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New scorching Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio to concentrate on driver engagement

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“I don’t want to become an SUV brand even if the world is switching to SUVs,” Imparato added. The Giulia will reintroduce a number of design cues from historic Alfa Romeos, most notably together with the abrupt ‘Coda Tronca’ rear finish. Nonetheless, it should stay a totally fashionable proposition.

Design boss Alejandro Mesonero-Romano warned: “We have to be careful how much inspiration we take from the past. As designers, a little like chefs, the aim is to mix classic ingredients into a ‘new sauce’ that today’s generation will respond to.”

The new Giulia will substitute the present automotive on the road at Stellantis’s plant in Cassino, Italy, the place it should be a part of the following Alfa Romeo Stelvio and the Maserati Grecale.

A brand new Maserati Quattroporte, additionally primarily based on the STLA Large construction, had been scheduled to enter manufacturing at Cassino subsequent 12 months, however this has been postponed till 2028 for additional improvement and price reductions.

In the meantime, Alfa Romeo is ready to increase its line-up considerably with ambitions of worldwide progress. Its first series-production electrical automotive, the Milano SUV, is due in sellers in a matter of months, and the new-generation Stelvio will observe subsequent 12 months.

An electrical Porsche Cayenne rival is due in round 2027, and senior executives have prompt it might be joined by a number of area of interest fashions, following the launch later this 12 months of the £1.7 million, extremely restricted 33 Stradale supercar.

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Mazda 2 Hybrid

If you noticed the earlier 2 Hybrid on a Mazda forecourt, it instantly stood out from its stable-mates. “I wouldn’t call it a black sheep, but it didn’t fit the line-up,” says Stenuit. So the objective for this revamp was to make the common Mazda 2’s “adopted sibling” look extra like a part of the household.

Key to that’s effort to distinguish the grille and provides it extra of the texture of Mazda’s conventional five-pointed design. There’s additionally a new-look entrance bumper that’s extra in step with the Hiroshima agency’s conventional designs, whereas on the rear there’s further bodywork parts on the boot.

Still, there may be undoubtedly nonetheless a whole lot of Toyota DNA within the 2 Hybrid, a results of the constraints of finances, manufacturing feasibility and the necessity to keep away from having to conduct pricey separate crash exams. The entrance headlights are nonetheless clearly Toyota in design moderately than Mazda’s spherical signature, whereas the badge sits above the grille moderately than on the centre of it on different Mazda fashions.

Given the Yaris is a smart-looking hatch, that’s not likely a nasty factor, and Mazda’s stylists deserve credit score for injecting a little bit of particular person character into the design with out making it look an excessive amount of of a mash-up between totally different design philosophies.

The Mazda 2 Hybrid additionally shares equivalent key dimensions to the Yaris: it’s 3940mm lengthy and 1531mm large, with a wheelbase of 2560mm. For comparability, that makes it marginally shorter and narrower than its ‘adopted sibling’. It additionally has an even bigger boot: the two Hybrid has 286 litres of boot area, in contrast with 255 litres for the common 2.

Underneath the bodywork, the Mazda 2 Hybrid is basically equivalent to the Yaris. That makes it considered one of only a handful of hybrid-powered superminis, together with the Honda Jazz and Renault Clio.

Power is distributed to the entrance wheels and comes from Toyota’s confirmed three-cylinder 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine, linked to 2 electrical motor mills powered by a 178V lithium ion drive battery.

While the Yaris is now provided with a alternative of 114bhp and 129bhp variations, solely the lower-powered choice is obtainable for the Mazda 2 Hybrid.

Notably, the two Hybrid trim ranges don’t match as much as these provided on the Yaris, so entry-level Mazda fashions come on 15in wheels, which aren’t an choice on the Toyota. On medium- and higher-level trims, 16in and 17in wheels can be found.

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Trystan Hart Wins Idaho EnduroCross Double Header


“I had to do something because Jonny (Walker) was just kind of running away with it,” said Hart. It was a big relief after winning the first moto. We got a new suspension setting for this week, and I almost instantly knew that this weekend was going to be good.” Photo Jack Jaxson

FMF/KTM’s Trystan Hart won the Idaho EnduroCross double header, taking the overall wins on both days in front of a sellout crowd at Hero’s Arena in Idaho Falls. Despite the wins, defending champ Jonny Walker still leads the overall championship standings.

Hart finished 1-2-1 and 1-2-2 over the two days, allowing him to close the gap in the championship standings. Hart and FactoryONE Sherco’s Cody Webb are now tied for second place with 92 points each.

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On Friday, Hart dominated with a 1-2-1 moto score. He mentioned that good starts were crucial and he managed to hold a good gap throughout the races.

Walker experienced some difficulties, as he finished second and fourth on the two days.

Walker went down in the third moto, but still came away with second overall for the night with a 2-4-3 score.

Webb had a successful night, finishing third overall with a 5-3-2 score.

Both Trystan Hart and Cody Webb had a great weekend in Idaho, and now fully in the hunt for the championship. Photo Jack Jaxson
Despite several falls, Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Colton Haaker was fourth on Friday night after going 4-1-5, although his win in the second moto was flag-to-flag.

On Saturday, Hart continued his winning streak with a 1-2-2 score, securing his overall win. Haaker and Webb also had impressive performances, with Haaker winning the second moto and Webb dominating the third moto.

Colton Haaker is trending way up after the Idaho Double header. He’s having a bit of bad luck, but a moto win is good for the headspace. Photo Jack Jaxson

Webb expressed satisfaction with his consistent performance and mentioned that he is back in the hunt for the championship.

Although Walker still holds the point lead, he struggled with the track and finished fourth overall on both days.

Cody Webb: “It was a good weekend, I feel like I didn’t quite have that aggressiveness tonight, but I had the consistency, and I put myself in the right place at the right time, and now I’m back in the hunt.”

In the EX Women’s Pro division, Rachel Gutish won all four motos and showcased her technical skills.

In the overall standings, Walker remains in first place with 103 points, followed by Hart and Webb tied for second with 92 points each.

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Benedikt Doll begins the new season with the all-electric BMW i5 from Dingolfing – BMW presents cars to the German National Biathlon Team

+++ Benedikt Doll visits BMW Group Plant Dingolfing +++ Doll: “I could spend weeks here” +++ German National Biathlon Team starts the new season with electrified BMW vehicles +++


Dingolfing/Munich. With just over a month to go before the 2023/24 season of the BMW IBU World Cup gets started, the German National Biathlon Team was equipped with efficient and sporty mobility. The team received the new fleet of electrified vehicles from Mobility Partner BMW. Benedikt Doll, who finished fourth in the overall World Cup last season, received his car – the new all-electric BMW i5 – where it was manufactured: at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing.

Doll took the opportunity to explore the BMW Group’s largest European production site and learn firsthand about the manufacturing processes of his BMW i5 and other all-electric models such as the BMW i7 and the BMW iX. The 33-year-old showed his appreciation to the plant’s employees by signing autographs. Christoph Schröder, Head of BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, personally handed over the key to Benedikt Doll before he excitedly headed back home to the Black Forest.

“I learned so much in such a short time. I could spend weeks here taking a closer look at everything,” said Doll. “But I’m looking forward to finally being able to drive off in my new BMW i5. I really like the design of the car. But what impresses me even more is the technology inside. Experiencing that is what I’ll enjoy the most.”

On the track, Doll is also at the forefront as the driver of the first all-electric BMW 5 Series in history. The first BMW i5 cars have been delivered to customers since last Saturday.

“We hope that Benedikt Doll and all our other customers truly enjoy the new BMW i5,” said Schröder. “We were delighted to have him visit us, and it was fantastic to see his interest in the details of how the cars and electric drive systems are manufactured. We are proud to know that Benedikt will be driving an all-electric car made at our plant.”

At the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, over 18,000 employees manufacture cars in the BMW 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series, as well as the all-electric BMW iX and BMW M GmbH cars. Approximately 282,000 BMW vehicles were produced here last year. In addition to cars, Dingolfing also manufactures vehicle components such as pressed parts, chassis, and drive systems. It is also the center of excellence for the production of electric drive systems, employing around 2,400 people. From here, the Dingolfing location supplies e-motors and high-voltage batteries to BMW Group vehicle production plants worldwide for the production of plug-in hybrid and all-electric models. The dynamics center, the heart of the BMW Group’s central aftersales logistics, is also an essential component of the Dingolfing location. It supplies original parts and accessories to global BMW and MINI dealership organizations.

The National Biathlon Team is also starting the new season with more electrified cars. Franziska Preuß, Sophia Schneider, Vanessa Voigt, and Roman Rees have each been presented with a BMW 530e xDrive Touring. Hanna Kebinger will also be driving a plug-in hybrid car from now on, as she received a BMW 330e xDrive Touring.

BMW 530e xDrive Touring:

Combined fuel consumption: 1.9 – 1.5 l/100 km according to WLTP; power consumption combined: 18.6 – 17.1 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 44 – 35 g/km according to WLTP; figures according to NEFZ: –

BMW 330e xDrive Touring:

Combined fuel consumption: 1.9 – 1.4 l/100 km according to WLTP; power consumption combined: 18.1 – 16.1 kWh/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 42 – 31 g/km according to WLTP; figures according to NEFZ: –