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Over 500 guests, including journalists, influencers and Toyota Italia executives, attended the exclusive event hosted by dealerships Autotorino, SpotornoCar and Sef Car, organised by SocialWave Agency and Temptation Glam Events.


JustMe Milano was the setting for a highly successful presentation of the new Toyota Yaris Cross Full Hybrid. On the evening of Thursday, October 22, more than 500 guests attended a party dedicated to Toyota's compact SUV, transforming the renowned venue into a meeting point for the worlds of automotive, lifestyle, design and entertainment.

Organised in collaboration with dealerships Autotorino, SpotornoCar and Sef Car, the event attracted a large and select audience, including journalists, influencers, professionals and representatives of the business community.

Adding further prestige to the evening was the presence of Toyota Italia's senior management, including Commercial Director Mariano Autuori, Sales Director Ennio Liberali and the Toyota team, highlighting the importance of the occasion and the attention devoted to the launch of the new model.

The event's organisation and concept were entrusted to SocialWave Agency, founded and directed by Federica Summa, in collaboration with Anthony Russo's Temptation Glam Events. This professional partnership brought to life an exclusive experience designed to showcase the Toyota brand through a format combining elegance, creativity, entertainment and lifestyle.

Completing the experience was the artistic direction of Visionaire Events, which enriched the evening with performances and entertainment, creating an evocative atmosphere for guests, where the appeal of the automotive world met the glamour of Milan's nightlife.

At the heart of the evening was the new Toyota Yaris Cross Full Hybrid, the star of an event that gave guests the opportunity to discover its refreshed design and features first-hand. The redesigned front end with its honeycomb grille, LED headlights and new Precious Bronze bi-tone colour scheme emphasise the model's bold character, while the interior stands out for its platinum finishes and more enveloping seats.

The Premium version also introduces SakuraTouch, a material made from plant-based and recycled sources, while the GR SPORT variant draws inspiration from the world of rally competition. The new Yaris Cross further reinforces its identity in terms of technology and everyday mobility, thanks to its 1.5-litre Full Hybrid powertrain delivering 130 hp, available with either front-wheel drive or AWD-i all-wheel drive on the Icon and Premium versions.

A combination of efficiency, versatility and driving enjoyment, designed to meet the needs of urban drivers as well as those seeking greater freedom and flexibility in their journeys.

The enthusiastic response to the evening at JustMe Milano accompanied the presentation of a model that reached 200,000 units sold in 2025, becoming Toyota's best-selling vehicle in Europe.

Bringing together audience participation, networking, media attention and entertainment, the October 22 party celebrated the new Toyota Yaris Cross Full Hybrid with an experience that went well beyond the traditional automotive launch event.

(Photography by Ian Art Photo @ian.art.photo)

 
 

The literary debut of Italian attorney Piergiorgio Galli presented at DVCA Palazzo Cagnola in Milan

Text and photographs by Ian Art Photo


In Milan, within the elegant setting of Palazzo Cagnola – DVCA, located at Via Rovello 18, the presentation of La Corsa di una Vita (The Race of a Lifetime), the debut book by attorney Piergiorgio Galli published by Ealixir Editions, took place on June 10 at 7:00 p.m. The event was moderated by Matteo Basile, journalist for Il Giornale, who guided the audience through the book’s central themes.

The volume opens with a foreword by Michil Costa, entrepreneur and writer who has long been engaged in discussions surrounding sustainability, mountain culture, and the educational value of effort and perseverance. His contribution aligns naturally with the journey recounted by Galli, built around the idea of the marathon as an experience that transcends the purely sporting dimension.

The book’s most distinctive feature lies in its structure: the text contains 42,195 words, matching the exact number of meters in an official marathon. This narrative choice transforms the race into a symbolic measure of human experience, leading readers through a path shaped by discipline, responsibility, and perseverance.

In Galli’s autobiographical account, the marathon becomes a place where one confronts personal limits. Running is not portrayed as a competition against others but as an ongoing dialogue with oneself, where every step and every breath acquires meaning. Alongside sport, music and the legal profession also play important roles, two seemingly distant worlds that ultimately intertwine within a direct and deeply personal narrative.

Particularly significant is the reference to the Paris Marathon. For Galli, it represents the moment when the roles and certainties built over years of professional practice begin to fall away.

“There is no one to convince,” the book explains; what remains is the confrontation with oneself. Running thus becomes an essential test, free from codes and strategies, where endurance, vulnerability, and the determination to continue despite fatigue are constantly measured.

From this experience emerges the message that runs throughout the entire book: courage does not consist of extraordinary gestures, but in the decision to keep moving forward despite exhaustion and indifference. As the author suggests, one must continue “aiming ahead without focusing on the finish line, paying attention instead to one step after another.”

La Corsa di una Vita speaks not only to sports enthusiasts but also to anyone who has faced personal or professional challenges. The finish line described by Piergiorgio Galli is not merely that of a marathon; it is the journey each person undertakes to overcome their own limitations and discover a more authentic sense of self. La Corsa di una Vita. Una piccolissima storia per tutti che è tutto per me

Author: Piergiorgio Galli Publisher: Ealixir Editions Genre: Autobiography / Autobiographical Narrative / Personal Growth Publication Year: 2025 Pages: 171 Format: Paperback, Kindle Language: Italian

 
 

Nestled among the medieval streets of Castell'Arquato — one of Italy's most beautiful historic villages, awarded the Orange Flag by the Touring Club Italiano — the Monterosso Val d'Arda Festival celebrates its 13th edition on 9–10 May 2026.

Free to attend, the two-day event is dedicated to the Monterosso Val d'Arda DOC, a native white wine from the hills of the Piacenza province with a history dating back to at least 1536, when it was first documented — and reportedly enjoyed by Pope Paul III Farnese.

The Monterosso is a blend of local white grape varieties — Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, Moscato Bianco, Ortrugo, Trebbiano Romagnolo and others — produced exclusively in six hill municipalities of the Piacenza area. It comes in three styles: still, sparkling (frizzante) and fully sparkling (spumante), each straw-to-golden in colour with a delicate, characteristic nose.

This year's programme introduces structured masterclasses with guided tastings and food pairings, with ticket proceeds entirely donated to Piacenza's Centre Against Violence.

Beyond the glass, the festival lines the scenic via della barricaia with over 32 local wineries and a rich street food offer: tortelli, anolini, DOP Coppa, Grana Padano and more. Talks and a wine-painting workshop round out the daytime programme, while the Trekking del Vino winds through the vineyards and gentle hills of the Val d'Arda — one of the most evocative ways to discover this winemaking valley. The day closes with the Monterosso After Party, an evening DJ set from 7 pm.

The event is organised by the volunteers of La Goccia APS and holds patronage from the Municipality of Castell'Arquato, the Province of Piacenza, and the Emilia-Romagna Region, which awarded it the #Plastic-freER sustainability label.

Castell'Arquato (PC) — 9–10 May 2026, 10:00–20:00. Entry free. Masterclass bookings: +39 331 372 4570 / info@monterossofestival.it

 
 

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