The automotive sector is at a contested turning point, between short-term strategies and long-term revolutions. In Europe, the race towards electric vehicles clashes with a regulatory framework that penalizes internal combustion engines and consumers, while the safest and most technologically advanced models are only leaking into the premium segment. The introduction of new batteries and advanced assistance systems highlights a market that prefers to invest in innovation rather than quantity, leaving many small and medium-sized players chasing a growth that risks being more of an obstacle course than a real ...

Suzuki closed 2025 with 31,222 units registered in Italy, defending for the seventh consecutive year the 2% market share threshold, as the top European subsidiary of the Japanese brand in terms of volumes. "Despite the loss of the ultra-compact SUV Ignis and the iconic off-road Jimny, both sacrificial victims on the European altar of CO2 reduction. The European regulation, which strongly penalizes thermal engines in favor of electric ones, confirms to have failed in ensuring the mobility of European citizens by reducing CO2 emissions and meeting the needs in ...

Euro NCAP has officially announced the results of the tests conducted in 2025, awarding the models that have set new standards in automotive safety. In a year characterized by rigorous tests on over 23 new models, the Mercedes-Benz CLA stood out as the absolute queen, winning the "Best in Class" title in the small family car category with exceptional scores: 94% in adult protection and 93% in protection of vulnerable users. 2025 saw a strong advance of Asian manufacturers, capable of competing on equal terms with the historic European brands ...

Ranieri Niccoli has been appointed as the new President of the ANFIA Manufacturers Group, succeeding Umberto Tossini. Niccoli, Chief Manufacturing Officer at Automobili Lamborghini since 2008, plays a crucial role in guiding the company's production strategy and ensuring operational excellence. As a Board member, he brings with him a deep experience and leadership skills that have supported Lamborghini's ambitious growth and innovation goals. Niccoli began his career at Fiat Automobili and subsequently held managerial positions in other manufacturing companies, gaining comprehensive expertise in production and engineering.

The jury of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY), composed of 84 automotive journalists from 54 countries, has announced the winning models in the six categories for the 2026 edition. Chosen from 55 candidates, these will now compete for the title of Supreme Winner, which will be announced on March 5 during the International Women's Day week. The awarded cars reflect a market increasingly oriented towards electrification and technological concreteness. In the Compact Car category, the winner is the Nissan Leaf, praised for its intuitiveness and ...

Europe is taking a decisive step to counter Chinese technological sovereignty in the next-generation battery sector. Belgian Syensqo and French Axens, together with the research institute Ifpen, have announced the establishment of Argylium, a joint venture dedicated to the development and industrial-scale production of solid-state electrolytes based on sulfides. The goal of the new entity, based in France, is to overcome the "bottlenecks" that have so far prevented the transition of solid-state batteries from the laboratory to mass production. Leveraging Syensqo's decade-long experience at the La Rochelle pilot site ...

Range Rover today unveiled an exclusive series of editions inspired by London, celebrating British luxury, character, and originality. The collection kicks off with the introduction of the Velar Belgravia Edition, to be followed by three additional editions inspired by Hoxton, Battersea, and Westminster. Embodying the distinctive spirit of some of the most influential areas in the heart of the British Capital, each version will be crafted with details designed to enhance the design, sophistication, and rich heritage that define every Range Rover. The Velar Belgravia Edition is already available for ...

A new era for high performance officially begins: BMW M has unveiled the first details of its next generation of fully electric models, based on the Neue Klasse platform. The debut, scheduled for 2027, will see the first zero-emission M3 as the protagonist, a car that promises to redefine the standards of "driving pleasure" through technologies directly derived from motorsport. The heart of the innovation lies in the BMW M eDrive system, which involves the use of four independent electric motors, one per wheel. This configuration, managed by the central ...

Mazda takes a new step in its journey towards electrification with the debut of the new CX-6e, a model that represents an evolution in Mazda's vision of future mobility, based on design, efficiency, and human-centric technology. On the occasion of this launch, Mazda accompanies the presentation of the CX-6e with a concrete initiative, strengthening the offer on the Mazda6e to make access to Mazda technology even simpler and more affordable. In conjunction with the launch of the CX-6e, Mazda further enhances the offer on the Mazda6e with the Mazda6e ...

Chinese automotive giants have officially announced their sales targets for 2026, outlining an aggressive growth strategy in an increasingly competitive global market. Despite the slowdown in domestic demand and trade tensions with the West, the leading manufacturers are aiming for new records, betting on a penetration of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) that is expected to reach 61%. Leading the pack is Geely, which, after surpassing 3 million vehicles in 2025, has set a target of 3.45 million units for 2026 (+14%). Of these, over 2.2 million will be ...