The Autolink index, which analyzes the stock market performance of major car manufacturers, remains positive. In the period from April 28th to May 9th, the panel closed at +2.8%. However, following several declines in recent weeks, the index remains negative since the beginning of the year, currently at -3.2%. During the period under review, almost all manufacturers closed positively, with a few exceptions: Daimler, Dongfeng, Lucid, Nio, Renault, and Toyota. Ferrari closed at +6.4%, Stellantis at +4.9%. The best performer of the week was Zeekr (+21 ...

Bollinger Motors has been placed in receivership by a federal judge after founder Robert Bollinger sued California-based owner Mullen Automotive for breach of the repayment terms of a 10 million dollars loan he made to Mullen at the end of last year. The lawsuit, filed on March 21st, asked the court to appoint a bankruptcy trustee to secure the company's assets and ensure that Robert Bollinger and other creditors are paid. Mullen, the majority shareholder of Bollinger Motors, did not attend the May 7th hearing on the case, and ...

Drivalia supports international cycling. The rental and mobility company of the CA Auto Bank group has been confirmed as Official Car Rental for the 108th edition of the Giro d'Italia, which started today in Durres, Albania, and will end on Sunday, June 1st, in Rome. Drivalia will accompany the Corsa Rosa throughout all 21 stages of the race. The sponsorship also includes the Giro d'Italia Women, from July 6th to 13th, which will feature the best female athletes on the international cycling scene. By supporting this world-class event ...

With 458 votes in favor, 101 against, and 14 abstentions, members of the European Parliament approved the Commission's proposal to support the European automotive sector yesterday afternoon. The amendment offers car manufacturers the possibility of complying with the CO2 emission standards for 2025-2027 based on their average emissions over the entire three-year period, rather than on an annual basis. This approach will allow them to offset any exceedances of the annual emission limit by achieving better performance over the three-year period. The current rules set specific annual targets for ...

With new van sales continuing to grow across Europe and new brands entering the market, demand for safer and more sustainable commercial vehicles is increasing. Making an informed decision when choosing your next van has never been more crucial for businesses and professionals, especially when it comes to safety. To simplify this process, Euro NCAP will adopt an easy-to-understand star rating system, replacing the previous medal system for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The new star ratings will continue to indicate to businesses and professionals which models are equipped with ...

In the traditional weekly comparison between the euro and the main international currencies, in the period May 3rd-9th, the single European currency was weaker than almost all other currencies, with a few exceptions: the US dollar, Brazilian real, Indian rupee, and Mexican peso, against which it closed slightly higher. The euro was therefore weaker than the Japanese yen, British pound, Swiss franc, Thai baht, Russian ruble, Chinese yuan, Swedish krona, and South Korean won.

2025 will see the launch of five new special series created by Mercedes-Benz Italia to offer a unique model with high customer value across different car segments. The stars of this new spring for Mercedes-Benz will be the B-Class and EQA Street Edition, GLA Tech Edition, GLB Seaside Edition, C-Class Station Wagon Travel Edition, and CLE Coupé Lifestyle Edition, each with a highly distinctive identity and exclusive features that enhance their positioning, including elements from Manufaktur, the brand's customization program that makes every Mercedes unique and individual. A common ...

Jasmine Paolini, one of the brightest stars in international tennis, is the new brand ambassador for Alfa Romeo. In her new role, Paolini will be the face of various communication initiatives over the coming months, representing the brand at national and international events and consolidating its image as a symbol of Italian style and exhilarating performance on the global stage. With her tenacity and energy, the young Tuscan tennis player authentically expresses the noble values of Italian sportsmanship while bringing the brand closer to new generations.

Mitsubishi may resume vehicle production in the United States as it prepares for an estimated 250 million dollars impact from tariffs in the current fiscal year and a 26% drop in US sales. The Japanese automaker said it is considering joint production of utility vehicles in the US through joint investments in one of partner Nissan Motor's US assembly plants. CEO Takao Kato outlined the development yesterday during the presentation of financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31st. But he declined to provide details, saying the idea ...

More and more customers are opting for full hybrid technology: Renault, ranked second in hybrid car sales in Europe, has sold 750,000 full hybrid vehicles in the last five years. Today, the brand is unveiling a new 1.8-litre full hybrid E-Tech 160 hp engine with a 1.4 kW/h battery, which will be fitted to the Captur and Symbioz: more powerful, more responsive and more efficient in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, with 99 g/km for both models. E-Tech full hybrid technology allows the ...