Eight curious facts about cars and Switzerland

Every day we come across news that makes us shake our heads. We have also compiled a few things that you may not have been aware of.

Every day we come across news that makes us shake our heads. We have also compiled a few things that you may not have been aware of. 1

WEC: Neel Jani on the road with 900-hp Porsche

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season begins at the end of March with the traditional prologue in Paul Ricard, southern France. The Porsche team around works driver Neel Jani is preparing. Porsche would like to build on its successes from the 2015 season.

The FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season begins at the end of March with the traditional prologue in Paul Ricard, southern France. The Porsche team around works driver Neel Jani is preparing. Porsche would like to build on its successes from the 2015 season. 1

FCA Switzerland: Maria Grazia Davino new Managing Director

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Switzerland SA has a new Managing Director in Maria Grazia Davino. Her predecessor Alessandro Paolucci is taking on a new challenge at the headquarters in Turin.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Switzerland SA has a new Managing Director in Maria Grazia Davino. Her predecessor Alessandro Paolucci is taking on a new challenge at the headquarters in Turin.
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Renault: New Alpine coming at the end of the year

With the Alpine Vision, Renault has given a foretaste of the revival of the legendary brand in the coming year. The design of the sporty two-seater is recognizably based on the famous A 110, which was also very successful in Switzerland.

With the Alpine Vision, Renault has given a foretaste of the revival of the legendary brand in the coming year. The design of the sporty two-seater is recognizably based on the famous A 110, which was also very successful in Switzerland. 1

Nissan: The Leaf in the Norwegian Bibber test

For the European market launch of the Leaf, equipped with a more powerful 30 kWh battery, Nissan produced a short film in the freezing cold Norwegian Norefjell. The opening sequence shows the silhouette of the electric car encased in ice. The ice shell of the film car was created by ice specialist Mr. Iceman.

For the European market launch of the Leaf, equipped with a more powerful 30 kWh battery, Nissan produced a short film in the freezing cold Norwegian Norefjell. The opening sequence shows the silhouette of the electric car encased in ice. The ice shell of the film car was created by ice specialist Mr. Iceman. 1

Motorcycle: Great show in the Zurich two-wheeler mecca

The wait will soon be over for all ravenous bikers, because from February 18 to 21, 2016, the SWISS-MOTO motorcycle, scooter and tuning show will open the new season with a firework display of spectacular accompanying events and, of course, present the latest innovations from well-known brands.

The wait will soon be over for all ravenous bikers, because from February 18 to 21, 2016, the SWISS-MOTO motorcycle, scooter and tuning show will open the new season with a firework display of spectacular accompanying events and, of course, present the latest innovations from well-known brands. 1

Suzuki: 150,000 cars sold in 35 years

Congratulations. Suzuki celebrates its 35th anniversary in Switzerland in 2016. The Suzuki era began in 1981 with the import of the legendary Suzuki LJ 80. Suzuki really took off in Switzerland when it was taken over by the Emil Frey Group in 2004.

Congratulations. Suzuki celebrates its 35th anniversary in Switzerland in 2016. The Suzuki era began in 1981 with the import of the legendary Suzuki LJ 80. Suzuki really took off in Switzerland when it was taken over by the Emil Frey Group in 2004. 1

Geneva 2016: Peugeot presents the Traveller

Peugeot will present the Traveller as the successor to the Expert at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at the Palexpo). The van series is a continuation of the cooperation with sister company Citroën and Toyota.

Peugeot will present the Traveller as the successor to the Expert at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at the Palexpo). The van series is a continuation of the cooperation with sister company Citroën and Toyota. 1

Honda: $1.2 million for the NSX

The first series-produced example of the new NSX was sold at auction in America and fetched 1.2 million dollars, almost ten times the list price.

The first series-produced example of the new NSX was sold at auction in America and fetched 1.2 million dollars, almost ten times the list price. 1

Geneva 2016: SsangYong shows present and future

The Koreans have a lot going on. SsangYong is presenting the XLV, the extended version of its Tivoli, at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at the Palexpo). The XLV has an unchanged wheelbase of 2.60 meters but a length of 4.40 meters.

The Koreans have a lot going on. SsangYong is presenting the XLV, the extended version of its Tivoli, at the Geneva Motor Show (March 3 to 13 at the Palexpo). The XLV has an unchanged wheelbase of 2.60 meters but a length of 4.40 meters. 1

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