When will the Ferrari and Fiat lecture take place?

The lecture will take place on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Where will the event take place?

The event will be held in the Lore-Agnes Room at the Bochum City Library at Gustav-Heinemann-Platz 2-9, 44787 Bochum.

How much does admission cost?

Regular admission costs 8 euros. A reduced ticket is available for 5 euros.

Who is giving the lecture?

Journalist Markus Grabitz will speak about Ferrari, Fiat, and the current situation as well as future perspectives of the Italian automotive industry.

Will there be a discussion?

Yes, a discussion is scheduled following the lecture.

What topics will be covered?

Topics include ownership structures, the economic situation of Italian car manufacturers, challenges in the industry, and the future of major traditional brands.

Ferrari Meets Fiat: This Bochum Evening Presents Italy's Automotive Industry in a Surprisingly New Light

Name: Markus Grabitz: Ferrari and Fiat – Lecture with Discussion
Start: 2026-11-13T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-13T20:30:00+01:00
Location: Stadtbücherei Bochum, Lore-Agnes-Raum

Ferrari and Fiat: Italy's Car Manufacturers Between Luxury and Mass Market

Ferrari represents exclusive sports cars, Fiat represents practical mobility for everyday life. On Friday, November 13, 2026, Markus Grabitz will illuminate the tensions within the Italian automotive industry at the Bochum City Library. The lecture, followed by a discussion, combines automotive passion with economic analysis and European industrial policy.

Between Red Myth and Broad Mobility

Italy is one of Europe's traditional car nations. The focus of the evening will be on the significant contrasts within the industry: high-end luxury vehicles on one side and products for the mass market on the other. Grabitz looks at the development of Italian car manufacturers and the question of how brand identity, technological challenges, and economic pressure interconnect.

Ownership Structures, Economic Situation, and Future Perspectives

The journalist emphasizes the ownership structures of the Italian automotive industry, as well as the economic situation of Ferrari, Fiat, and other traditional brands. He will also address the current challenges facing the automotive industry and future perspectives for production in Italy. The event experience is aimed at car enthusiasts as well as visitors interested in economics, Europe, and industrial change.

Journalistic Expertise Meets Audience Discussion

Markus Grabitz brings years of experience from political and economic journalism. He has worked, among other positions, as the EU and NATO correspondent for the Stuttgarter Zeitung in Brussels, was a parliamentary correspondent in Berlin, and today serves as an editor at Europe.Table. His contributions regularly appear in nationwide media. The subsequent discussion creates space for questions, context, and personal perspectives.

Atmosphere in the Lore-Agnes Room

At the Bochum City Library, the audience can expect a focused atmosphere for an informative evening. The calm event atmosphere supports the analytical character of the lecture, while the audience mood in the discussion opens new perspectives on Italian car brands, mobility, and industrial policy. The event is organized by the German-Italian Society Bochum in cooperation with the Protestant City Academy and the Bochum City Library.

Conclusion: An Evening for Car, Economics, and Italy Fans

Ferrari and Fiat on this evening represent not only two car brands but also different paths of industrial value creation and cultural identity. Anyone wanting to gain insights into the Italian automotive industry from a journalistic, economic, and European perspective will experience a pointed lecture followed by a discussion in Bochum. Secure your spot and experience the evening live at the City Library.