BMW S1000RR – From table to track
Four years and countless hours of work have gone into the development of the BMW S1000RR and this video condenses the entire work process from the drawing table to the track in a little more than three minutes.
Alessandra Sorcinelli Fox Uomo
Here’s another Italian television personality for the gents: Alessandra Sorcinelli. I’m not going to say “Italian show girl” because frankly, I have no idea who she is. Apparently she’s on the game show program “affari tuoi” which is, in my…
Laura Live from Laura Pausini: new DVD marks break for singer
After winning her fourth Grammy at the Latin Music Awards for best female pop album, Laura Pausini is celebrating with the release of a CD/DVD “Laura Live”. The DVD shows highlights from Pausini’s live concerts around the world, from Helsinki…
Yuki Takahashi's younger brother dies in accident
Koki Takahashi, the younger brother of Yuki, (former MotoGP rider who presently rides in Moto2 for Fausto Gresini’s team) died in a tragic accident early Sunday morning near Saitama.Koki, 23 was returning home after taking part in a charity event…
Marco Simoncelli among the Neapolitan Christmas creche figures
In the street of San Gregorio Armeno in Naples you can find the traditional “mercatino dei pastori” (shepherds’ market) where detailed models of creche figures have been handcrafted by skillful artists to the delight of Italians and visitors from around…
Alfa Romeo: A History of Italian Commercials
Sunday is relax time, so how about checking out these Italian commercials to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Alfa Romeo with a broad array of the famed Italian cars that we found on Youtube. The commericals range…
Triumph Tiger Explorer XC 2013: first image
Triumph expands its offer in the adventure-touring segment with the new Tiger Explorer XC 2013, quite clearly inspired by its “little sister” Tiger 800 XC. The model had been introduced to the fans during the recent Triumph Live - the…
Rome to host major exhibition on Hadrian's villa
In the early 2nd century the Emperor Hadrian decided to build a villa at Tibur,; he wanted a retreat away from his Palatine Palace (which he did not like at all) and the noisy crowd that daily swarmed the streets…
Designerblock 2008: Papier à la page by Francesca Signori
Francesca Signori is a famous designer specialized in paper objects. I must confess I was deeply struck by her creations on show at the Desgnerblock in Milan just a few weeks ago. A line of stylish overcoats and dresses entirely…
Robert De Niro and Monica Bellucci, more pics from Manuale d'amore 3
The partecipation of Roberto De Niro in Manuale d’amore 3, a light comedy directed by Italian film director Giovanni Veronesi, has fuelled a series of rather nasty remarks, but according to some magazines, the American actor who in his long…
Santa Claus chooses new transport: a Harley-Davidson
Santa Claus will be delivering presents this year with a Harley Davidson, rather than traditional sleigh, at least according to this video. It looks like Rudolph can go into retirement as Biker Claus is here. This video comes from Harley…
Giant snails in Milan modern city art design
Modern art in Milan took an interesting turn with Italy’s economic capital overrun by gigantic snails. The snails are on display in Milan’s city centre, from the Vittorio Emmanuele Gallery, to the piazza at the front of La Scala opera…
Honda Off Road 2009: CRF250 and CRF 450
Honda’s news for 2009 hasn’t stopped flowing, and after the presentation of the road models, the next season will see some attention given to the offroad models as well.In the 250cc class, the CRF 250 will have a new four-stroke,…
Finalists for Miss Italy 2008: photo gallery
Preselections for Miss Italia 2008 have finished and 100 finalists have been chosen by the jury, who will pass to the final round of competition for the sceptre. There will have been tears at Salomaggiore as 120 girls will return…
2012 MV Agusta F4 RR revealed
While we expecting to see MV Agusta’s F4 RR revealed at the EICMA show this November after their teaser video, the iconic Italian marque has decided to release the first official pics and give us all the lowdown with full…
Max Biaggi becomes a Father
Four times 250cc World Champion and Aprilia Superbike rider Max Biaggi and his girlfriend, Eleonora Pedron, a former Miss Italy have announced the birth of their first child, a daughter, called Inès Angelica.2 kilos and 600 grams, Inès Angelica was…
Italian recipes: scamorza cheese in carrozza with zucchini
The famous mozzarella in carrozza is a classic dish from the city of Naples. Today we’ll have a variation on the theme and add a new and delicious ingredients: zucchini!Ingredients: 160 g scamorza; 1 zucchini; 1 egg; breadcrumb; oil; salt.Method.…
Husqvarna 900 and 900R new pics
The new Husqvarna Nuda 900 and 900R are certainly revolutionary for the brand itself, but we’d probably stick to less exaggerated terms and call them instead a pleasant evolution in the motorcycle market, revamping BMW engine technology to make new…
Jorge Lorenzo: Help Haiti
After Bridgestone Tires who donated more than $75,000 to help with relief efforts in Haiti and the Indianapolis Speedway who donated $10,000, MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo has gone on line to help Intermon Oxfam raise funds for Haitian earthquake survivors.“Hi,…
Rossi Yamaha R1 Project to be auctioned by Bonhams
Some of you may remember the one off Valentino Rossi Yamaha YZF-R1 that was unveiled at Cycle World International Motorcycle Show at Long Beach, California last year.The bike was specially prepared to raise funds and create awareness for Riders for…
Roman art on display at Capitoline Museums in Rome
From 5th March to 5th September, the Capitoline Museums will host an extraordinary exhibition devoted to Rome’s glorious past. Actually I Giorni di Roma or The Days of Rome, this is the name given to the exhibition, is part of…
Cristina Del Basso's sexy calendar: pics and backstage
These are the pics you have been waiting for !! Hot Italian woman, Cristina del Basso’s sexy calendar will be released next Friday with Panorama Magazine but you can now take an exclusive look at the first pics available on…
Laura Pausini in New Year's Eve concert
The super successful Italian singer and leading Italian diva, Laura Pausini, will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at Olbia in Sardinia, receiving 400,000 euros for the evening, according to reports. She will perform on a 30 metre stage, equipped…
Fiat Bravo – the Video
Fiat has released a short video of the new Bravo. You can only see static shots of the exterior, but at least you can appreciate the volumes of this new italian hatchback.A curiosity: in the logo of the new Bravo,…
Abruzzo: Il museo del maiale – the pig museum – opens
This is great! After the success of the film Babe, bringing the smartest animal on earth to the people, a museum dedicated to this snuffly creature has opened in Carpineto Sinello, Abruzzo. This is the first pig museum to open…
