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Enzo uncovers a wealth of new facts about the origins, ambitions, and private life of Enzo Ferrari. Drawing on years of original research conducted in Italy and abroad, this book lays bare the hidden aspects of Ferrari's career. From his earliest failed business ventures, to his political dealings with Italy's fascist government, Allied occupiers, and even Communist leaders. Revisit all the highlights of Ferrari's rise to greatness. Including his driving career in the 1920s, his management of racing teams for Alfa Romeo in the 1930s and the launch of his own company and team in the late 1940s.

En Japón es conocido como "Ghosn Shock": el sorprendente arresto de Carlos Ghosn, el director ejecutivo de élite que salvó a Nissan y la convirtió en parte de un imperio automotriz global. Aún más impactante fue su audaz escape de Japón, empacado en una caja a bordo de un jet privado con destino al Líbano, después de pasar meses subsistiendo a base de engrudo de arroz en un centro de detención japonés. ¿Cómo se llegó a esto y por qué? Esta es la historia extendida de lo que llevó al Ghosn Shock y lo que este dejó a su paso.

A Road Well Traveled offers many lessons to be drawn from the pioneers of the automotive industry and the fascinating lives they led. Some became fabulously wealthy; others died in obscurity. But they developed America's largest industry in the space of one generation and demonstrated the skills and characteristics necessary to achieve such success.