Magnificent Mandello!

The beautiful town of Mandello del Lario, on the banks of Lake Como, hosted the Giornata Mondiale Guzzi (GMG) or Worldwide Guzzi Days over the second weekend in September. Moto Guzzi’s have been manufactured in Mandello since 1921. Over 20,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from every corner of the globe descend on the town, which virtually doubled the population! The enthusiasm for the GMG was amazing. Every shop had a at least a Moto Guzzi component and some a complete bike in their windows. Multiple displays existed around the town. Some houses hung banners from there windows. Close to the famous Moto [...]

In a groundbreaking event organized by Vincent Introvigne, a distinguished member of FIVA's Culture and Youth Commission, and supported by the Rétromobile Club de Spa's Culture and Youth Commission, history was made. Over 80 vintage vehicles graced the Place Royale in Spa, spanning from the century-old Citroën 5HP to youngtimers barely 20 years old, breathing life into the surroundings. The younger generation enthusiastically participated in photo and drawing competitions, seizing the opportunity to hop into these classic cars for short discovery drives, a delight for all involved. This successful day would not have been possible without the dedicated club committee [...]

The 40th edition of Auto e Moto d’Epoca is set to make history as it relocates to the Bologna exhibition centre, marking a significant shift towards engaging a broader European audience. Bologna's strategic location in the heart of the Motor Valley offers improved accessibility for European enthusiasts and exhibitors, enhancing the event's status as the largest historic vehicle market in Europe. With attendees from 45 countries worldwide, Auto e Moto d'Epoca has firmly established itself as a global and unmissable classic automotive appointment. Despite the change of location and all the innovations that you are about to read, the event [...]

From left to right: Senada Demirovic Habibija (BH); Aleksandar Vidojkovic (FIVA CC); Sneska Quaedvlieg Mihailovic (Secretary General Europa Nostra) To mark the launch of the European Heritage Hub project and celebrate Europa Nostra's 60th Anniversary this year, the organization has orchestrated a diverse program of events and heritage visits in the ancient European city of Belgrade. This remarkable event was meticulously organized by Europa Nostra in close collaboration with Europa Nostra Serbia, with invaluable support from the European Commission, the Delegation of the European Union to Serbia, and the Delphi Economic Forum. FIVA made a significant presence on [...]

One of the lesser known legends of the automotive world, Per Gillbrand (1934-2016) was the brilliant Swedish engineer best known as Mr Turbo - as he had, over the years, became one of the greatest champions of the use of turbochargers to extract more power and greater efficiency for petrol engines, most specifically those of the powerpacks powering Saab through the decades. Although Per Gillbrand passed away in 2016, he was remembered by all his friends, family and admirers on Sunday the 3rd of September, when his widow, Inga Gillbrand, received on his behalf the beautiful trophy that marked the [...]