Michele AnsaldiMichele Ansaldi was an Italian industrialist from Turin who manufactured machine tools, later involved also in car industry. He is known as one of the first and leading industrialists in the machine tool sector in Italy. He took an interest in the automotive sector, forming a partnership with FIAT and later with the Ceirano family, pioneers of motor vehicles in Turin.
Fiat BrevettiThe Brevetti is an automobile presented by Fiat in 1905 as a result of the acquisition of the Ansaldi company. From the Ansaldi, Fiat prepared the 10–12 HP, renamed “Brevetti” in 1906. A second series, the “Brevetti 2” was built from 1909. The Brevetti was equipped with a 3052 cc engine producing 20 hp (15 kW). The “Brevetti 2”, originally named the 15-25 HP, was based on the same mechanics but the engine was upgraded to 25 PS (18 kW).
FiatFIAT Automobiles S.p.A., commonly known as FIAT (UK: FEE-ət, -at, US: -aht; Italian: [ˈfiːat]), is an Italian automobile manufacturer. FIAT Automobiles was formed in January 2007 when FIAT Group reorganized its automobile business, and traces its history back to 1899, when the first FIAT automobile, the FIAT 3½ HP, was produced. It became a part of FIAT-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) when the FIAT Group merged with the US Chrysler Group in 2014.
Drive shaftA drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, tailshaft (Australian English), propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft (after Girolamo Cardano) is a component for transmitting mechanical power, torque, and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drivetrain that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them.
Universal jointA universal joint (also called a universal coupling or U-joint) is a joint or coupling connecting rigid shafts whose are inclined to each other. It is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft. The universal joint is not a constant-velocity joint.
Automotive industryOrganizations involved with motor vehiclesThe automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organisations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modification of motor vehicles. It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue with global automotive market at ~$2.75 trillion in 2025.
Differential (mechanical device)A differential is a gear train with three drive shafts that has the property that the rotational speed of one shaft is the average of the speeds of the others. A common use of differentials is in motor vehicles, to allow the wheels at each end of a drive axle to rotate at different speeds while cornering. Other uses include clocks and analogue computers. Differentials can also provide a gear ratio between the input and output shafts (called the "axle ratio" or "diff ratio").
ItaliansEthnic group native to ItalyEthnic groupItalians (Italian: italiani, pronounced) are an ethnic group and nation native to the Italian geographical region. Italians share a common culture, history, ancestry and language. Their ancestors, differing regionally, include the various Italic peoples, notably among them the ancient Romans, who helped create and evolve the Italian identity.
S.P.A. (automobile)S.P.A. (Società Piemontese Automobili) was an Italian automobile, military vehicle and aero-engine manufacturer founded in Turin by Matteo Ceirano and Michele Ansaldi. It was active between 1906 and 1926. In 1908, it merged with Fabbrica Ligure Automobili Genova (FLAG) and the new company, Società Ligure Piemontese Automobili, was headquartered in Genoa while manufacturing in Turin.
Matteo CeiranoMatteo Ceirano (1870 – 19 March 1941) was an Italian automotive engineer and businessman in the early automobile industry. He co-founded the manufacturers Ceirano; Itala Fabbrica Automobili in 1904 and Società Piemontese Automobili (S.P.A.) in 1908.
Società Torinese Automobili RapidSocietà Torinese Automobili Rapid, also known as S.T.A.R. and Rapid, was an Italian car manufacturer founded by Giovanni Battista Ceirano in Turin in July 1904. Rapid was its trademark. In 1921 it was acquired by the S.P.A. (Società Piemontese Automobili) company that had been founded by Giovanni Battista's brother Matteo Ceirano, and which, in 1925, was taken over by Fiat.
Junior F.J.T.A.Fabbrica Junior Torinese d'Automobili, Ceirano Junior, Junior F.J.T.A., was an Italian automobile manufacturer based in Turin which was founded by Giovanni Ceirano in 1905. The Junior, often known as F.J.T.A., was made from 1905 until 1909 (or 1910.)
Fiat BrevettiThe Brevetti is an automobile presented by Fiat in 1905 as a result of the acquisition of the Ansaldi company. From the Ansaldi, Fiat prepared the 10–12 HP, renamed “Brevetti” in 1906. A second series, the “Brevetti 2” was built from 1909. The Brevetti was equipped with a 3052 cc engine producing 20 hp (15 kW). The “Brevetti 2”, originally named the 15-25 HP, was based on the same mechanics but the engine was upgraded to 25 PS (18 kW).FiatFIAT Automobiles S.p.A., commonly known as FIAT (UK: FEE-ət, -at, US: -aht; Italian: [ˈfiːat]), is an Italian automobile manufacturer. FIAT Automobiles was formed in January 2007 when FIAT Group reorganized its automobile business, and traces its history back to 1899, when the first FIAT automobile, the FIAT 3½ HP, was produced. It became a part of FIAT-Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) when the FIAT Group merged with the US Chrysler Group in 2014.Drive shaftA drive shaft, driveshaft, driving shaft, tailshaft (Australian English), propeller shaft (prop shaft), or Cardan shaft (after Girolamo Cardano) is a component for transmitting mechanical power, torque, and rotation, usually used to connect other components of a drivetrain that cannot be connected directly because of distance or the need to allow for relative movement between them.Universal jointA universal joint (also called a universal coupling or U-joint) is a joint or coupling connecting rigid shafts whose are inclined to each other. It is commonly used in shafts that transmit rotary motion. It consists of a pair of hinges located close together, oriented at 90° to each other, connected by a cross shaft. The universal joint is not a constant-velocity joint.Automotive industryOrganizations involved with motor vehiclesThe automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organisations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, selling, repairing, and modification of motor vehicles. It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue with global automotive market at ~$2.75 trillion in 2025.Differential (mechanical device)A differential is a gear train with three drive shafts that has the property that the rotational speed of one shaft is the average of the speeds of the others. A common use of differentials is in motor vehicles, to allow the wheels at each end of a drive axle to rotate at different speeds while cornering. Other uses include clocks and analogue computers. Differentials can also provide a gear ratio between the input and output shafts (called the "axle ratio" or "diff ratio").ItaliansEthnic group native to ItalyEthnic groupItalians (Italian: italiani, pronounced) are an ethnic group and nation native to the Italian geographical region. Italians share a common culture, history, ancestry and language. Their ancestors, differing regionally, include the various Italic peoples, notably among them the ancient Romans, who helped create and evolve the Italian identity.S.P.A. (automobile)S.P.A. (Società Piemontese Automobili) was an Italian automobile, military vehicle and aero-engine manufacturer founded in Turin by Matteo Ceirano and Michele Ansaldi. It was active between 1906 and 1926. In 1908, it merged with Fabbrica Ligure Automobili Genova (FLAG) and the new company, Società Ligure Piemontese Automobili, was headquartered in Genoa while manufacturing in Turin.Matteo CeiranoMatteo Ceirano (1870 – 19 March 1941) was an Italian automotive engineer and businessman in the early automobile industry. He co-founded the manufacturers Ceirano; Itala Fabbrica Automobili in 1904 and Società Piemontese Automobili (S.P.A.) in 1908.Società Torinese Automobili RapidSocietà Torinese Automobili Rapid, also known as S.T.A.R. and Rapid, was an Italian car manufacturer founded by Giovanni Battista Ceirano in Turin in July 1904. Rapid was its trademark. In 1921 it was acquired by the S.P.A. (Società Piemontese Automobili) company that had been founded by Giovanni Battista's brother Matteo Ceirano, and which, in 1925, was taken over by Fiat.Junior F.J.T.A.Fabbrica Junior Torinese d'Automobili, Ceirano Junior, Junior F.J.T.A., was an Italian automobile manufacturer based in Turin which was founded by Giovanni Ceirano in 1905. The Junior, often known as F.J.T.A., was made from 1905 until 1909 (or 1910.)*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.