Unveiled in its Sprint version at the Turin Motor Show on April 21, 1954, the legendary Alfa Romeo Giulietta – “la fidanzata d’Italia” (‘Italy’s sweetheart’) – is now 70 years oldThe Alfa Romeo Centro Stile has created a specific logo to celebrate its anniversary. Official event the first weekend of June at the Arese Museum, …
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to compete for electric production SUV/crossover record at Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Hyundai is bound to spark a lot of excitement at the 102nd running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) in America on 23 June 2024 when two 471 kW Hyundai IONIQ 5 N cars will go after the Electric Production SUV/Crossover record as part of a four-car effort.“We are returning to the mountain …
3rd spot in Croatia Rally, but good points for Hyundai
A dramatic closing day at the Croatia Rally, round four of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season, has seen Hyundai Motorsport’s Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe finish on the podium in third position. Sunday brought a number of twists in the story of the rally as crews tackled four tricky final stages – …
Exploring Innovation: BAIC Showcases Technological Advancements in Beijing
Media from various European countries recently visited Beijing, the capital of China, to witness the advancements in technology and innovation. This visit aimed to highlight Beijing as a benchmark enterprise for technology and innovation, showcasing its commitment to cutting-edge developments.On the 9th April, 2024, the “Check in China · Opportunity Beijing” which is an online …
6 Ways to Make Your Car More Comfortable – Vol. 18
By Sejin Kim Every one of us would want to pack up for a great vacation but there are some things we need to do ahead of the ride. This can be one of the best experiences in your life or can become a nightmare on wheels when you head out onto the road. There …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 3
By Jude Katende This is the third part of our Toyota name series in which we seek to find out what the various Toyota names actually mean. If you missed out on the first two, check in our archives. ALTEZZA An Italian word meaning “height” or “nobility.” Oct.30,1998. Also an offshoot of the Lexus marquee, …
10 Fun Facts About How Ford Ranger is Built
Designed and engineered by a global team headquartered in Australia, the Ranger is now sold in more than 180 markets around the world, and continues to build a reputation for quality, reliability and durability.Its real-world tests took place in some of the world’s toughest climates and over some of the most challenging terrain, including programmes across the …
Opel Corsa Best-selling Small Car in Germany in 2023
Rüsselsheim. The Opel Corsa has successfully defended its title as the most popular small car in Germany. According to official data published by the Federal Office for Motor Traffic (KBA), the Corsa was the best-selling vehicle in the B segment for the third time in a row in 2023. Total new registrations of almost 54,000 …
What does your Toyota’s name mean? Part 2
By Jude Katende As promised, today, we continue with our Toyota name series. We explore the origin of or what most of these names mean. The name origins mentioned are limited to principal ones and are not exhaustive for some models. Each name has a date of when the car’s production started. AVENSIS Derived from …
Alfa Romeo: Milano Name is not OK? “Alfa Romeo Junior” then!
During one of the most important weeks for Alfa Romeo’s future, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name “Milano” – chosen by the Brand for its recently unveiled new compact sports car – is banned by law.The name “Milano,” a public favorite, was chosen to pay tribute to the city where …