Laforza First Showing of Its New 2003 Laforza At Concorso Italiano

    ESCONDIDO, Calif.--Aug. 14, 2001--Laforza Automobiles Inc. (Pink Sheets:LFZA) (OTCBB:LFZA) today announced they will present a prototype version of their new 2003 Laforza at the Concorso Italiano on August 17th, 2001.
    "We are very pleased that our 2003 protoype vehicle will be ready to show at this very prestigious event," stated David Hops, President of Laforza Automobiles Inc. "Our current plans are to have this model ready for production during the first quarter of calendar year 2002."
    "Automobile enthusiasts from around the world will be at this show," stated David Gorman, Director of Dealership Development. "This will be a great showcase to show our new vehicle and to develop new dealership opportunities."
    "We are also excited that Tom Tjaarda, Designer of the original Laforza will be at our booth this year," further stated Hops. "Tom is making the trip from Torino, Italy for the unveiling of our 2003 vehicle."
    There will be over 600 Italian exotic and classic automobiles at the show this year.

    About Laforza Automobiles Inc./Laforza International SpA

    Laforza Automobiles Inc. manufactures and distributes luxury-class Italian sport utility vehicles available in the United States and Europe. The bodywork is styled by the renowned automotive stylist Thomas Tjaarda and is manufactured in Cherasco, Italy by Laforza International SpA.
    For more information about Laforza, visit at www.laforza.com.
    For more information about Concorso Italiano, visit at www.concorso.com.