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Villa Erba 2025, Non-Italian

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Christian Troelsfeldt’s 1950 Bugatti Type 101 C by Antem. Of the one prototype and six series Bugatti 101s constructed only one, chassis,101504, carried two-seater coachwork by Antem. Commissioned by Rene Bollore, the second husband of Ettore Bugatti’s widow, chassis 101504 was originally painted dark green with chrome spoke wheels and white wall tires.

Story and photos by Jonathan Sharp

This we covered in two parts last week. This week we continue the event coverage with the non-Italian cars featured at this year’s show at Villa Erba. Villa d’Este Class winners are listed below the gallery.

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The FCA-Groupe PSA Giant Merger

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By Philippe Defechereux

Italian and French Automobile Makers to Become Strong Allies in North America

As our title confirms, the most momentous automobile news of the year was officially announced last December 18, during the height of the 2019 holiday season.

That is not long ago, but you might have been distracted by other merriments more attuned to year-end cravings, or coincident explosive geopolitical events. So if you missed it, or merely paid casual attention, here is the whole important story, along with its potentially significant implications, neatly packaged for you.

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Rally Spain 2012 in English and Italian

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Dani Sordo had a good Rally, but too little, too late for the Mini.

By Roberto Motta

Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team and Rally de Espania-Media

After a great season and having already won the WRC World Driving Championship, Sebastian Loeb won the Rally Spain for the eighth time in a row.

Loeb took the lead on Saturday and significantly increased his lead over rival Jari-Matti Latvala, and then controlled the event from that point on. [Read more…] about Rally Spain 2012 in English and Italian

Rally Italy Sardinia In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta

Photos courtesy of Rally Italia Sardegna – Race&Motion, Citroën Communication and Ford World Rally

Early in the afternoon of Sunday, October 21, Porto Cervo hosted the celebrations for the victory of  Mikko Hirvonen and Jarmo Lehtinen in the Rally Italy Sardinia 2012.

The rally was organized by the Automobile Club of Italy with the support of the Region of Sardinia. It was planned along a 1241 km route, which crossed the northern part of Sardinia. During the competition, the drivers tackled more than 300 km of speed tests, divided into 16 timed sections.
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A Fine French Tradition: Citroëns Invade Manhattan on Bastille Day Weekend

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Story by Philippe Defechereux
All photos by Philippe Defechereux

“Bastille Day,” which marks the official beginning of the French Revolution, is celebrated each July 14 in Paris along the Champs Elysées with great fanfare and a military parade. In the large cosmopolitan centers around the world where, often, sizeable French communities thrive, the commemoration varies according to the whims of the local French expatriate groups.

In New York City, this celebration of the French revolutionary spirit is conducted with particular audace and flair. In an event called “The Annual Bastille Day Rally and Rendez-Vous,” up to 40 vintage French cars and their owners gather up in the early morning in Grant’s Tomb Park, on Riverside Drive and 122nd Street. As the event’s key organizers are also the founders of the “Greater New York Citroën and Velosolex Club,” a majority of the cars are Citroëns, though you’ll find an occasional Peugeot or Renault.
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Rally Argentina 2012

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Sebastien-Loeb--lead

Loeb drove cautiously to win in Argentina.

By Roberto Motta

Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team and Media-Rally Argentina

After having been in command of the rally since Friday, Loeb and Hirvonen finished one-two in the Rally of Argentina. Sébastien Loeb and co-driver Daniel Elena achieved their seventh consecutive victory in South America, a victory somewhat dimmed by the Citroen team’s decision to maintain positions and not allow their drivers to fight for the lead.
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The Monte Carlo Rally, 2012 In English and Italian

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NOTHING NEW ON THE THE RALLY FRONT

By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team, Ford Motor Co., BMW AG.

After two months of waiting the 2012 season began but everything looks the same; Loeb and Citroen DS3 laid down the law, and dominated the Monte Carlo rally.

The season of World Rally Championship got underway on a beautiful sunny day and in contention were three World Rally Cars: Ford Fiesta RS, Mini John Cooper and Citroen DS3.
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Post Season Rally News: In English and Italian

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(Photos courtesy of Autodromo Nazionale Monza)

By Roberto Motta

Photos courtesy of Roberto Motta, Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Citroën Communication, Abu Dhabi World Rally Team and VW-media

Sebastien Loeb: Another win at Monza

On 25 and 27 November, Sebastien Loeb, assisted by his wife Severin as co-pilot, dominated the Monza Rally Show. The Alsatian and his Citroen DS3 WRC won seven of the nine special stages, finishing the event with 24 minute, 2-second lead over motorcycleman Valentino Rossi driving a Ford Focus WRC.
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The World’s Most Successful Driver: In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta

Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication

With the conquest of the 2011 FIA World Rally Championship, Sébastien Loeb won his eighth straight title, and became the most successful driver in the history of motorsport.
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