The new Fiat 500e La Prima by Bocelli once again represents the spirit of Italian dolce vita. It offers as standard, among other things, seat covers with a soft-touch look, a woven-look trim on the dashboard, a sound composed by Nino Rota as an electronic driving noise and, on the convertible, the soft top with Fiat lettering.

Andrea Bocelli refines audio system
In addition, the 500 is equipped with JBL's Virtual Venues technology, which provides a special sound experience by creating virtual concert spaces. The premium audio system was refined by master tenor Andrea Bocelli.

The system has an output of 320 watts, is perfectly integrated into the vehicle without compromising the space available inside and in the trunk. Striking and
unmistakable is the soundtrack of the single by Bocelli's son Matteo of the communication campaign.

Cleaning light belongs to the car

Olivier François, CEO of Fiat and Global CMO of Stellantis, said, "The success of the new Fiat 500 in its previous top version, La Prima, has shown that many customers want a vehicle that is high-end, Italian and iconic."

The new Fiat model also comes as standard with a light in the glove compartment that emits UV-C light. This can be used to perfectly clean the surface of objects such as smartphones or keys. The cleaning process, which takes about three minutes, is started using a pushbutton switch in the center console.

Three body variants on offer
The Fiat 500e La Prima by Bocelli can be ordered in three body variants: sedan, convertible and 3+1. The paint colors Onyx Black, Rose Gold, Arctic White, Mineral Gray, Ocean Green and Sky Blue are available.

JBL brings the sound of the big stage into the cockpit. JBL's Signature Professional Sound is the leading technology used at major pop culture events.

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In the Château Saint-Jean at Bugatti's headquarters, Ettore Bugatti once received his customers to celebrate the delivery of new vehicles. Recently, one of Bugatti's most passionate collectors paid a visit to Molsheim-and left with eight new models: a Chiron Super Sport 300+1, a Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse from the World Record Edition certified by La Maison Pur Sang, and six Baby IIs.

The six children of the new owner were flown in from all over the world to feel the spirit of Ettore Bugatti's vision on site.

Record holder under silk cover
In his many years as a Bugatti owner, a personal connection has developed between this particular customer and Bugatti Pilote Officiel Andy Wallace. Therefore, the team had arranged a special moment of meeting with Andy. Among the eight models lined up at the foot of the steps leading up to the legendary Chateau was the Chiron Super Sport 300+ hidden under a silk cover.

Top speed of 490.484 km/h
Under the pretext of trying out a new voice-controlled starting technology, the vehicle was seemingly brought to life by the voice commands. In reality, it was Andy sitting in the car and pressing the start button for the 8.0-liter W16 engine. At the same time, the cover was pulled down and the secret revealed.

In this 2019 Chiron Super Sport 300+, Andy Wallace broke the production car record at 300 miles per hour with a top speed of 304.773 mph (490.484 km/h).

Baby II with electric drive for the children
Six custom-built models of the Bugatti Baby II in yellow, red, blue, green, white and orange were ready for delivery to the new owner's children.

Like its predecessor, the reincarnation of the cult model is limited to 500 units. The template for the all-electric Baby II is the Type 35. Just as with its full-size siblings, every single component of the Baby II is handcrafted.

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The new Nightster not only provides the perfect introduction to the world of motorcycling, but also to the Harley-Davidson brand. It has succeeded in this thanks to the preservation of the classic Sportster silhouette and the impressive performance of the new Revolution Max 975T engine.

Jochen Zeitz, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson: "Building on the approximately 65-year Sportster tradition, the Nightster is ideal for creative expression. Whether for new or long-time motorcyclists, it is the ideal basis for customizing projects and pure expressiveness."

Torque and pulling power
At the heart of the new model is the engine, a liquid-cooled 60° V-twin that features a flat torque curve across the entire rev range. This ensures optimum acceleration and plenty of pulling power in the mid-range. With its displacement of 975 cc, the Revolution Max 975T delivers a maximum of 95 Nm at 5000 rpm and 90 hp at 7500 rpm.

Electronic chassis control
Thanks to the centrally placed footrest system and the flat handlebars, the rider enjoys a sporty yet relaxed seating position.

The rear frame is made of light alloy, and the rear shocks with adjustable spring preload are directly linked to the swingarm made of welded square tubes.

Acceleration and deceleration
The Nightster is equipped with Rider Safety Enhancement Systems, a technology package that matches the motorcycle's acceleration and deceleration forces to tire grip.

The systems used for this purpose are based on the latest chassis, braking and traction control technology with ABS, TCS traction control and DSCS drag torque control as well as three freely selectable driving programs that specify the intensity of the electronic interventions.

From May 2022, the first examples of the Nightster will arrive at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers and will be offered at prices starting at 15,700 Swiss francs.

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The Toyota bZ4X is the first model of Toyota's new sub-brand bZ - beyond Zero. The introduction of the bZ4X reinforces Toyota's multi-technology approach to different mobility needs.

Choice of different drives
Customers have a choice of electrified vehicles - full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen electric vehicles are offered.

Toyota strives to reduce CO2 with products that are easy to use and appeal to customers with their wants and needs. Together, the various technologies will make a decisive contribution to the goal of CO2 neutrality.

Continuation of the long-standing cooperation
Toyota extends, on the 10th anniversary of the partnership, the commitment with the musician Seven, who represents the sub brand Toyota beyond zero as a new brand ambassador and supports the vision of the Japanese manufacturer out of personal conviction. He will drive the all-electric Toyota bz4X and will be able to rely on sustainable electric mobility on a daily basis and will certainly have a lot of fun with the SUV.

The pictures in the gallery show his enthusiasm and joy for the new company car.

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The automatic transmission for commercial vehicles is one of the most successful products in the classic Group portfolio. Traxon is produced at the Friedrichshafen site, in Jiaxing (China) and, more recently, in Sorocaba, Brazil.

Consumption and quality of processing
The benefits of the transmission system include top-notch efficiency of up to 99.7 percent, minimized fuel consumption and quality workmanship.

In addition, Traxon has a shift strategy (PreVision GPS) that links the transmission to the vehicle's positioning.

Adaptation to the topography of the road
This allows Traxon to optimally adapt shift timing to the topography of the road, which increases the longevity of the system. With the option for predictive maintenance, the transmission also scores points for efficiency.

Compared to manual transmissions, Traxon can thus reduce consumption by up to eight percent.

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The battery-electric sports car with 1968 hp has passed homologation in the USA and Europe. The first units are to be delivered this year. Production will be limited to a total of 150 units.

Torque of 2360 Newton meters
The Nevera draws its energy from a 120 kWh battery consisting of 6960 battery cells. Together with the 1968 hp, the torque of 2360 newton meters ensures acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.8 seconds and a top speed of 412 km/h.

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However, the Concept #1 was not intended to be a show car, but the harbinger of a completely new Smart - and the series version is already in the starting blocks today. However, it will still be March 2023 before the electric SUV is launched on the market.

Series version looks similar to the study
Once again, the surprise was great when Smart invited guests to the world premiere of the #1, as the finished production version looks confusingly similar to the IAA study. With a length of 4.27 meters, the SUV towers far above the previously available Smart models, but the playfulness of the small car originally designed by Swatch founder Nicolas Hayek has been retained. Smart has reinvented itself.

Style, connectivity and community
At least that's how the brand presented itself at the world premiere: young, modern, colorful and hip. Many of the manufacturer's management positions are held by strikingly young people. It's all about style, connectivity and community, with no mention of performance or other technical details.

The end product, however, looks well thought out, solid and serious: the #1 is a vehicle designed from the ground up as an electric car, surprisingly well equipped and with a generous engine.

For Switzerland with two motors
An electric motor with 200 kW (272 hp) drives the rear wheels, a battery with 66 kWh capacity provides a range of 420 to 440 kilometers, charging takes place with up to 150 kW, which makes a full charge possible in 30 minutes. In Switzerland, it goes one better: The #1 rolls up to us with two motors and all-wheel drive.

Amazing space inside
The Smart also packs a punch when it comes to equipment: The cockpit is fully digital with a 9.2-inch instrument cluster, 10-inch head-up display and 12.8-inch touchscreen. LED headlights with adaptive high beam, a highway and traffic jam assistant with adaptive cruise control and other features ensure safety.

The space inside is surprisingly good, the rear seat can not only be folded down in a 60:40 ratio, but can also be moved lengthways - another feature that cannot be taken for granted in this segment.

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The new Mazda CX-60 represents everything that has been typical of the brand for 100 years: neat interior and exterior design to Japanese craftsmanship and new technology features.

The CX-60 is the first plug-in hybrid model with which the manufacturer is introducing a range of new driver-centric technologies. The interior offers a wide range of integrated functions.

Design based on Kodo design language
Developed in Japan, the Mazda CX-60 is based on the Kodo design language and enriched with the Ma concept, designed to convey tranquility and beauty. The interior combines materials such as maple wood, Nappa leather and textured Japanese fabrics.

New features include 360° Surround View with a handy new transparency view and Dynamic Stability Control for safer road holding when cornering.

With its 17.8-kWh battery, the CX-60 offers a combined output of 327 hp (240 kW) and reaches a top speed of 200 km/h. Prices start at 58,950 Swiss francs.

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A special version of the Cupra Formentor VZ5 with an upgrade from Abt Sportsline GmbH is used for this purpose. As a result, these vehicles produce 450 hp, while maximum torque increases by 50 Nm to 530 Nm. Thus, the Spaniard accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 270 km/h.

Racing is part of the Cupra DNA

Seat Germany Managing Director Bernhard Bauer: "We are enormously proud that with our brand, which is only four years young, we are able to take on such an important role as Official Car Partner of the DTM. Racing is part of the Cupra DNA. The fact that we are now responsible for safety at the track in the DTM and are allowed to drive in front at least once in a while is a great thing and raises the profile of Cupra."

The Cupras cars will be in action from the end of April to the beginning of October in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Austria and Portugal at all 16 DTM races as well as the 14 DTM Trophy races. The races are broadcast on ProSieben.

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The KW-V3 coilover suspension has become the best-selling application of the suspension manufacturer KW Automotive. In all KW suspensions from the Street Performance product category, the basic damper setup is always designed to be as firm as necessary and as comfortable as possible. This is preset specifically for the vehicle during production.

In the case of the popular KW V3, there is also the fact that it is built by KW with an elaborate multi-valve technology. If desired, this suspension can be manually adjusted independently in the Lowspeed compression stage with twelve clicks and in the Lowspeed rebound stage with 16 clicks.

Lowering ranges for M3 and M4
Available now at a price of 3305 Swiss francs, the KW V3 is also available for the BMW M3 (G80) and M4 (G82) models with rear-wheel drive. Within the scope of the expertise, the adjustable lowering range of the KW V3 coilover suspension is 20 to 35 millimeters at the front axle and 15 to 30 millimeters at the rear axle. The sporty, harmonious basic setup can be adjusted separately in the compression and rebound damping.

Simple setting of the basic setup
Already in development are the V5 Club Sport and the electronically adjustable DDC plug&play coilover suspension. The KW V3 for the BMW M models with all-wheel drive xDrive will also be added to the range shortly.

Peter Banz from KW Automotive in Rotkreuz: "If you want to drive your BMW M even sportier with KW V3 coilover suspension, you can adjust the preset setup in just a few steps.Every KW suspension always comes with adjustment instructions for this. Changing the setup is not even complicated."

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