake in case of flood danger. The tunnel reduced the risk of floodings from once every seventy years to once every two centuries.

...ompany manufacturer, living in Italy; at San Cesario sul Panaro ([[Modena, Italy]]). Also involved at the outset was [[Juan Manuel Fangio]], a five-time [[F ==History==

'''Itala''' was an exotic car manufacturer based in [[Turin]], Italy from 1904-1934, started by [[Matteo Ceirano]] and five partners in 1903. ...nd "Avalve" rotary types and at the beginning of WW1, offered a wide range of cars. During the war Itala built aeroplane engines but made a loss producin

...e advent of the rear-engined British invasion saw their decline by the end of 1960. ...and certainly the loudest, are the eleven (?) cars built by Angelo Dagrada of [[Milan]].

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...ilan]] of the early days, where [[Leonardo]]'s canals were flowing, when [[Italy]] was not yet united and when this city was more European than [[Lombard]]. ...] district, around 1830, [[Carlo Castagna]] is an apprentice worker in one of Milan's most famous "workshops", where, for more than a century, elegant an

...led the '''Coupé Fiat''') was a [[coupé]] [[automobile]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] between [[1994]] and [[2000]]. ...as designed by [[Pininfarina]]. The exterior design would foreshadow much of late [[1990s]] and early [[2000s]] car design, acting as a precedent to bot

...led the '''Coupé Fiat''') was a [[coupé]] [[automobile]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] between [[1994]] and [[2000]]. ...as designed by [[Pininfarina]]. The exterior design would foreshadow much of late [[1990s]] and early [[2000s]] car design, acting as a precedent to bot

...Alfasud]], produced from 1976 to 1989 by [[Alfa Romeo]]. 116,552 examples of the Alfasud Sprint and Alfa Romeo Sprint were built in total. The Sprint wa ==History==

| Assembly || [[Turin]], [[Italy]]<br>[[San Giorgio Canavese]], [[Italy]] (Pininfarina) ...t the November 1966 [[Turin Auto Show]], and manufactured until 1985. Most of the cars were exported to the [[United States|US]].

...by the automotive stylist Thomas Tjaarda and is manufactured in Cherasco, Italy by Laforza International, srl. ...nterior was retained in the American version, but upgraded with a new type of dash and seats as well as the center tunnel and the door panels.

...jpg|thumb|350px|Looking up at the Torre del Mangia &nbsp;&mdash; the tower of the Palazzo Pubblico in the Piazzo Del Campo.]][[image:SienDuom.jpg|thumb|3 ...n of 322&nbsp;m (1056&nbsp;ft). It is the provincial capital of [[province of Siena|Siena province]].

...Alfa Romeo]] of [[Italy]] from [[1971]] to [[1989]]. It was considered one of Alfa Romeo's most successful models. A common nickname for the car is ''’ ==History==

== History== ...ered two works cars for Franco Rol but the car was a long way off the pace of the [[Alfa Romeos]] and [[Ferraris]].

...ive oil is regarded as a healthful dietary oil because of its high content of [[monounsaturated fat]] (mainly [[Oleic acid]]) and [[polyphenol]]s. ...the major olive oil producing countries. It officially governs 95 percent of [[global]] [[production]], and holds great influence over the rest. IOOC te

| Assembly || {{flagiconITA}} Corso Dante plant, [[Turin]], [[Italy]] ...and a gearbox with 4 forward gears. The road model could achieve top speed of 75km/h.

...lfa Romeo 147''' is a [[compact car|compact]] automobile produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] since [[2000]]. ...x?model_id=1]</sup> The 147 was also voted [[Car of the Year|European Car of the Year]] for 2001.

[[Image:Acparthenon5.jpg|thumb|250px|The [[Parthenon]] on top of the [[Acropolis]], [[Athens]], [[Greece]]]] ...ader" and ''τεκτων'', "builder, carpenter") is the [[art]] and [[science]] of [[design|designing]] [[building]]s and [[structure]]s.

...TT (Tourist Trophy)''' is a [[motorcycle racing]] event held on the [[Isle of Man]] since 1907. The race is run on public roads with minimal protection f Motor racing began on the Isle of Man in 1904 with the Gordon Bennett car trials.

...design. [[Alfa Romeo Matta|1900M AR51]] or "Matta" is 4wd off-road variant of this car. ...elopment, and the saloon’s brakes and suspension were ranked with the best of the time.

| Foundation || {{flagiconITA}} [[Turin]], [[Italy]] (1912) | Location country || [[Italy]]

...Image:1955FiatV8BerlinettaCoupe.jpg|280px|1955 Fiat 8V Berlinetta Coupe, 1 of only 3 built by Fiat.]] ...m]] the [[engine]] produced 105 [[hp]] in standard form giving a top speed of 190 km/h. The engine was connected to a four speed gearbox. The car had ind

...was the first of five female [[Formula One]] racing drivers in the sport's history. She participated in 5 World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on [[May 18 ! [[List of Formula One World Championship pointscoring systems|Points]]

Until the end of [[War World II]] Malaguti had to stop production while [[Italy]] was invaded and later on when its owners were hiding in the mountains fro ...the [[Vietnam war]] era of the 1960s and 1970s, Malaguti exported over 70% of its first scooters to Vietnam. The first 50cc Malaguti scooter was called t

:''This article is about the history of the [[Italy|Italian]] city of '''Naples'''. For other details see the [[Naples|main article]].'' [[Image:naples.jpg|right|frame|Bay of Naples]]

...[team time trial]]s are another form of cycle racing on roads). It is one of the most physically demanding sports that one can participate in. ...evoted countries are [[Belgium]], [[France]], [[Scotland]], [[Germany]], [[Italy]], [[Luxembourg]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Spain]] and [[Switzerland]], alth

...Milan which only the most elite could own. Today Isotta-Fraschini is a set of several companies. == History ==

...DB2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Bimota DB2 at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' '''Bimota''' is an [[Italian]] [[motorcycle]] [[company]] located in the city of [[Rimini]].

...atos HF''', widely known as Lancia Stratos was an [[automobile]] made by [[Italy|Italian]] car manufacturer [[Lancia]]. The HF stands for ''High Fidelity''. ==History==

...'s trademarks is the use of letters of the [[Greek alphabet]] as the names of its models. The Lancia CEO is Olivier François. ==History==

...Bielsko-Biala]], [[Poland]]. From 1998 to April 2004, 1.1 million examples of the Seicento had been produced. ...[Fiat 600]]. The car was rebadged as 600 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original model.

| Location || [[Piacenza]], [[Italy]] ...ounded in 1946 in [[Cagliari]], and since 1986 is a member [[Iveco]], part of the [[Fiat Group]]. In 1951 Astra moved to [[Piacenza]]. From 1946 to 1986

[[Image:GPItaly.jpg|thumb|left|250px|'''Grand Prix of Italy''']] ...on open roads there were frequent accidents with the resulting fatalities of both drivers and spectators.

1953 - introduction of the Esperia, which had a 2 speed gearbox and a pressed steel monocoche (Ita ...ell’ Orto SS20 carburettor, expansion chamber and piston. The pistons were of various types with either 2 or 3 rings.

...ari's fastest, most powerful and most expensive vehicle and it remains one of the highest performing street legal vehicles ever produced. == History ==

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...signed by the [[I.DE.A Institute|IDEA]] design house and produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]] between 1988 and 1995. ...the outdated [[Austin Maestro]]. For 1989, the Tipo won the [[European Car of the Year]] award.

...ted since. After surpassing Fangio's long standing record for total number of World Championship titles, [[Michael Schumacher]] said - ''"Fangio is on a ...aces and he was Argentine National Champion in 1940 and 1941. The outbreak of [[World War II]] halted his rise, and he could not begin racing in [[Europe

...used [[Ferrari]]s to much success until the founder financed the [[History of Ferrari#The great walkout|exiled Ferrari]] company, [[ATS]]. Thereafter, [ ...car sponsored by [[Volpi]]. The project was carried out by [[Sasamotors]] of Modena and known as Jungle GT.

...re celebrates on [[10 June]], on the anniversary ([[1918]]) of the sinking of the [[Austria-Hungary|Austro-Hungarian]] battleship [[SMS Szent István]]. [[Image:Naval Ensign of Italy.png|thumb|Ensign of the ''Marina Militare''. Merchant navy adopts a similar ensign, with the cr

'''Cizeta''' Automobili srl of [[Modena]], [[Italy]] was a car manufacturer set up in the late 1980s by Claudio Zampolli (an I ...nly car to carry the "Cizeta-Moroder" badge, as Giorgio Moroder pulled out of the Cizeta project in 1990. The prototype remains with Giorgio Moroder to

...the [[2010 Formula One season]]. The car was unveiled in [[Maranello]], [[Italy]] on 28 January 2010. On 20 February, [[Fernando Alonso]] declared that the ==Racing history==

...umb|350px|left|'''1974 Ferrari Dino GTS at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]''' ...1px solid #999;" |[[Image:Ferrari Dino.jpg|280px|A Dino in the parking lot of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at the 2005 United States Grand Prix]]

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|Location || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Milan]], [[Italy]] ...a''' was a line of [[motor scooter]]s originally manufactured in Milan, [[Italy]], by [[Innocenti]] but also manufactured, under license by Société Indus

...[Mile]]s) was an open-road endurance [[racing|race]] which took place in [[Italy]] twenty-four times from [[1927]] to [[1957]] (thirteen before the war, ele ...ile the first cars had started at 9 PM the previous day. In the early days of the race even winners needed 16 hours or more, so most competitors had to s

...9;" |[[Image:1957 Maserati 250F Grand Prix Recreation.JPG|280px|Recreation of a 1957 Maserati 250F]] | [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|Constructors' Championships]] ||

'''Gucci''', or the '''House of Gucci''', is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[haute couture]] establishment. It was founded by [[Guccio Gucc ==History of the Gucci house==

...he first racing car was made in [[1913]], three years after the foundation of A.L.F.A., the [[A.L.F.A 40/60 HP|40-60HP]] had 6 liter straight-4 engine. [ ===Early History===

...ly in the [[automobile|automotive]] industry for listing the maximum power of [[internal-combustion engine]]s. The various types of horsepower (metric) are:

...he end of the schedule which means that this event has seen a great number of Championship crowns being won and lost. ...le destiny decided (1976, 1987-1991, 1996, 1998-2000, and 2003), with five of those events (1976, 1996, 1998-1999 and 2003) being last race Championship

...5|195]] at the [[Brussels Motor Show]] that year, the 212 was an evolution of the 166 &mdash; a [[sports car]] for the road that could also win internati ...y), both with a larger 2.6&nbsp;L (2563&nbsp;cc/156&nbsp;in&sup3;) version of Ferrari's ''[[Ferrari Colombo engine|Colombo]]'' [[V12]] engine. Like the

...rom 1967 to 1972, had the same aesthetic look as the 250 G.P. In the hands of Englishman Mortimer, Canadian Terre and the Italian Walter Villa, the Villa ...nded by [[Francesco Villa]], was an Italian manufacturer that built models of cross-, terrain and race motorcycles.

|Location || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Varese]], [[Italy]] ...torcycle]] manufacturer founded in 1945 near [[Milan]] in Cascina Costa, [[Italy]].

...ing mechanical Volkswagen, and marketed under the name "Puma" at the price of 1,300,000 lire with motor preparation or 440,000 lire in mounting kit. A copy of the Buggy "Puma" in 1974 was the protagonist of the film "Altrimenti ci arrabbiamo" played by Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.

|Base || [[Faenza]], [[Italy]] ...sister team of [[Red Bull Racing]], with the aim of developing the skills of promising drivers for the senior team.

.... He is one of only two Italian Formula One World Champions in the history of the sport. ...d Prix]] in 1925 but the younger Ascari had an interest in racing in spite of it. He raced [[motorcycle]]s in his earlier years; it was after he entered

...egulations and durations. In F1 1957 the Pescara Grand Prix formed a round of the [[Formula One]] World Championship, a race which still holds the record ...t to slow competitor speeds past these pits the Pescara circuit became one of the first to have an artificial chicane installed, just before the pit lane

...eirano had withdrawn, [[Giovanni Battista Maggi]] took over the management of the company '''Star''' ''(Società Torinese Automobili Rapid)''. [[Rodolfo ...910, the Rapid-models were also available with air starters. After the end of World War I, they started an auto repair shop. In 1921 the car production w

...sion of [[Lucius Tarquinius Superbus]] in [[510 BC]] and the establishment of the [[Roman republic]]. ...ns [[Romulus and Remus]], who went on to [[founding of Rome|found the city of Rome]] in [[753 BC]].

...'''Alfa Romeo GTA''' was a [[coupé]] [[automobile]] manufactured by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] from 1962 to 1971. ...rpan from the Giulia Berlina car and was designed by [[Bertone]]. The name of the car evolved from Giulia Sprint GT to Giulia Sprint and to GTJ ([[GT 130

...sentative Italian, sports car manufactures of '40 and '50 years.(the cause of his premature death is still not known today) ...ryman: Emilio Materassi, which had purchased all TALBOT for the Grand Prix of 1926.

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==History== ...r sale of a portion of the business. Sr. Ferrari envisioned producing 100 of the small cars per week. His management team disagreed with an ambitious l

The '''Alfa Romeo Brera''' is an [[automobile]] due to be produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] from [[2005]], in both [[coupe]] and ...|US$]]100,000. The Brera was widely acclaimed, including being named Best of Show by ''[[AutoWeek]]'' magazine, and production plans were subsequently a

...ed by the [[Benetton family]] who run a worldwide chain of clothing stores of the [[Benetton Group|same name]]. In 2000 the team was purchased by Renault ==History==

...he 1950s and early 1960s. It was the company's most successful early line of vehicles, produced for over a decade from 1953 to 1964 and spawning countle ...n its chief competitors &mdash; for example, it was nearly half the weight of the [[Jaguar XK6 engine|Jaguar XK straight-6]] The light V12 propelled the

...st) and the many victories gained in different categories by the two sides of [[Atlantic Ocean]]. ...the rule that forbade the use of parafanghini type motion (in [[1953]] in Italy and the [[1955]] in the [[USA | USA]]) identifies as cars were adapted to i

...uto racing|auto race]] held in [[Canada]] since [[1961]]. It has been part of the [[Formula One|Formula One World Championship]] since 1967. It was firs ==History==

...an Italian manufacturer of [[Combine harvester]]s and at one time a maker of high performance [[motorcycles]]. The agricultural equipment brand is famo ===History===

...market), including the Junior proved one of the many financial speculation of the period, intended to end up like a soap bubble? ...no]] may be considered not only the pioneers but the true founding fathers of the Italian automotive industry.

...(1937) which was a spider with a rocket-like body and a 636cc engine. One of these, with a body by [[Zagato]] and driven [[by Piero Dusio]] (later to fo ...h were capable of 135km/h and 125km/h respectively. In 1939 a small number of cars called the Amica were built. Designed by [[Bertone]] and with bodies c

...through 1976. Fulvias are notable for their role in [[automobile racing]] history, including winning the [[International Rally Championship]] in 1972. On tes ...version of the coupe introduced later in 1965, fitted with a tuned vesion of the 1216&nbsp;cc engine producing 88 bhp at 6000&nbsp;rpm, and fitted with

|Base || {{flagiconITA}} [[Perugia]], [[Italy]] ...appropriate human, financial or technical resources, sometimes consisting of as few as five members.

[[Image:Stemma AMI.png|thumb|150px|Coat of arms of the Italian Air Force]] ...ica]]'' (which equates to "Royal Air Force"). After [[World War II]], when Italy was made a [[republic]] by referendum, the ''Regia Aeronautica'' was given

! [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|Constructors' Championships]] ! [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|Drivers' Championships]]

...de l'Automobile]] (FIA), and races (collectively known as ''A1GP World Cup of Motorsport'') are held in the traditional Formula One off season, the north == History ==

...r|sports cars]] in the world. The original Bugatti failed with the advent of World War II, but has been resurrected twice, most recently under the [[Vol ...cess culminated with driver [[Jean-Pierre Wimille]] winning the [[24 hours of Le Mans]] twice (in 1937 with [[Robert Benoist]] and 1939 with [[Pierre Vey

...C, and the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Mille Miglia Roadster. It also powered top of the range coachbuilt production models. In 2004 Alfa Romeo revived the 8C n ==History==

...natus Populusque Romanus &ndash; [[SPQR]]''<br/>(The Senate and the People of Rome)</small> ||[[Mayor of Rome|Mayor]]|| [[Walter Veltroni]]<br/>(''[[Left-Wing Democrats]]'')

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...|'''[[Tazio Nuvolari]] next to the 1950 Cisitalia [[Grand Prix]], the lack of money would not allow the stunning car to be completed.''']] Following the great success of pre-World War II [[Italian]] sports and racing cars like [[Ferrari]] and [M

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==History== In House [[Nozzle (industry) |Lancia]], to the beginnings of the 1930's, the production range - in the field [[autovettura|autovetture]]

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...[[Fiat]] group. The company is based in [[Maranello]], near [[Modena]], [[Italy]]. = History =

...ge:IMGP3711.jpg|thumb|left|300px|'''ATS at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy''']]] ...operated between [[1963]] and [[1965]], formed after the famous "[[History of Ferrari#The great walkout|Palace Revolution]]" at [[Ferrari]].

...''Laibach''', its German name, and English name until 1945, is the capital of [[Slovenia]]. ...here. It's full of galleries and museums and young artists. The population of the city is around 330,000.

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The '''Fiat Uno''' is a [[supermini car]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Fiat]]. The Uno was launched in 1983 and built in ..., roomy, boxy well packaged cars could be too. It was voted [[European Car of the Year]] in 1984.

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...craft]]. As of 2009, Fiat is the world's sixth largest carmaker as well as Italy's largest carmaker. ...s products to other countries. [[Joint venture]] operations are found in [[Italy]], [[France]], [[Turkey]], [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[China]], [[Serbia]] a

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==History== ...are distinguished for the motor, but various they are also the dimensions of the step (299cm the Artena small, 19cm in more - waves to be able to accomm

...elebrated its 90^th running and 61^st consecutive year of uninterrupted occurrence. == History ==

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|Base || [[Faenza]], [[Italy]] ...]] with little success, nevertheless acquiring a small but loyal following of fans. In [[2001]], Minardi sold his team to Australian businessman [[Paul S

...s and constructors|constructors]]. The cars race at speeds often in excess of 300 km/h (185 mph). ...w races in [[Bahrain]], [[People's Republic of China|China]], [[Federation of Malaysia|Malaysia]] and [[Turkey]], its scope is continually expanding. For

...n, construction, and equipment to minimise the occurrence and consequences of [[automobile accident]]s. ([[Road traffic safety]] more broadly includes r ...f injury-related deaths, an estimated total of 1.2 million in 2004, or 25% of the total from all causes.

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...camshafts, four valves per cylinder and twin ignition. However, the onset of [[World War I]] halted automobile production at ALFA for three years. ...ars were still lying at the A.L.F.A. factory since 1915. In 1920, the name of the company was changed to Alfa Romeo with the [[Alfa Romeo 20/30 HP|Torped

...h century]], marking the [[decline of the Roman Empire]] and the beginning of the [[Middle Ages]]. ...itecture, and language in the [[Western world]], and its [[history of Rome|history]] continues to have a major influence on the world today.

|Assembly || [[Italy]] (1965-1977)<br>Rosslyn plant, [[South Africa]] ...a wide variety of models over a period of 13 years, so they provide a lot of material for study by Alfa Romeo enthusiasts.

|Birth place || Villa Rovere, [[Forlì]], [[Italy]] |Death place || [[Forlì]], [[Italy]]

...164''' was a [[full-size car|full-size]] [[automobile]] produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] from [[1988]] to [[1997]]. ...a Romeo as the prestige car brand after the conturbated, cash strapped era of the late [[1970s]] and early [[1980s]].

! colspan=2 |'''Quantum of Solace''' ...a]] to take control of its water supply. Bond seeks revenge for the death of [[Vesper Lynd]], and is assisted by [[Camille (James Bond)|Camille]] ([[Olg

...ng costs in Formula One, many teams wanted to be able to display the logos of their sponsors as clearly as possible. ...a shade of red known as [[rosso corsa]] being the national racing color of Italy. At certain events where tobacco sponsorships are prohibited, teams may use

...i Gran Croce OMRI]] (born [[:it:Ponte a Ema|Ponte a Ema]], [[Florence]], [[Italy]], 18 July 1914, died Florence, 5 May 2000) was a war hero and a champion [[Image:Casabartali.jpg|thumb|left|The native house of Gino Bartali at Ponte a Ema, Florence]]

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...|Risico]]" from the ''[[For Your Eyes Only]]'' collection, as well as part of the novel ''[[Live and Let Die]]''. ...s]] and [[United Artists]]. Nevertheless McClory was able to film a remake of ''Thunderball'' entitled ''[[Never Say Never Again]]'' which was released o

...s Mason]], and [[David Niven]] (who would later play an unofficial version of the character in the [[1967 in film|1967]] spoof ''[[Casino Royale (1967 fi ...both of whom he knew personally. Moore wasn't linked publicly to the role of 007 until 1967 in which Harry Saltzman claimed he would make a good Bond, b

''See'' [[Formula One regulations]] ''for a summary of the current technical and sporting regulations.'' ...eams from achieving higher rpm and horsepower too quickly. As of the start of the 2006 season most engines on the grid rev up to 19,000 rpm, with the Cos

...rand Prix. He was taken on by reigning world champions Ferrari for the end of the season - in only his fifth season racing cars - and from 1978 to his de ...profound effect. Since 1982 he has become an iconic figure in the history of the sport, renowned for his car control, aggressive driving style, and a 'n

...Styling of the 599 GTB was handled by [[Pininfarina]], under the direction of Ferrari stylist, [[Frank Stephenson]]. It is named for its total engine di ...d position allowed it to be so). The company claims a top speed in excess of 330 km/h (205 mph), 3.7 second sprint to 100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph), and 1

...onships, but based on the same point system. The series currently consists of 12 three-day events driven on surfaces ranging from gravel and tarmac to sn ...l gearbox]]es, aerodynamic parts and other enhancements bringing the price of a WRC car to around US$1 million (€700,000).

Base = [[Maranello]], [[Italy]] | ...eria Ferrari''' is the common name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the [[Ferrari]]

...etti Esquire.jpg|thumb|150px|left|'''Mario Andretti portrayed on the cover of ''Esquire''''']] ...cessful [[United States|Americans]] in the history of the sport. He is one of only two drivers to win races in [[Formula One]], [[American Championship C

...ed sources. Music has traditionally been one of the great cultural markers of Italian national and ethnic identity and holds an important position in soc ...European classical music]], such as the [[symphony]] and [[concerto]], and of later developments in popular music.

* '''For [[Formula One]] race circuits see [[List of Formula One circuits]]''' This is a '''list of [[auto racing]] tracks''' sorted by country.

...te double Formula One world champion, [[Graham Hill]], and is the only son of a world champion to win the title. ...seasons in Formula 3, where he won four races, Hill ascended another tier of open wheel racing by joining Mooncraft in the International [[Formula 3000]

|Location city || Italy [[Mandello del Lario]] |Location country || {{flagiconItaly}} [[Italy]]

...of one ancient [[city]] [[Lazio|laziale]] (geographically little to south of [[Pomezia]]). ...t (and balances), the valves, that they turn out tilted regarding the axis of the cylinders: the system concurs therefore to obtain, without having to re

...y 1985|Alain Prost pictured ahead of his Monaco Grand Prix win. It was one of the five victories that season that would make him France’s first Formula |Date of birth ||24 February 1955

...in [[Formula One]] from {{f1|1981}} until {{f1|1994}}, racing for a number of teams, most notably the [[Scuderia Ferrari|Ferrari factory team]]. ...Italian's career in motorsport began in 1976, racing a car he and a number of his friends had built in the Formula Monza series. The car, however, achiev

...ly (see [[List of Formula One World Championship pointscoring systems|list of pointscoring systems]] for more information). Numbers without parentheses a | Titles || CART IndyCar World Series champion, CART Rookie of the Year

...mpions '''[[Grand Prix motorcycle racing]]''', from 1949 to 2005, in order of year and [[engine displacement]]. ...ions''', from [[1949 in sports|1949]] to [[2007 in sports|2007]], in order of year and [[engine displacement]].

...res of EON Productions to [[United Artists]] in 1975 following the release of ''[[The Man with the Golden Gun (film)|The Man with the Golden Gun]]''. It ...lm franchise due to financial difficulties. A second problem was the issue of finding a director. The first director attached to the film was [[Guy Hamil

...rld Drivers' Champions|World Drivers' Champion]] in the sport's sixty-year history. Vettel's victory in the championship came after a dramatic season finale a ...history, with seven-time World Champion [[Michael Schumacher]] coming out of retirement after a three-year absence.

...form of [[recreation]], and have been adapted for use in many other fields of human activity, including children's [[toy]]s, adult [[fitness]], [[militar ...ration of specialized designs for individuals who pursue a particular type of [[cycling]].

...were held for many years. Due to the rising cost of competition, the last of these occurred in 1983. National championships existed in [[South Africa]] ...6]] by the Commission Sportive Internationale (CSI) of the FIA, forerunner of FISA, as the premier single seater racing category in worldwide motorsport.

...y who speak other languages. The collective works have a long, influential history. Prominent authors include [[Dante Alighieri]], [[Machiavelli]] and [[Petra ...ristian philosopher, helped keep alive the classic tradition in post-Roman Italy.]]

...n in a single season. Schumacher is the only German to have won the [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|drivers' championship]]. ...pionship since 1979. He won the next four championships and in 2004 won 13 of that year's 18 races.

...y who speak other languages. The collective works have a long, influential history. Prominent authors include [[Dante Alighieri]], [[Machiavelli]] and [[Petra ...ristian philosopher, helped keep alive the classic tradition in post-Roman Italy.]]

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