Vehicles in Italy

Article written by Rosaria Barrile, collaborator of idealista/news Hands on the wheel and eyes on the road... and on the text of the new Italian highway code if you want to avoid fines.

Italy's 2021 Budget Law has confirmed support for the automotive sector with a range of incentives and subsidies for new cars in Italy in 2021.

Do I need to swap my British licence for an Italian one? What about taking another driving test? Brexit being Brexit, things aren’t very clear and there is still a lot of uncertainty regarding many questions asked by British expats in Italy.

Turin is a beautiful Italian city with famous landmarks like the Palazzo Reale and the Mole Antonelliana, but if you’re looking for unusual or alternative things to do in Turin, try the Fiat Lingotto Factory. This car factory has now closed down but it was where they made Fiat cars from 1923-1982.

The Mille Miglia is a very famous antique car race that runs the length of Italy on open roads. In 2019, this race celebrates its 92nd edition and will take place from 15th to 18th May 2019.

To really complete your move to Italy and make that Mediterranean house a home, you’ll want to have your car. Where there’s a car, there has to be car insurance, whether you import yours from home or buy one in Italy. Where can you find Italian car insurance? What type of coverage can you get?

If you’re thinking of bringing a vehicle into Italy from another EU country on a permanent basis, you may do well to register it officially with the authorities. Whether you are an Italian resident or not, you cannot drive an unregistered car in the country for more than a year.