Andrea Malan Covers the Italian market for Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39-3355648382 See All Staff Page Recent Stories MX-30 plug-in hybrid resurrects rotary engine The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV's rollout fulfills a Mazda promise to resurrect the rotary engine after retiring the technology in 2012. Mazda adapts rotary engine for EV era in MX-30 plug-in hybrid The small crossover uses a gasoline rotary engine as a power generator that helps give it an electric-only range of 53 miles. Alfa Romeo will sell Tonale only as plug-in hybrid in U.S. Alfa Romeo had originally said it would sell a conventional gasoline model in the U.S. but changed its mind because of the need to cut its CO2 emissions. Hyundai preps an 'affordable' electric car for Europe The automaker is working on a battery-powered minicar, but it will take some time to develop a production-ready version, said Hyundai Motor Europe’s marketing chief, Andreas-Christoph Hofmann. Ferrari names luxury goods executive Carla Liuni its chief brand officer The appointment underlines the importance Ferrari places on exploiting its brand in its strategy to diversify beyond cars. Why Alfa Romeo picked Lexus as the Tonale's quality benchmark Alfa's overall benchmark has been BMW since the creation of Stellantis last year from the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group. However, when it comes to quality, the Italian brand's boss picked another rival to emulate. Ferrari Purosangue SUV will get V-12 power CEO Benedetto Vigna said the V-12 was the right option for the market because of the performance and driving experience it could provide. Ferrari expands plug-in hybrid lineup with 819-hp 296 GTS targa 296 GTS features automatic targa top that takes 14 seconds to deploy at speeds up to 28 mph. They laughed at Idra's casting idea — until it worked A small Italian die cast specialist is showing EV makers how to slash their factory costs. Ferrari teases new crossover The Purosangue will be unveiled by the end of this year with deliveries expected to begin in 2023. Earlier spy shots hint at the vehicle being more of a crossover than a traditional SUV. Maserati packs Grecale SUV with powerful engines The Grecale will arrive in European dealerships in the third quarter and will be available with a regular gasoline engine and two mild-hybrid versions. A full-electric version will launch in 2023. Ferrari halts orders for bestselling F8 Tributo coupe, Spider Ferrari did not say why it had halted sales for the two popular models, but an executive said production would continue. Last month, Ferrari said it had enough orders on its books to cover production well into 2023. Maserati to offer full-electric version of Grecale on FCA-derived platform The full-electric Grecale will use Alfa Romeo's Giorgio platform, which will be heavily re-engineered by Maserati. Alfa Romeo Tonale crossover takes on BMW X1 in booming segment The Tonale is the Stellantis brand's first new model since 2016. It will be available with a 48-volt hybrid powertrain and eventually with a plug-in hybrid. Ferrari names new leadership team to tackle electrification, digitalization challenges New CEO Benedetto Vigna has hired allies from his former employer, STMicroelectronics, and promoted internal candidates to new roles. Load More
Andrea Malan Covers the Italian market for Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39-3355648382 See All Staff Page