Alfa Romeo is officially presenting the Alfa Romeo Classiche program as part of the Auto e Moto d'Epoca classic car show, which is being held in Padua, northern Italy, until October 23. This comprehensive care program for classic Alfa models offers various certificates as well as repair and restoration services. The offer was developed in close collaboration with the Stellantis Group's Heritage Department.

The Certification Commission is headed by Jean Philippe Imparato, CEO of Alfa Romeo, together with the Head of the Heritage Department from the Alfa Romeo Factory Museum, where the production registers and technical documentation from the history of the brand are kept. The main components of the program are the Certificate of Origin as well as the Certificate of Authenticity and comprehensive restoration services.

Configuration for each vehicle
Alfa Romeo offers the possibility of discovering the history of each vehicle through its chassis number. The service provides for a check of the documents in the production registers of the brand and the issuance of a certificate attesting to the year of manufacture and the original configuration of the vehicle: Model specifications, engine serial number, original body details.

Detailed analysis for all models
The basis of the certificate of authenticity is a detailed analysis of the model, verification of the production data and comparison with the technical specifications documented in the archive at the time of delivery. Based on this evaluation, Alfa Romeo, with the support of the Heritage Department, certifies the authenticity of the classic car.

Restorations for private customers
The same team that looks after the collection of historic vehicles is also available to private customers for restorations. The services offered range from simple maintenance to complete restoration, from diagnosis to restoration of the bodywork or repair of individual vehicle components to final inspection.

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The Testa Rossa J is an electrically powered replica of the famous model from Maranello in 3:4 scale. Distributed by the Ferrari Classiche Department, the small racing car comes in the outfit of the 1958 Le Mans winning car. Its edition is limited to 299 pieces.

Steering wheel and suspensions as in the original
The first two customized vehicles have now been delivered in the Netherlands. In many respects, the mini version corresponds to the original. For example, the steering with Nardi steering wheel and the wheel suspensions are similar, and there are also many similarities in the interior.

Maximum speeds from 24 to 80 km/h
New and inspired by the 812 Superfast, on the other hand, is the Manettino switch in the steering wheel, which can be used to set four driving modes. Thus, the drive power ranges from 1 to 12 kW, with top speeds from 24 to 80 km/h. The Testa Rossa J travels around 90 kilometers on one battery charge. Prices and equipment on request.

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At the Swiss LAN in Bern, the best Swiss eSports teams competed for the prize money of 10,000 francs. The duo Bad Sniper/Noahreyli not only took the winner's trophy but also the winner's prize of 2,000 francs.

The ninth edition of the "TCS eSports League with Opel" surprised the visitors of the Switzer LAN, the largest LAN party in the DACH region, with the largest Fortnite LAN tournament in Switzerland. Swiss gamers had previously traveled abroad for an offline tournament with such a high number of participants.

Online qualifications went over two rounds
To participate, Fortnite fans had to prove themselves in one of two online qualifiers. On site, the "TCS eSports League with Opel" was represented with a live studio directly in the Switzer LAN and professionals commented on the action surrounding the matches, which were played until the early hours of the morning.

In the last of twelve rounds, Swiss Fortnite superstar Wave Noahreyli fought his way to the top of the leaderboard with his French duo partner Bad Sniper.

Biggest Swiss Rocket League Competition
Of course, there was also a winning team for the Rocket League Cup, which was also played as part of the Switzer LAN. Team X defended the title of the "TCS eSports League with Opel". In an intense final, the players Squixxl, Minho and Karma prevailed in the end against the established team of Myinsanity with 4:2. Both finalists qualify as Swiss representatives at the European League Finals, an international tournament with eleven nations.

The "TCS eSports League with Opel" was founded four years ago as an eSports commitment of the TCS and has since developed into the largest Rocket League competition in Switzerland.

Anniversary edition starts next spring

Jürg Wittwer, General Director of TCS, is thrilled: "The level of play in this ninth edition was once again high and characterized by very competitive duels. The great interest in our ever-growing eSports league is fantastic, and I'm already looking forward enormously to the anniversary edition next spring."

The upcoming season of the TCS eSports League will start in spring 2023. Interested teams can register.

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But the outcome was not quite as close as in 2021. A year ago, winner Mike Coppens was separated by just 4.4 seconds from runner-up Michaël Burri (center gallery). This time - the order was the same - it was 16 seconds. Nevertheless, the tradition-steeped rally in the Valais mountains was hard to beat in terms of excitement.

On the first day alone, the lead changed four times between four different drivers. At the end of the day, Jonathan Michellod (left gallery) was 0.5 seconds ahead of WRC-tested Freddy Loix (right gallery).

Flat tire cost Jonathan Michellod home victory
The second day continued in similar style, with local hero Michellod (on a Škoda Fabia) taking the reins from the eighth special stage after a brief interlude in the lead by Burri (on a Hyundai i20). The young Valais native and co-driver Stéphane Fellay entered the final stage from La Crêta to Mâche in the lead.

After one kilometer he touched a concrete barrier. The result was a punctured tire. Instead of celebrating his first home victory, Michellod slipped to fourth place overall and second in the Swiss championship standings.

Jonathan Michellod: "Something like that can happen. But of course it's very, very annoying. Nevertheless, we showed that we can keep up with the front runners. All in all, it was a good rally. Unfortunately, the result wasn't right in the end."

A small consolation for Michellod is the second final place in the 2022 Rally Championship, where he narrowly beat Coppens with 157:154 points.

Despite a few problems second victory after 2021

For 43-year-old Škoda driver Mike Coppens, second or third place in the championship didn't matter even before the rally: "It doesn't matter to me. The only thing that counts is the title. And we were unable to defend it. We still had a few problems on the first day. But they are not worth mentioning. We attacked until the end and in the end secured our second victory at the RIV after 2021."

Alongside Coppens, Burri (in second) and Loix (in third) were on the podium at the new service park in Saillon. Because Burri drives with a French license and Loix, as a Belgian guest driver, does not receive any points for the SM classification, Jonathan Hirschi secured third place in the Swiss classification behind Coppens and Michellod. Hirschi was still in front after two stages on the first day, but then dropped to 29th place in the meantime due to two punctures.

The race to catch up by the man from Neuchâtel, who had already been crowned 2022 champion, came to a halt again on the sixth special stage due to another puncture. At the finish Hirschi was 4:24 min behind winner Coppens. But he was still 1:16 min ahead of Sergio Pinto, who was once again "Best of the Rest" in his Alpine A110 RGT.

Guillaume Girolamoin Best in Junior Championship
The Junior Championship had long been decided before the Rallye du Valais. But that was no reason for the new champion Guillaume Girolamo (25) to lift his right foot. The rider from Valais set the best time in eleven of the twelve tests and won his class in a commanding manner ahead of Yoan Löeffler. At the same time, Girolamo not only secured victory in the Clio Trophy Swiss - ahead of Löeffler and Cédric Moulin - he also caught the previously leading Ismaël Vuistiner in the final, who had to retire in SS8 after an accident.
Lots of action in the Michelin Trophée Alps 2WD

Much entertainment also offered the dozen players in the Michelin Trophée Alps 2WD. After the first day, Michaël Droz led with co-driver Sarah Lattion. But Aurélien Devanthéry/Gaël Delasoie didn't let up and chased away the leaders in the penultimate special stage. Third place went to Nicolas Lattion. The title went to Frenchman Emeric Rey. In the Open class, Sergio Pinto was already the champion before the final in Valais.

Thrilling decision in the Swiss Rally Cup
The decision in the Swiss Rally Cup was also unexpectedly exciting. Philippe Broussoux was comfortably in the lead before the RIV with a lead of 26. However, a defective drive shaft in SS2 threw the Renault Clio driver from Vaud back to the rear of the field. However, because pursuer Alexandre Cruz crashed shortly afterwards, Broussoux still drove home the title. Victory went to Laurent Bérard in a Honda Civic. Second place in the championship was secured by Claude Aebi (Renault Clio). Laurent Rossi (Peugeot 206) was third.

Thrilling finale at the historic Rally Championnat
The finale of the historic rally championship was a real nail-biter for the participants. Although former champion Florian Gonon was in front with his Ford Escort from the first to the last stage, in order to win the VHC title, Gonon could not allow Eddy Bérard, who had been in the lead until then, to finish second.

However, the BMW M3 driver did not let himself be ruffled and finished the 5th edition of the RIV historique in just this second place. As a result, he beat Gonon in the final standings with 141:140 points. Third place went to last year's champion Guy Trolliet in a Porsche 911.

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Renault's 4ever Trophy concept car provides a first impression of the compact electric SUV that is scheduled for market launch in 2025. At the same time, the show car is reminiscent of the 4L Trophy rally, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and is completed exclusively with the iconic five-door car.

Car for travel, work and as transports
For more than 60 years, the Renault 4 has connected generations and social classes. It is a versatile car both in the city and in the countryside for traveling, for driving to work and as a spacious van.
Although production ended 30 years ago, the 4L, as the Renault 4 is known in France, was always present in the public eye. As a classic youngtimer, it impressed with its reliability and became a public favorite, especially among the younger generation.

Drive with 100 kW strong synchronous motor
Unlike the original, the show car now presented, the all-electric 4ever Trophy, is powered by a 100 kW synchronous motor. After the Renault 5 Prototype, this car is the second electric vehicle from Renault to be launched as part of the Renaulution.

Its design cites important features of the historic model: the silhouette, the characteristic hatchback and the rear side windows. The unmistakable Renault 4 radiator grille with round headlights is representative of the combination of the modern and the past.

Ready for trips through difficult terrain
The silver paint and magenta accents on the bumpers, wheels and mounting straps for the spare wheel on the carbon fiber roof give the 4ever that certain something.

Short overhangs provide large slope angles. With the spare tire mounted on the outside, as well as a shovel and sand plates above the rear window, the vehicle is well equipped for any off-road situation.

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With exterior dimensions of 4.86 meters in length, 1.94 meters in width and 1.69 meters in height, the all-electric EQE SUV is one of the most spacious representatives of its class, although it is 30 centimeters shorter than the sedan and has a wheelbase that is nine centimeters shorter. With its modified proportions, the new Purpose-design model is intended to combine aesthetics and sporty SUV character.

Known platform for fourth model
The Mercedes electric platform is now being used in the fourth model of the new SUV. The modular drive concept enables a range of drive outputs from 215 to 300 kW (292 to 408 hp). Depending on the equipment, the vehicles can thus achieve ranges of up to 590 kilometers.

The chassis of the EQE SUV consists of a four-link axle at the front and a space-beam axle at the rear. With the short wheelbase and the corresponding chassis tuning, the car already appears remarkably agile with the basic setup.

The Airmatic air suspension is available as an optional extra, and the vehicle can be raised by up to 30 millimeters if required. In addition to the Dynamic Select program with four driving modes, the 4Matic models also have an off-road mode.

Headlamp technology with new functions
Based on numerous factors, the navigation system plans the fastest and most comfortable route, including charging stops. It also reacts dynamically to traffic jams or changes in driving style. Digital Light headlamp technology enables new functions such as the projection of auxiliary markings or warning symbols onto the road.

In the version from AMG with a brawny 505 kW
The first all-electric performance SUV to come out of Affalterbach is the even sportier AMG version (gallery below) which, with two electric motors, makes up to a beefy 505 kW (687 hp) available. Standard features include fully variable all-wheel drive, AMG air suspension, rear-axle steering and roll stabilization.
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Two trendy brands have created shoes based on a common spirit with the Mikakus x Cupra Born collection: Follow your own drive to get what you want.

Mikakus x Cupra Born is a collection that cannot be reduced to a simple attribute. It combines a variety of features in one product. Thanks to the recycled materials, the shoes are meant to look more environmentally conscious.

Durable, elastic and water repellent
The Ecolife fabric from which the shoes are made, is made from recycled textiles that are treated to give the shoes optimal properties. Thus, the products are durable, elastic and water repellent. With the design of this collection, the two brands also take up elements of the Cupra Born. Graphic details such as the codes on the back of the sole recall the tire designation, the rear loop of the seat belt.

The Mikakus x Cupra Born is the brand's first gender-neutral sneaker and is available in blue, black and khaki. The sneaker can be ordered from the Cupra partner for 159 francs.

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The new H2 ecosystem is successfully underway. This is shown by the five million kilometers driven so far with more than 4000 tons of CO2 emissions saved.

20 operators of Hyundai XCient Fuel Cell electric trucks celebrated this milestone. Politicians and others interested in this hydrogen mobility system - among them Maja Riniker (NR/AG) and Albert Rösti (NR/BE)

Who's Who in the Swiss Logistics Industry
The list of brands and companies on the road in Switzerland with at least one heavy hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle - they are 36-ton trailer trucks - reads like a who's who of the Swiss retail and logistics industry.

Jörg Ackermann, president of the promotional association H2 Mobility Switzerland, said, "We have been on the road with numerous partners and visionaries at the pace of a start-up for the past two years or more to prepare this project and also to put it into practice. The five million kilometers already driven show that it works."

Next generation truck is ready
Visitors to the H2 Trucker Meeting in Olten were already able to examine the next generation of H2 trucks with a 4×2 and a 6×2 vehicle.

Beat Hirschi, CEO of Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility AG: "Today, 47 heavy trailer trucks together drive more than 10,000 kilometers per day. This is only possible because all the players in this ecosystem are standing together - with the intention of emitting only water instead of CO2."

Key element is the green hydrogen
The basis for low-emission electromobility with fuel cell vehicles is green hydrogen, as currently produced in Switzerland by Hydrospider AG at the run-of-river power plant in Niedergösgen. The hydrogen is transported by Hydrospider by means of high-pressure containers to the current eleven hydrogen filling stations in Switzerland.

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The new model lapped the 20.8-kilometer Nordschleife of the Nürburgring in 6:49.328 minutes - 10.6 seconds faster than the current 911 GT3. At the wheel was Porsche brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister, who has been involved in the development of the new top model in the series.

At 285 km/h 860 kilograms of downforce
The 525-hp 911 GT3 RS with Weissach package was fitted with the optionally available Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 R tires in the dimensions 275/35 R 20 at the front and 335/30 R21 at the rear. At 285 km/h, the RS achieved a total downforce of 860 kilograms - three times that of a 911 GT3.

Level like a high class race car

Jörg Bergmeister: "Due to the strong, partly gusty wind, we lost a little downforce. Nevertheless, I'm very happy with the lap. The 911 GT3 RS is in a league of its own, especially in the fast sections. Here the car is on a level that you'd otherwise only find in top-class race cars. The car also sets new standards in braking. So fast laps on the Nordschleife are simply a lot of fun."

The lap time was achieved in the presence of a notary.

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It's been just over a year since Carla Welti (@carlabelle.ch) and Megan Kohler (@meg.kohler), car content professionals from German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. What began charmingly chaotically with a trip through the Röstigraben quickly developed into a professional and personal friendship.

Creative and non-conformist ideas
In their new video, Carla and Megan compare the automotive generations while driving around Lake Murten. In the process, they have come to appreciate and love the electrically powered Citroën ë-C4 and its predecessor, the GS.

Megane Kohler: "Citroën has always stood for creative and non-conformist ideas. Solutions that were ahead of their time and therefore pioneering - such as the streamlined body or the hydropneumatic system. Because of its technical exclusivity, space and driving comfort, the Citroën GS s was voted European Car of the Year 1971."

Floating compact class as an electric vehicle
The affectionate term "floating compact class" often used at the time also applies to the current Citroën ë-C4, although unlike its ancestor, it is electric.

Carla Welti: "Its design exudes charm and elegance. Its lines always put a smile on the face of the beholder. This becomes even broader because you feel like you're sitting on a sofa."

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