ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested

22.11.2024 Eight trucks analyzed by Euro NCAP: Volvo FH Aero and FM, Renault T, Scania R-series and G Series, DAF XF, Man TGX and Mercedes-Benz Actros L. Maximum score, five stars, for Volvo, four stars for Renault and Scania, three stars for Daf, Man, Mercedes-Benz and Scania. Euro NCAP has announced the results of the… Continue reading ACI, Euro NCAP: heavy commercial vehicles tested

AC Roma and AS Roma together for road safety

17.11.2024 Second edition of “Keep your life at stake”. Three schools and the men’s and women’s Roma Primavera teams were involved AS Roma renews its commitment with Automobile Club Roma and Toyota, for the promotion of a safe and responsible driving style among young people in the capital. After the success of the first edition… Continue reading AC Roma and AS Roma together for road safety

ACI promotes road safety with #blindside

11.16.2024 On the World Day of Remembrance of Road Victims on 17 November, the Automobile Club of Italy relaunches the value of responsible mobility on social media On the occasion of the World Day of Remembrance of Road Victims, the Automobile Club of Italy’s commitment to promoting road safety through social media is renewed for… Continue reading ACI promotes road safety with #blindside

ACI and ISTAT present accident estimates for the first half of 2024

15.11.2024 The ACI-ISTAT estimates relating to the first six months of 2024 highlight – compared to the same period of 2023 – a slight increase (+0.9%) in the number of road accidents with injuries to people (80,057, compared to 79,317 in the first half of 2023 ) and injured (+0.5%: 107,643 compared to 107,060), and… Continue reading ACI and ISTAT present accident estimates for the first half of 2024

Euro NCAP: five stars for Cupra and MG, three for Ford

14.11.2024 Three cars tested by Euro NCAP in the fifth test of 2024: Cupra Tavascan and MG HS, (electric SUVs) and the Ford Tourneo Courier diesel minivan. Maximum score, five stars, for Cupra and MG, three stars for Ford. The Cupra Tavascan, (a brand that constitutes the alternative to SEAT offers), offers good protection to… Continue reading Euro NCAP: five stars for Cupra and MG, three for Ford

ETSC: EU imposes common technical specifications on scooters

13.11.2024 Mandatory common technical requirements for all electric scooters sold in the European Union: – speed limiter (max 20 km/h: in Italy it is mandatory at 6 km/h in pedestrian areas where the circulation of electric scooters is permitted and at 20 km/h h in all other contexts), greater stability, front, rear brakes and minimum… Continue reading ETSC: EU imposes common technical specifications on scooters

ACI: Green NCAP, the greenest cars

08.11.2024 Maximum score for the electric ones The results of the fourth test series of 2024: 5 STARS: electric Jeep Avenger and Honda e:Ny1 3 STARS: Honda Civic petrol; Mercedes Benz GLC diesel mild-hybrid; Škoda Karoq petrol 2.5 STARS: MINI Countryman petrol 2 STARS: Subaru Crosstrek petrol Seven cars analyzed by Green NCAP in the… Continue reading ACI: Green NCAP, the greenest cars

ACI: “Auto Trend” of October 2024

06.11.2024 Used, total vehicles: +8.4%; radiation, total vehicles +31.8%; hybrid/petrol preferred (40.6%); electric at 3.8% Used cars are growing (+11.1), radiation is soaring (+35.8), hybrids/petrol are consumers’ favorites (40.6% market share), electrics are at 3.8%, first registrations are plummeting of methane cars (-95%), LPG (-11.5%) and diesel (-11.2%) down, no new registrations for petrol/methane. These… Continue reading ACI: “Auto Trend” of October 2024

ACI and ACI Storico protagonists at “Auto e Moto d’Epoca 2024”

23.10.2024 The Automobile Club of Italy is pleased to announce the participation of ACI Storico in “Auto e Moto d’Epoca 2024” – Bologna Fair, 24-27 October, Pavilion 22 – an important opportunity to promote the culture and history of automobile, through a rich calendar of events that will involve national and international experts, enthusiasts and… Continue reading ACI and ACI Storico protagonists at “Auto e Moto d’Epoca 2024”

ACI increasingly “green”: soon the first star in the FIA ​​environmental accreditation

ACI increasingly “green”: soon the first star in the FIA ​​environmental accreditation 18.10.2024 The ACI is becoming increasingly “green” and is aiming for the first “Star” of the FIA ​​environmental accreditation, for the headquarters in Via Marsala, in Rome. There are four operational lines of intervention: Waste management (reduction in production, separate waste collection, disposal… Continue reading ACI increasingly “green”: soon the first star in the FIA ​​environmental accreditation