Luca Ciferri Associate Publisher and Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39 01 1969 1970 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Lexus says RX plug-in hybrid will be core model for Europe The plug-in RX 450h+ and will have a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor in the rear to enable full-time all-wheel drive. Its electric-only range is about 65 km (40 miles). Lexus loses significant portion of Europe sales after Russian pullout Lexus counted 30 percent of its Europe region sales in Russia and Ukraine in 2021. It halted sales in Russia, its largest market in the region, soon after the invasion of Ukraine. Maserati MC20 Cielo roadster will be Stellantis' most expensive model The open-top 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. BMW and Mini could move to 'agency' sales model in Europe, sales chief says BMW is among automakers including Mercedes and Audi that are moving to the agency model, in which automakers invoice customers directly and hold the inventory, while dealers receive a fixed fee for every vehicle sold. Pininfarina gives form to potential solution for weak hydrogen infrastructure Topping up a hydrogen-powered car may one day be even more convenient than today's refueling experience for gasoline- and diesel-powered models. Stellantis faces tough task to be 'Amazon of mobility' How will Stellantis turn around Share Now, which lost Mercedes and BMW an estimated 200 million euros in the last two years? Stellantis halts Russia output on parts shortage The factory in Kaluga builds vans for Citroen, Opel and Peugeot. Stellantis' partner in the plant, Mitsubishi, has also stopped output there. Fiat plans variant of Citroen's Ami quadricycle The Fiat vehicle would revive the Topolino (Mickey Mouse) nickname given to the original Fiat 500. A convertible is also likely. Lancia to prepare for sales outside of Italy by naming country managers The Stellantis premium brand will return to Europe-wide sales in 2024, starting in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, with a new Ypsilon small car. Alfa Romeo's next flagship will be full-electric large SUV, CEO says CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato said the new model for Stellantis' sporty brand would appear by 2027. It would be a rival to the BMW X5 and target buyers in China, the U.S. and Europe. Stellantis to engineer new STLA Small, Medium EV platforms in Europe The new platforms are defined by Stellantis as "BEV by design," meaning that they are being developed mainly for battery-powered vehicles but could also support internal combustion variants where there is a demand for them. Stellantis confirms Fiat New 500 EV production will remain in Italy The successor to the current model, expected to be on a Stellantis platform, will continue to be built at the group's historic Mirafiori complex in Turin. The factory will also get two new Maserati models. Opel, DS flagship electric cars will be built in Italy The DS model is expected to be a five-door fastback similar to the Citroen C5 X while Opel's flagship EV will replace the Insignia. Maserati speeds up EV shift, will be all-electric by 2030 CEO Davide Grasso said the Stellantis luxury brand will electrify faster than it had originally planned because of changing consumer tastes. BMW i7 EV, with 600 hp, will be most powerful variant of new 7 Series flagship The new generation of BMW's 7 Series will be revealed in April in Beijing. Sales will start at the end of this year, with full-electric, gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid variants available on the same platform. Load More
Luca Ciferri Associate Publisher and Editor of Automotive News Europe [email protected] +39 01 1969 1970 See All Staff Page