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An Italian manufacturer has announced they are building their first U.S. plant in Hixson.The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Tuesday morning that Microtex Industries is setting up shop here. Microtex creates structural composites for customers in the automotive and aerospace industries, which essentially are the...

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If there is a material that speaks Italian with an impeccable accent, this is the ceramic. Behind the floors and coverings that furnish homes and commercial spaces all over the world, there is an entirely Italian story, made of ingenuity, artisan tradition and an innate sensitivity to design. But what makes Italian ceramics so special and, above al...

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Today, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced Italian automotive design company Italdesign will establish their U.S. headquarters in Bloomfield, Michigan. The announcement comes during Consumer Electronics Show 2025, building on Michigan’s leadership in the mobility sector and marking another milestone for the state’s innovation ecosyste...

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Alfa Romeo has made a significant move to boost its presence in the U.S. by introducing a non-PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) version of its C-segment Tonale crossover for the 2025 model year. This change comes after the brand struggled to gain traction against its Dodge sibling, the Hornet, which offered more variety in the American market....

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Nearly a year on from Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta's purchase of the River Oaks District for $450 million, he's making good on his promise to ramp up the number of retailers in the luxury mall. Most notably, luxury Italian menswear brand Stefano Ricci has opened in the mixed-use, 300,000-square-foot retail center at 4444 Westheimer. The cent...

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Varallo, Piedmont, is serene. In the heart of the Valsesia Valley, nearly at the border of Switzerland, the town reveals itself in quiet layers: narrow alleys that wind between centuries-old houses, the faint scent of woodsmoke coming from the snow mountain peaks beyond, and the Sacro Monte, a UNESCO World Heritage site, perched on a ridge above. ...

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The recently launched Ferrari F80 will make its North American premiere at the 2025 Palm Beach Cavallino Classic on 24 January 2025, event organizers have confirmed. The 1,200 hp Ferrari F80 supercar represents the pinnacle of automotive innovation and performance, following in the footsteps of Prancing Horse legends such as the 288 GTO, F40, F50,...

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Maserati, the iconic Italian luxury car manufacturer, commemorated its 110th anniversary in December 2024 with a series of global events that highlighted its rich heritage and forward-looking vision. These celebrations served as a platform to introduce new models and engage with enthusiasts worldwide. In Modena, Italy, Maserati's historic headquart...

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Dainese (www.dainese.com), the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its first US flagship store. In 2004, Dainese opened its first North American flagship store in Orange County to meet the needs of Southern California’s growing motorsports community. Over the past two decades, the store h...

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Anna Possi answers the phone in the cafe but immediately asks to call her back. “I have a customer,” she says. It’s mid-afternoon and Possi, who owns Bar Centrale in Nebbiuno, a small town overlooking Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, has been serving coffee since 7am. She usually finishes at 7pm. It’s an average working day for a barista in Italy,...

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