| Auto-Saharan Company | |
|---|---|
 An AS.42 desert patrol vehicle of the Auto-Saharan Company | |
| Active | 1 July 1937 - 13 May 1943 |
| Disbanded | 13 May 1943 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch |  Royal Italian Army |
| Role | Reconnaissance Intelligence gathering Raiding operations |
| Nickname(s) | "La Compagnia" |
| Equipment | Trattore Leggero SPA TL.37 "Libia", Autocarro Sahariano SPA AS.37, Camionetta Desertica SPA-Viberti AS.42, Camion FIAT 634, Camion Lancia 3 RO |
| Engagements | Second World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Alberto Mannerini |
The Auto-Saharan Companies (Compagnie Auto-Avio-Sahariane) were Italian military units specialised in long range patrols of the Sahara Desert. Companies were formed around expert soldiers (called "Arditi Camionettisti"), riding AB 41 armored cars and FIAT and Lancia light trucks customized to operate in the desert. The units operated from the late 1930s to the Italian surrender in 1943.