1. The Democratic governor has not been charged with wrongdoing but has acknowledged that his personnel director, Joe Cini, is among those whose work prosecutors are examining.

2. There are, Cini confirmed, no plans at all to enter the 4–wheel drive market as the investment would be impossible to recoup. «The car will remain a product of excellence through passion,» he said quoting the company’s motto.

3. The Quattroporte Automatica, described by Umberto Cini, Maserati’s area manager for the Middle East and South Africa as in the super premium category, is targeted partly at the driven rather than the driving and a younger, socially aspiring buyer. «We would like to open the market with the Quattroporte to people who cannot or do not want to drive themselves,» said Cini, adding that in recent years, the target buyer is 55–60 years old. «Now heading for younger buyers 40–45 – the new social group emerging worldwide, the trend setters.» Maserati has high hopes for acceptance of its new four–door marque and response so far has been good.

4. Very labor intensive to make, each car involves 480 people to produce it. «We intend to develop and improve the young markets,» said Cini. «We expect an increase in China of 65 percent and 100 percent the Middle East over last year.» His aspirations for the Kingdom are even higher, aiming at 130 percent growth in 2007 over 2006.

5. Gozo, 60 miles south of Sicily, has a population of about 32,000 and is one of Malta‘s three inhabited islands – filled with vacation homes and holiday resorts. –– Associated Press writers George Cini in Valletta, Malta, Phil Davis in Tampa, Fla., and Rachel Zoll in New York contributed to this report.