At the start of the Rally Rouergue Rodez Aveyron Occitania (July 3rd-5th), Alpine unveiled the rally version of the A290, the first electric Alpine designed for customer competition. This new model, called the A290 Rallye and developed by the Alpine Racing teams in Viry-Châtillon, will be assembled in the workshop of the racing department at the Alpine factory in Dieppe. The A290 Rallye embodies all the racing DNA that Jean Rédélé imbued Alpine with when he created the brand. A true gateway to electric car racing, the ...

Defender Octa, the pinnacle of extreme performance on and off-road, shows a new grit, even bolder with the Octa Black version. The numerous black details of the high-performance 4x4 give the most durable, capable, and luxurious model in the Defender family an even more focused presence and even greater luxury. No fewer than 30 exterior elements have been given black finishes for this transformation. The Defender Octa Black is finished in Narvik Black: the most authentic black in the Defender color lineup. Narvik Black is deep and dark, with a ...

On July 1st, during the plenary meeting of the motorsport section of Anfia held at the headquarters of UFI Filters in Nogarole Rocca (Verona, Italy), with more than thirty participants, the renewal of the section's governance was ratified, with the appointment of new institutional officers. Massimiliano Marsiaj (Sabelt) was confirmed as Coordinator for the four-year period 2025-2028, heading a coordination committee composed of Andrea Bernoni (OZ), Riccardo De Filippi (Marelli), Davide Moletta (UFI Filters), and Marcello Tardito (Podium Advanced Technologies), representing four members of the section.

Available in Sedan, Sportback, and allstreet configurations, the revamped Audi A3 range boasts the most extensive technology portfolio on the premium market. With power outputs ranging from 116 to 400 hp and five powertrain options – TFSI and TDI internal combustion engines, mild hybrid, plug-in and the iconic 5-cylinder engine reserved for the high-performance RS versions – there are also three different drive systems. The front-wheel drive and quattro all-wheel drive solutions with RS torque splitter are now joined by the quattro all-wheel drive configuration with electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch, which can adjust ...

Reversal of the trend for the Autolink index, which analyzes the stock market performance of leading car manufacturers. After numerous consecutive negative closings, the panel closed at +2.1% in the period June 25th-July 3rd. However, the index remains negative since the beginning of the year, currently at -4%. During the period under review, BYD, Changan, Chery, Geely, Maruti, Rivian, Suzuki, Tesla, Xpeng, and Zeekr closed negatively, while Polestar broke even (+0%). Stellantis closed at +2.8%, Ferrari at +2.5%. The best performer of the week was Ford (+12 ...

Dacia reaffirms its position as the best-selling brand to private buyers in Italy for the fifth consecutive half-year, consolidating its leadership in the domestic market, which has now lasted for two and a half years. The appeal of the range and the “Value for Money” positioning of its models are reflected in the 49,749 vehicles sold from January to June (+2.2%), bringing the brand to an 11.2% market share among private buyers. One of the brand's trump cards is its LPG range, which, thanks to its ...

In the traditional weekly comparison between the euro and the main international currencies, in the period June 24th-July 2nd, the single European currency was stronger than virtually all other currencies, with only two exceptions: the Swiss franc, against which it closed with a slight loss, and the Brazilian real, against which it reached parity. The euro therefore rose during the period under review against the US dollar, Japanese yen, British pound, Thai baht, Russian ruble, Chinese yuan, Swedish krona, South Korean won, Indian rupee, and Mexican peso.

When two icons of the Riviera meet—one born under the Italian sun, the other on the shores of Saint-Tropez—the result is pure Mediterranean magic. Fiat and Vilebrequin have joined forces to bring a dream to life: the Topolino Vilebrequin Collector's Edition, a special version of the microcar that celebrates style, spontaneity, and the feeling of an endless summer by the sea. Since 1971, Vilebrequin has been dressing entire generations for Mediterranean summers, while Fiat has always embodied the Italian idea of “buon vivere” with iconic models such ...

The Kia EV9 GT makes its debut on the Italian market. Increased power, performance-oriented onboard technology, and exclusive design details enhance the long-range, efficient, and versatile characteristics of the three-row electric SUV. The all-wheel drive system and available power make the EV9 GT the most powerful SUV ever produced by Kia, with 508 hp and a range of over 500 km. The increased power is supported by electronic control suspension (ECS), which offers excellent driving comfort and high stability thanks to optimized control. For the first time on a Kia ...

Geely has signed a distribution agreement with Saudi Arabia's Jameel Motors, which is making its debut on the Italian market and will be responsible for marketing the Chinese manufacturer's new models. Jameel Motors has over 80 years of experience in the automotive sector as a distributor and supplier of mobility solutions. It already works with Toyota, BYD, MG, GAC, and Changan. Italy joins the many markets where Jameel Motors is already present: the United Kingdom, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Egypt, Algeria, Japan, China, Australia, South Africa ...