This year, Volkswagen Italia has decided to launch an unprecedented offer on the Polo, Taigo, and New T-Cross, valid throughout November: Black Month 99. This exclusive offer dedicated to Black Friday month allows customers to purchase the three B-segment models for 99 euros per month by choosing the Volkswagen Progetto Valore financing plan, with an interest rate (TAN) of 0.99%. This promotional initiative is accompanied by a dedicated communication campaign called “Black Month 99” and a special initiative created in collaboration with Amazon.it.

According to a report by Citi, a US multinational investment bank and financial services company, BYD aims to double its sales outside China, with a target of 1.6 million vehicles by 2026, compared to the 1 million expected this year. According to the report, which cites BYD management, the expansion will be driven by the launch of new models and double-digit growth in foreign markets. The strategy calls for a balance of sales between Europe, North America, and ASEAN markets, each of which will account for about one-third in ...

The Chinese automotive market reached a historic milestone in October, marking its ninth consecutive month of growth (+8.8%) to over 3.3 million cars. For the first time, electrified vehicles (EVs, PHEVs, and range-extended vehicles) accounted for the majority of monthly deliveries, reaching a 52% share of the total. According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), total deliveries of electrified vehicles increased by 20% year-on-year, reaching approximately 1.7 million units. BEV deliveries grew by 32% to 1.1 million units. Exports remain the ...

Ducati and Garage51 have unveiled details of the V2 Ducati Future Champ Academy, a new sporting and training format dedicated to discovering and developing young motorcycle riders. The project uses the Panigale V2 in a single-brand trophy, accompanied by a multidisciplinary program that is unique in the world of racing. The Academy, which will put 30 Panigale V2s on the track, is not limited to racing alone, but includes a training program that includes classroom lessons, pre-season testing, and constant technical support in the pits provided by expert personnel, including ...

The European debut of Denza, the premium brand of China's BYD, will be delayed. BYD had announced the launch of its premium models in April, initially on the German market, without specifying a precise date. Two months later, it announced that the first orders for the Denza Z9 GT shooting brake would be accepted from the end of 2025. Now, the German newspaper Handelsblatt reports that Denza models (in addition to the Z9 GT, the seven-seat luxury van D9 presented in China three years ago is also planned) will ...

The global automotive map is being rewritten live. On the one hand, Stellantis, under Antonio Filosa's new leadership, is cutting contracts for battery raw materials, a sign that the grand “Dare Forward 2030” plan can no longer withstand the pressure of a slowing electric market. On the other hand, BYD is relaunching and aiming to sell 1.6 million cars abroad by 2026, building factories in Turkey and Hungary as outposts for an announced conquest. The contradiction is striking: while European manufacturers are backtracking to defend their margins, the ...

The 12th edition of the Lamborghini World Finals, which took place on Saturday and Sunday at the Misano circuit, was a huge success, attracting an extraordinary turnout in terms of spectators (10,000 on the final day) and participants. With 112 drivers of 35 different nationalities and a total of 36 teams, the highlight of the single-make series reserved for the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 crowned seven different champions in the various classes. There were eleven winners in the four races held over the weekend, with 29 different drivers ...

Bridgestone presents its latest ultra-high-performance tire: Potenza Sport EVO with Enliten technology. A direct evolution of the Potenza Sport, the new tire offers improved sports performance, wet control, durability, and fuel/energy efficiency, as well as a wider range of sizes on the market. The new Potenza Sport EVO offers exceptional control even at high speeds, maintaining vehicle stability both in a straight line and when cornering. The tire also guarantees excellent wet grip, as confirmed by its EU Class A label. Compared to the Potenza Sport, it guarantees a ...

The Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 teams will launch their campaigns for the 2026 F1 season at Ford's headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. On January 15th, the two teams will join Ford Racing to unveil their respective liveries for the new generation of cars, ahead of a season that will see a change in regulations, and will also introduce Red Bull Ford Powertrains ahead of its debut as a power unit manufacturer. Paying tribute to Ford's heritage, Red Bull has chosen to ...

The Fiat Grande Panda has won the 40th Auto Europa 2026 title. Its victory was decided by the members of the Italian Union of Automotive Journalists (UIGA), together with a popular jury and opinion leaders, who first selected the winner from among twenty models launched on the market between September 1st, 2024, and August 31st, 2025, then from among the seven finalists featured in the final event, hosted on November 10th and 11th by the Milan headquarters of Bosch Italia, the institutional partner of the initiative. The jury's choice ...