The automotive world finds itself at a more treacherous crossroads than ever between geopolitics, innovation, and industrial fragility. On one hand, the "truce" on the USA-EU agreement symbolizes a temporary pause in the trade war, but the risk of new escalations remains, with tariffs weighing like a wave at the mercy of tensions. Faced with this instability, Stellantis and Leapmotor are strongly focusing on Spain, leveraging the alliance to reduce costs and increase competitiveness, while Renault, stuck in labor negotiations, risks losing ground in Europe. Technological innovation is running faster ...

The Motor Valley Fest confirms itself as a strategic hub for the new generations. From May 28 to 31, the eighth edition of the festival of the Motor Valley of Emilia-Romagna will focus on training and orientation, offering young talents privileged access to the new mobility professions. On May 28 and 29, the Teatro del Collegio San Carlo will host the Talent Talk, ten thematic meetings to deepen the evolution of professions and new digital skills. On stage, the top executives and experts of iconic brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini ...

BMW M launches a technological challenge to protect the future of its high-performance thermal engines. Starting from mid-2026, the six-cylinder in-line engines of the M range will debut the Ignite technology, an innovative pre-chamber ignition system patented in 2024, intended for the engines of M2, M3, and M4. Derived directly from motorsport, this solution represents the key to combining extreme performance with the strict requirements of the Euro 7 regulation, in force since November. The heart of the system is a small additional combustion chamber located in the cylinder head ...

The Turkish electric vehicle manufacturer Togg and the Chinese EV battery leader Catl have officially announced a strategic partnership for mass production based on the innovative Catl Bedrock skateboard chassis. The agreement involves the joint development of three new B-segment models, with the debut of the first vehicle expected in 2027. This is a milestone for the Chinese automotive industry: it is the first time that an integrated intelligent chassis produced in China is being supplied to a foreign passenger car brand for large-scale production. The Catl Integrated Intelligent Chassis ...

Renault has announced the suspension of plans to produce three new vehicles in Spain, following the failure of negotiations with the unions. The decision opens up a scenario of uncertainty for the Palencia and Valladolid plants, which employ around 6,000 workers, and puts at risk the investments planned from 2028 onwards. The now frozen plan involved the allocation of three new electric and hybrid models based on a new platform to Palencia, as well as the confirmation of the production of two hybrid models in Valladolid. The French company ...

Toyota Professional is consolidating its position in the Italian commercial vehicle market, closing a record-breaking April with a 5.6% market share. The brand also confirms its leadership in the electric segment, holding a 27% share thanks to the success of the Proace City and Proace Max models. Building on these results, the Japanese company is launching the "Toyota Professional Setup Project" in collaboration with partner Focaccia Group. The aim is to offer specialized ready-to-use solutions, integrating the factory offer with certified custom configurations. The program includes the launch of ...

After the extraordinary public success of the last edition, the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) returns this weekend to the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit for the second round of the 2026 season. The 7.004 km Belgian "rollercoaster" is set to host the 15th race of its history in the championship, confirming itself as a fixed and essential stop on the calendar. Among the Hypercars, the premier class is experiencing a moment of grace with 17 permanent entries. Toyota, the current championship leader after the victory in Imola, aims for a ...

Bugatti continues the development of the Tourbillon, bringing the validation prototypes to the icy roads of northern Sweden. At the Colmis test center in Arjeplog, the new hypercar is undergoing extreme tests to ensure that its 1,800 HP remain manageable even in the most critical grip conditions, where snow and ice expose every dynamic nuance of the vehicle. The technological heart of the Tourbillon, successor to the Chiron, is an innovative hybrid powertrain that combines an 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine with three electric motors. In Sweden, the ...

Stellantis and Leapmotor strengthen their strategic alliance with an industrial plan that puts Spain at the center. After the success of the Leapmotor International joint venture, which exceeded 40,000 deliveries in Europe in 2025, the two groups now aim to enhance local production to ensure more affordable electric vehicles. The pillars of the agreement focus on the Saragossa hub (Figueruelas). The plant, a historic Opel site, will significantly increase volumes. By 2026, the production of Leapmotor's C-SUV B10 is expected to start. Furthermore, a new line for an ...

The seventh episode of 2026 of Ruote in Pista, episode number 2649, will air today at 5:30 pm on Sportitalia (channel 60 on digital terrestrial and live streaming on Sportitalia.com). This week: just a few months after the coupe, the Spider arrives. Ferrari Amalfi gets a new roof and enhances the pleasure of driving with the top down. Electric yes, but super sporty with a weight/power ratio of just 3.3 kg per horsepower! We took the Kia EV6 GT on the track. Auto China 2026: from ...