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Fiat 500 Hybrid

In spite of the 500 Hybrid being something of a hack job, cobbled together with whatever Fiat had lying around on the shelves, the end result is fairly impressive. The Firefly engine is particularly well suited to nipping around town, with the majority of its grunt coming in at just 2000rpm. Advertisement With six tightly spaced… Continue reading Fiat 500 Hybrid

German FAZ: “We only hear rumors from the competition”010291

It’s not a good time for experts and futurists in Formula 1. At the third-to-last race of the season this Saturday (local time, 5 a.m. CET in the F.A.Z. live ticker for Formula 1 and on Sky), Lando Norris will start from pole position; he could be another step closer to the world title. But… Continue reading German FAZ: “We only hear rumors from the competition”010291

Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels

The Fiat Grande Panda Electric has gained a new entry-level trim in the UK, meaning it now starts from £20,995. The Pop grade that was previously exclusive to the Grande Panda Hybrid replaces Red trim, bringing 16in steel wheels, LED headlights and two-tone black and blue cloth upholstery. Cars painted red will now feature (RED) badging no… Continue reading Fiat Grande Panda Electric gains entry trim with steel wheels

German Manager Magazine: Ferrari, Europcar, Volkswagen, Porsche – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004563

Dear reader, The record of electric models with a retro look is mediocre. Volkswagen, for example, electrified its Bulli with a T1-like look under the name ID.Buzz – and made a mistake when looking at the sales figures. On the other hand, the electrically revitalized Renault R5 appears to be better received by customers. In… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Ferrari, Europcar, Volkswagen, Porsche – the newsletter “manage:mobility”004563

How Stellantis Is Using AI to Build Cars Faster and Smarter

Stellantis is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence across the vehicle development cycle, with the company’s Bengaluru Technology Centre becoming a critical base for engineering transformation and next-generation customer experience. A senior official at the centre said the company views AI as a catalyst that multiplies the effectiveness of skilled engineers rather than replacing… Continue reading How Stellantis Is Using AI to Build Cars Faster and Smarter

Budget gets mixed response from dealers

The Budget delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves (pictured) today received a mixed response from dealers saying it gave limited backing to EVs. Reeves announced that from April 2028, EV drivers will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile, with the rates going up each year… Continue reading Budget gets mixed response from dealers

German FAZ: Volkswagen breaks away from the designer of the time machine010286

As soon as you enter Italdesign’s headquarters in northern Italy, you encounter automotive history. Immediately in the entrance area, visitors come across the “DeLorean DMC-12” with its emblematic gullwing doors, a car that was designed in the early 1980s by designer and company founder Giorgetto Giugiaro and achieved Hollywood fame in the classic film “Back… Continue reading German FAZ: Volkswagen breaks away from the designer of the time machine010286

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KRWQ, the first fiat-backed multichain Korean won stablecoin, today announced the appointment of Dave Shin as its new Chief Operating Officer. KRWQ was created by IQ in partnership with Frax. Dave brings more than fifteen years of senior experience in traditional finance at global institutions such as TD… Continue reading KRWQ Appoints Finance and Blockchain Executive Dave Shin as Chief Operating Officer

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