Italy is often associated with racy, beautiful and fast cars: Ferrari, Lamborghini or Maserati, one of Italy's oldest car manufacturers. The Perry Center in Oftringen/Aarburg AG is dedicating a special exhibition to the brand with the trident until Saturday, August 27. 1

Fans and potential buyers of the Ford GT can rejoice: Ford Performance has announced that it will produce the super sports car with its powerful 600 hp for two years longer than originally planned. Swiss prices have not yet been set. 1

Volkswagen is launching pre-sales of the new e-up! with immediate effect. The all-electric e-up! offers standard equipment with smartphone integration and additional options for greater comfort. Prices start at 29,900 Swiss francs. The natural gas e-up! is available from 17,300 francs. 1

The tuner Irmscher has added four products to its customization program for the Opel Vivaro. The optimizations tailored to the Vivaro van give it a sporty look. Prices are available on request. 1

This really makes sense: the new generation of Scania trucks can be equipped with side airbags that are integrated into the roof liner above the doors - a unique solution that has never been seen before in trucks. The Scania side airbags offer significantly increased protection for the occupants in the event of the vehicle tipping over, one of the most serious types of accident. 1

The cost of a car is one of the biggest items in many Swiss households. Reason enough for comparis.ch to provide tips on the right third-party liability, partial and fully comprehensive insurance, parking damage insurance and the possibility of changing providers. 1

An anniversary of a small, very fine and above all special kind: "Das Modellauto" at the autobau Erlebniswelt factory in Romanshorn is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Anyone who wants to find out about new products and rarities will have the opportunity to do so this coming weekend.    1

If pedestrians are distracted by text messages, videos or smartphone games when crossing the road, this can lead to dangerous situations. Ford now also offers technology for commercial vehicles that recognizes people on the road and automatically intervenes with the brakes if necessary. 1

Road safety is a top priority for the Swiss Road Transport Association ASTAG. All freight transportation must be carried out as safely as possible by road and rail. There is no point in playing the two modes of transport off against each other. ASTAG condemns the scaremongering of the Alpine Initiative. 1

The NitrOlympX will take place in Hockenheim from August 19 to 21. Jndia Erbacher, the daughter of the six-time European champion from Arlesheim, will be at the start of the biggest drag racing event in our part of the world for the first time. 1