The global automotive industry is going through a phase of redefinition where technological innovation must deal with an increasingly unstable geopolitical landscape. The news of the day outlines a market with two speeds: on one hand digital excellence, on the other logistical and regulatory barriers. While in Singapore WeRide and Grab launch the first public robotaxi service, marking the milestone of Level 4 autonomous driving integrated on a large scale, the traditional industry is feeling the shocks of international crises. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Mazda ...

Maserati and Bianchet announce a special collaboration focused on a passion for beauty, mechanical precision, and artisanal tradition. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the iconic Trident symbol inspired by the Fountain of Neptune in Bologna and first seen on the winning Tipo 26 at the Targa Florio, the two companies present UltraFino Maserati, the Flying Tourbillon watch that pays tribute to the meeting of Maserati MCPura performance and Swiss haute horlogerie craftsmanship, offered in a limited collection of 100 unique pieces, unveiled at the Watches and Wonders 2026 fair ...

Pirelli has developed bespoke versions of the P Zero R for the new Audi RS 5 and RS 3 and RS 3 competition limited. The goal is to ensure driving pleasure in everyday use, without compromising on track performance, with particular attention to high grip and reduced braking distances. Audi RS was among the first brands to bring the P Zero R to the road, a tire designed to enhance performance on the road and driving pleasure of sports cars. The new fitments are the result of over 25 years ...

Honda announces the winners of the 2025 edition of the Yūshū program, which rewards European dealerships that have excelled in terms of customer experience, based on feedback from over 1,500 customers participating in the customer service index. Launched in Europe in 2022, the program has been expanded year after year to emphasize the strategic importance of the customer experience and recognize dealer excellence in the motorcycle and automotive divisions. The 2025 edition includes a total of 60 winners, awarded for sales and after sales activities. A new feature this ...

In March, the used car market in Italy saw a 5.6% increase with 302,571 changes of ownership. Overall, the total number of vehicle transfers reached 417,288 (+6.4%). For every 100 new cars sold, 164 used cars were transferred. Looking at the first quarter of the year, this ratio increases to 179 used cars for every 100 new ones. Regarding ownership transfers, there was a slight decrease of 0.4% for both cars and all vehicles in the first three months, and a 1.3% decrease for ...

The Italian pre-sale of the new RS 5 has started, an evolution of the RS 4 and the first high-performance PHEV in Audi Sport history. The plug-in hybrid technology is combined with the authentic RS DNA: it combines a pure sports car soul with a strong grand touring vocation. The 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with 510 hp works in conjunction with a 177 hp electric motor. This results in a total maximum power of 639 hp, a torque of 825 Nm, and a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3 ...

RV Tech, the technological joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian has reached a crucial milestone: the completion of winter tests for the first generation of vehicles equipped with the new shared software. Despite progress in Sweden and Arizona, VW Group of America CEO Kjell Gruner has tempered enthusiasm for the US market, confirming that it will still be years before the technology reaches American dealerships. The core of the collaboration is Rivian's "zonal" architecture, which replaces the hundreds of scattered microchips in the car with a few highly ...

The technological challenge between Chinese auto giants for EV charging has reached a new peak. Just one month after the launch of BYD's "Flash Charging" technology, Geely responded by announcing even faster charging performance for its premium brand Lynk & Co, setting what appears to be the new (temporary) benchmark for the industry. According to official data released by the company, the new flagship Lynk & Co 10, equipped with the Energee Golden Brick battery and a 900V architecture, set record times going from 10% to 70% capacity in 4'22 ...

Chinese automotive giants Chery and Geely have announced a strategic breakthrough for 2026, heavily focusing on HEV technology to challenge Toyota's historical dominance. The new goal is ambitious: to reduce fuel consumption to as low as 2 liters per 100 km in urban conditions. Unlike traditional systems, based on power split mechanisms (such as the Toyota Hybrid System), the two Chinese manufacturers are adopting "series-parallel" architectures with multi-speed dedicated hybrid transmissions (DHT). This choice allows for the use of more powerful electric motors (up to 180 kW), ensuring lightning-fast ...

With the conclusion of the selection committee's work, the list of vehicles admitted to the 2026 Mille Miglia has taken shape. There will be 29 nations represented by over 400 crews that have passed the selection process: Italy confirms itself as the center of the race with 225 entries, followed by the Netherlands, United States, and Great Britain. Participants from more distant countries such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, Australia, and others are also present. From a technical standpoint, the historical value of the event is reaffirmed by the presence ...