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Ferrari is dropping navigation from its cars

Ferrari is a brand of expensive sports cars that have always been equipped with exclusive technology, but with the passage of time and the development of technologies, some solutions become unnecessary. Thus, the Italian manufacturer informed all potential future customers that they will not be able to get navigation in their cars. Not even with an extra charge.

The reason for this decision is the ever-improving navigation apps that offer more data and regular updates. Really, when was the last time you used your car navigation instead of your mobile phone?

“We did it because we think the phone and the fantastic phone mirroring is the simplest option and the most up-to-date system. Our cars are not used every day and we don’t want our customers to find out every time they drive their Ferrari what kind of system they have to use. They have a phone, they have their Apple and Google Maps or whatever,” said Ferrari marketing chief Emanuele Carando.

Source: Ferrari

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2025 Fiat Grande Panda

This year, Fiat celebrates its 125th anniversary, and for this special occasion, the Italian company announced the arrival of a new version of the small Panda city car, the Fiat Grande Panda.

Grande Panda is 3.99 meters long and will occupy a place in the compact B segment, unlike its smaller brother (Panda), which is an A segment model. In terms of design, Fiat does not abandon the standard box-design characteristic of the first generation. Protective elements have been added in the lower part of the front and rear bumpers emphasizing the SUV style, while the headlights are made of opal cubes and refer to the style of windows on the facade of the Lingot factory, and the daytime running lights and indicators are integrated into the same light block.

The Grande Panda will be offered with a hybrid and electric drive, most likely a 1.2-L turbo gasoline engine combined with an electric motor with a total power of 128 hp (95 kW). The all-electric Grande Panda will likely be powered by a single electric motor with 113 hp (84 kW), and will be equipped with a 44 kWh LFP battery that provides a range of 320 km. It will sit on 17″ wheels.

It is not known when the production of this model will begin, but Fiat’s primary goal is to offer it in the European, Middle Eastern and African markets.

Source: Fiat

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2025 Fiat Grande Panda
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Alpine A290 GTS

French car company Alpine has revealed the sporty version of the recently introduced Renault 5, the A290 GTS. It is the first all-electric car of this company and will cost around 38,000 euros.

The body, decorated with several retro details, is reminiscent of the legendary Renault 5 Turbo, and will be offered in four colors and with four equipment packages. The cabin has heated front seats, a sports leather-wrapped steering wheel with a red OV (overtake) button which, when activated, provides additional power for the next 10 seconds. There is also a 10.1-inch multimedia system display that is compatible with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto applications.

Alpine will offer two versions of this model and the A290 GTS is the most powerful, powered by a single electric motor with 220 hp (164 kW) and 221 lb-ft (300 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the 1,479 kg car from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.4 seconds. Power is sent to the rear axle, and drivers will be able to choose between four modes (Save, Normal, Sport and Personal). It is equipped with a 52 kWh battery which, according to WLTP norms, enables a range of up to 380 km. On 100-kilowatt chargers, the battery can be charged from 15 to 80 percent in 30 minutes.

A slightly weaker version is the GT Premium with a single electric motor and 180 hp (134 kW), which is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. It is mounted on 19″ wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires. Brembo brakes from the A110 model take care of safe braking and stopping.

Source: Alpine

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Alpine A290 GTS

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