On Friday, CA Auto Bank priced its inaugural 500 million euros green bond, maturing in July 2028 with a fixed coupon of 2.75%. This transaction marks the company's debut as a green bond issuer under the Crédit Agricole Group's Green Bond Framework and confirms the Group's ambition to establish itself as a leader in green mobility, in line with its ESG strategy and Sustainability Plan. The proceeds from the green bond will be used by CA Auto Bank to finance or refinance electric vehicles, supporting ...

CA Auto Bank and Drivalia announce a double appointment at the top of the Group. Starting July 1st, Roberto Sportiello will be the new CEO of Drivalia, the Group's rental and mobility company. He will succeed Paolo Manfreddi, who will simultaneously take over the helm of Ferrari Financial Services, a joint venture between CA Auto Bank and Ferrari, subject to approval by the competent authorities. Sportiello will lead Drivalia in its next phase of expansion. His international experience in the automotive finance sector, consolidated over more than twenty years ...

Toyota Motor Europe has honored 46 outstanding dealers with the Toyota Ichiban Award 2025 during an event held in Bologna. These dealers stood out among more than 2,500 across Europe for their dedication to ensuring a high-level customer experience. Six of them also received the special “Going Beyond” award, a distinction reserved for those who are constantly striving to exceed expectations. The three Italian dealers that stood out in the 2025 edition are E.N.A., Ferri Auto, and Fuji Auto. “The Ichiban award winners have earned this recognition ...

Norris wins the Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, followed by teammate Piastri, securing another McLaren one-two finish. Ferrari returns to second place in the World Championship with Leclerc in third and Hamilton in fourth. It was a home race to forget for Red Bull, with Verstappen hit by Antonelli (who will serve a grid penalty in the next Grand Prix) at the start and immediately out of the running, with Tsunoda further and further down the field. It was the same story for Williams, which failed to get off the ...

Three years after its presentation at the 2022 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, Ferrari has chosen the most important event on the GT racing calendar to unveil the new 296 GT3 Evo. The car builds on the experience gained with the 296 LMGT3 and the 296 GT3, which, since its debut, has won five titles, including Drivers' and Team titles in the Pro class of the GT World Challenge Endurance Cup, as well as victories at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and Daytona. The statistics bring the tally to 140 ...

Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley has called for a stronger US industrial base, suggesting that moderate tariffs could boost job creation in the “essential economy.” Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Farley said US manufacturers are at a disadvantage against countries that heavily subsidize local production. The CEO stressed the importance of a “level playing field” for finished vehicles, while maintaining the importation of global components. His current position marks a shift from February, when he harshly criticized President Trump's trade policies, calling them “a source of cost and ...

General Motors, the US brand historically synonymous with large pick-up trucks and SUVs, could soon be exploring a whole new territory: electric two-wheelers. A recently published patent, revealed by specialist magazine Visordown, shows the design of a scrambler-style electric motorcycle, which could be the American giant's first model in the world of zero-emission two-wheelers and urban micromobility. The patent illustrates a slim and compact two-wheeler with a flat seat, high handlebars, and dual-sport tires: a configuration that suggests versatility, suitable for both short urban trips and light off-road excursions ...

The Volkswagen and BMW groups, Mercedes-Benz, Bosch, and Continental are among the 11 German automotive and technology companies that have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and share a cutting-edge automotive software platform. The alliance is designed to counter the growing technological dominance of the United States and “regain” control over future digital vehicle architectures. Backed by the German automotive industry association VDA, the initiative—presented at the 29th International Congress for Automotive Electronics in Berlin—aims to curb rising development costs and accelerate innovation by creating a ...

Quartermaster, the pickup truck from Ineos, with its 544 centimeters in length, is an imposing yet functional vehicle for both off-road use and work in extreme conditions. Available in Quartermaster, Fieldmaster, or Trialmaster versions, this pickup can load, tow, pull, or recover anything. It has a towing capacity of 3.5 tons and a load capacity of 2,000 liters, as well as a winch with a capacity of 5.5 tons for self-recovery or rescue of other vehicles. It is built to last, ensuring comfort and practicality thanks to ...

Lamborghini scores its first victory in the 24 Hours of Spa. After three consecutive wins from 2018 to 2019 at the 24 Hours of Daytona, victories in 2018 and 2019 at the 12 Hours of Sebring, and last year's win at Petit Le Mans in Road Atlanta, the Sant'Agata Bolognese-based manufacturer celebrates triumph in the classic Belgian race. A victory (the 191st for the Huracán GT3) built from the early stages, achieved on the 7.004 km Ardennes circuit by the Grasser Racing Team's EVO2, driven ...