Luca Ciferri Europe Editor, based in Turin, Italy, for Automotive News [email protected] +39 348 274 00 40 See All Staff Page Recent Stories BMW Touring Coupe concept may get limited production run BMW's shooting brake concept based on the Z4 could be built in limited numbers up to 1,000 units. Giugiaro shares secret to timeless design Less than three months before he turns 85, Giorgetto Giugiaro remains a car design legend not only for what he accomplished in his unrivaled a 70-year career, but also for the freshness of his views. Lancia Pu+Ra concept looks to historic models to set brand's design direction Lancia turned to the Stratos and Beta for styling cues, as it prepares to join Alfa Romeo and DS in Stellantis' premium brand group. Smart to debut larger #3 model at Shanghai auto show The Smart #3, a coupe-styled, full-electric SUV, is larger than the #1, but is expected to have similar powertrains and ranges. It will be launched in Europe in 2024. Hyundai predicts electric Kona will become model line's top-seller Hyundai's first-generation full-electric Kona has exceeded expectations, so the Korean automaker has set its sights even higher for the second-generation model that arrives in Europe later this year. How Renault's de Meo aims to move Nissan alliance beyond 'compromise' The Renault CEO said in an interview that equalized shareholdings will give both automakers more freedom to think strategically. BMW makes second dedicated M model a plug-in hybrid The XM, a rebodied BMW X7 large SUV, has 644 hp of power and an electric-only range of more than 80 km. Lancia unveils new logo, design language ahead of relaunch Classic Lancias such as the Aurelia and the Stratos lent inspiration to the "Pu+Ra," or pure and radical, design theme. The Stellantis brand's first new models are due in 2024. Hyundai asks Giugiaro to re-create iconic Pony Coupe concept The now-lost 1974 Pony Coupe concept was a key influence on the South Korean brand's design. Toyota is closing its Russian plant; might sell it Toyota's St Petersburg plant, which builds the Camry and RAV4, has not been producing cars since March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ferrari launches first 4-door with $391,000 V-12 Purosangue Ferrari's Purosangue offers buyers a four-door "sports car," executives say, but production will be capped to preserve the brand's exclusivity. Deliveries start in Europe in the second quarter of 2023. Ferrari could close orders for 4-door Purosangue after demand 'exploded' Pre-orders soared after the announcement this year that the $395,000 Purosangue would have V-12 power. Production is expected to be capped at about 3,000 units annually. BMW, Mini consider agency approach in Europe BMW and Mini are studying a plan to ditch franchised dealer retailing in Europe, letting retailers deliver and service vehicles sold by the factory. Maserati MC20 Cielo roadster will be Stellantis' most expensive model The convertible version of the Maserati MC20 supercar has a top that can retract in 12 seconds, and glass roof that can change from clear to opaque. Stellantis halts Russian van production The factory in Kaluga builds vans for Citroen, Opel and Peugeot. Stellantis' partner in the plant, Mitsubishi, has also stopped output there. Load More
Luca Ciferri Europe Editor, based in Turin, Italy, for Automotive News [email protected] +39 348 274 00 40 See All Staff Page