Verb conjugation of "investire" in Italian

The current situation in Libya is really difficult. I tried to get in contact with acquaintances, but all the phones were not working. I'm really concerned about their well-being. I'll try again later.
It was the first time that we were on the Italian side of the lakes. It is amazing to see how different things can be on two sides of the border. People dress and behave differently. It was a great experience. I even used words from Lesson 45.
I agree with you that small cars are often very beautiful, such as Fiat and Skoda, however, bigger cars are safer. I think that old, used cars are usually unsafe. The safety standard changes all the time.