The automotive sector confirms itself as a rapidly evolving market and a real battlefield characterized by strategic alliances and different industrial visions. Negotiations between France and Germany on CO2 targets for 2035 show the attempt of the two European powers to calibrate the transition towards zero emissions, softening regulatory constraints and reopening dialogue with the United Kingdom. This convergence reflects a clear need: the ambition of a green future must come to terms with technical feasibility, costs, and strong pressure on the entire supply chain. In this scenario, Europe finds …

The Ferrari Driver Academy has defined the sports programs for the 2027 season, which will see eight young talents from the Maranello nursery involved in competitions ranging from karting to Formula 2, passing through Formula 3, Formula Regional, Formula 4 and F1 Academy. Three new entries for this academic year: Turkish Alp Aksoy, Colombian Salim Hanna, and Dutch Daniel Miron. 2026 also marks the conclusion of Dino Beganovic and Rafael Câmara's experience in the Ferrari Driver Academy. For both, a new chapter in their careers begins: it was announced yesterday …

Fiat Topolino has been included by Time among the Best Inventions of 2026, in the Design category, obtaining a prestigious international recognition for its original approach to urban mobility. By combining iconic Italian design, the simplicity of electric mobility, and practicality in daily use, Topolino embodies Fiat's ambition to make mobility more accessible, enjoyable, and tailored to people's needs. To compile the Best Inventions list every year, Time collects nominations from its editors and correspondents worldwide, along with those submitted through an online application process. Each invention is evaluated based …

Just a few days after the presentation of the 2 CV Concept, Citroën launches a digital platform with the publication of a website entirely dedicated to the concept. Much more than just a product showcase, the platform offers an immersive experience, inviting visitors to dive into the world of the 2 CV Concept. Navigating the platform, visitors will discover the multiple facets of the 2 CV Concept: the iconic design, the immediately recognizable silhouette, 100% electric mobility, the ingenious approach to simplicity, and the optimistic vision of the automobile. The …

Mercedes-Benz and Nvidia have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to develop the next generation of automated driving systems. The collaboration combines Mercedes-Benz's expertise in automotive engineering and safety, along with the MB.OS operating system, with Nvidia's accelerated computing and artificial intelligence technologies. Key points of the technological and industrial agreement include hardware and software integration with the star's operating system, MB.OS, which will work in synergy with Nvidia Hyperion's onboard computing and sensor architecture. Driving dynamics management will be entrusted to the Alpamayo Stack software to enable urban …

Öhlins (part of the Brembo Group since 2025) has announced a new partnership with the Audi Revolut F1 Team, coinciding with the team's debut season in the top category of motorsport. Under the agreement, Öhlins will serve as the official shock absorber supplier for the team. The partnership is based on a joint development program focused on the design, testing, and optimization of shock absorber performance, initiated prior to the team's debut last March. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the long history of sporting collaboration between the two …

As part of the strategic reorientation plan called "Sportwagenschmiede '35", Porsche presents a futuristic concept car that offers a preview of how the brand's design identity will evolve. At the heart of the project are a coherent and timeless automotive design, as well as a particularly intense connection between driver and vehicle. "At the same time, the Mission S represents a platform for mid-engine sports cars positioned above the 911; it is not a unique hypercar, but an additional offering articulated in different variants that will expand the range available …

Stellantis will resume producing vehicles under the Jeep brand in China starting next year, ending a four-year hiatus after the closure of the joint venture with GAC in 2022. The operation aims to transform the Asian country into a strategic export hub for international markets, with the only major exception being the United States. Production will take place in collaboration with Dongfeng Motor through the new company Dongfeng Stellantis Automotive Technology, established in August in Wuhan. The vehicles, fully electric and plug-in hybrids, will be assembled at Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën …

France and Germany are close to a bilateral agreement aimed at reducing European targets for CO2 emissions from vehicles by 2035 and reopening the doors to the United Kingdom within EU rules on "Made in Europe". The joint proposal, which will then have to be negotiated with other member states and the European Parliament, aims to ease the pressure on manufacturers and reshape supply chain constraints. In detail, the main measures defined by the draft agreement include the revision of emission targets: compared to the initial proposal of the Commission …

During a presentation event in Texas, Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the updated version of the second-generation Roadster. The electric supercar, developed in collaboration with SpaceX, has shown extraordinary capabilities thanks to the integration of compressed gas thrusters managed by a chassis control system. During dynamic demonstrations, the prototype "flew" off the ground, performing maneuvers and evolutions in the air, before safely landing guided by adjustable air jets. The use of "cold-gas" thrusters, positioned at strategic points on the vehicle and powered by rechargeable onboard tanks, allows pushing performance to …