Fiat Panda Connected by Wind celebrates 120 years of the brand with 4G modem

FIAT PANDA 2019

Announced Fiat news at the Geneva Motor Show (5-17 March 2019): among these, the new Panda Connected by Wind stands out , the result of a partnership between Fiat and Wind to celebrate the 120-year history of the car company founded in 1899. 'opportunity is greedy to focus on the theme of connectivity, an element that in addition to forming the core business of Wind is an increasingly present on cars.

Fiat Panda Interior

Fiat Panda Connected by Wind , available starting from April, stands out from the other Panda for a dedicated look: specific logo with the celebratory number "120" and the words "Connected by Wind" , glossy black treatment for the skid plate, the handles of the doors and the two-color 15 "wheels. Exclusive features of the example exhibited in Geneva are the black roof and the caps of the orange mirrors , the dominant colors of the Wind brand identity.

Same mood also inside, with the black fabric of the seats on which contrast the white and green stitching. But the real uniqueness of this setting is represented by the integration of the Radio U-Connect Mobile (the system that allows you to use the smartphone as an infotainment screen) with the "WINDPACK" , which includes a mobile Wi-Fi router Linkzone 4G and a Wind data SIM with 50 GB of monthly traffic.

The router allows you to connect up to 15 devices at the same time , at the maximum available speed. A hotspot that allows you to use the Uconnect app without consuming smartphone data traffic. You can access content such as integrated Waze navigation from the app Panda Waze: connected and with smartphone support |, music streaming and internet radio.

The modem, equipped with an integrated battery for use on the move, can also be recharged by means of the special support fixed in the 12V socket of the vehicle. Under the hood of the Fiat Panda Connected by Wind pulses an old acquaintance of the Fiat world, the 1.2 petrol 4 cylinder 69 bhp . Among the other innovations exhibited by Fiat at the Geneva Motor Show we find the special series "120" dedicated to the family 500 (500, 500L and 500X) and the Sport type Sport equipment .

FIAT PANDA INTERIOR

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Porsche Macan: The New Generation will be Electric

Porche Macan

The future of Porsche is electrified: after the launch of Taycan at the end of 2019 (and the derivative Cross Tourism in the following months), the Zuffenhausen manufacturer will continue its strategy, transforming the next generation of the Macan SUV into a totally electric model .

To announce it is the same Porsche in an official press release, in which the details of this model are outlined: like the Taycan electric sedan, even the new Macan will be built around an architecture with 800 V technology , which should make the SUV compatible with high power charging systems up to 350 kW. The starting point, however, will be the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) , developed in four hands with the "cousins" of Audi exclusively for electric vehicles.

German Porche Factory

There production of the new zero-emission SUV will take place in the same German factory in Leipzig where the current generation of Macan is produced. A factory created in 2000 to house the production of the first Cayenne (since 2002) and which has gradually expanded in the following years: today, 90,000 cars are being rolled out in Lipsia each year , including Macan, Cayenne and Panamera.

Porsche will therefore continue to invest in order to grow the Leipzig plant: in total, by 2022 the brand will invest more than 6 billion euros in electric mobility. The goal is ambitious: 50% of Porsche production in 2025 will have an electric powertrain . This does not mean that we will no longer see internal combustion engines: Porsche will work at optimizing petrol engines | Porsche says goodbye to Diesel | and the continuous improvement of plug-in hybrid vehicles .

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Honda e-Prototype: the retro-style electric sedan in Geneva Motor Show 2019

Honda Concept 2019

Countdown to the big news at Honda at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 : the Japanese company has released the first official images of Honda e-Prototype , the prototype that anticipates the electric compact size sedan and the retro style whose production will start in the second half of 2019 . Derived from the Urban EV Concept of 2017 that has been appreciated by the public and critics for its design vaguely inspired by the compact Japanese (but also European) of the 80s, this model is an integral part of the European electrification strategy of Honda .

Honda e-Prototype 2019

Developed with a hatchback body, Honda e-Prototype offers a continuous, clean and regular surface, characterized by pull-out door handles, compact cameras replacing the traditional side mirrors and black panels with concave surface that incorporate the characteristic circular optical assemblies. LED . Simple shapes and essential details draw what Honda defines the "human face" of the car.

Added to this are interesting proportions , with large convex wheel arches, long wheelbase and reduced overhangs, elements due to the use of the new EV platform developed specifically to accommodate an electric powertrain. A powertrain designed for a purely urban use, with an autonomy of over 200 km and a fast charging system capable of providing 80% of autonomy in 30 minutes . Urban yes, but also fun, given the rear wheel drive .

Honda Concept Interior 2019

And then there are the interiors , even more minimalist than the exterior without foregoing the contents: the melange cladding (material typically used for the furnishing of homes) are the background to an on-board system composed of a panel of 3 screens without apparent continuity solution, intended for instrumentation, infotainment and the electrical system. Honda promises "new generation digital controls" , able to facilitate the management of the many onboard functions.

The space on board is made more usable by the completely flat floor (both for the front and rear passengers), while the functionality is ensured by the presence of two additional displays (at the ends of the dashboard) on which images from external cameras are projected.

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New Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2019: Engines and Fittings

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

The long awaited Alfa Romeo Giulietta restyling ... will not come. At the Geneva Motor Show, together with the new Stelvio and Giulia range , Alfa Romeo will present only the Model Year 2019 of its C-segment sedan, on the market for the past 9 years without ever having undergone significant upgrades. The updates, in this case, concern the new range , available in the Business, Sport, Super and Veloce outfits , the latter with the new 2.0 diesel engine.

Several new packages available to make the car more customizable:

• Carbon Look pack : side skirts, front grille and mirror caps in a carbon-like finish.
• Quick Pack - Alfa Red / Quick Pack - Yellow Racing: dedicated details
• Pack Tech , standard on the "Launch Edition" version, features the Alfa Connect 7 "Alpine infotainment system with Apple CarPlayTM and Android AutoTM integration, rear parking sensors and sensors, USB-HDMI input and Mopar Connect.

In terms of engines, all Euro 6D TEMP, Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2019 offers the 1.4 120-hp turbo petrol , the 120 bhp 1.6 Multijet (both with manual transmission and Alfa TCT double clutch automatic transmission) and the renewed 2.0 Multijet from 170 HP with Alfa TCT.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

The range of the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2019 starts from the Business set-up , which includes bumpers with "silver" inserts and a frosted front grille, a treatment also reserved for headlamps and door handles. The aesthetic package includes 16-inch alloy wheels and fog lights, while inside stands out the new finish of the seats, characterized by the central "cannelloni" and the Alfa Romeo logo embroidered on the headrest (in option there are seats in leather, with the new chocolate color and the traditional black and red colors). Present, as standard, the Uconnect 6.5 '' Radio Nav infotainment system, rear parking sensors, dual-zone air conditioning and cruise control.

Giulietta Sport is instead designed to emphasize the sporty character of the model, offering 18-inch diamond wheels, red profiles for the front and rear bumpers, carbon look headlights housings, glossy black finishes (handles, mirror caps and Giulietta badges), body-colored miniskirts and tinted windows. Inside, sports pedals, aluminum door sill, fabric seats / Alcantara, red stitching on steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever. And then there's the new "Pack Veloce - Giallo Corsa" , which includes unusual finishes (contrasting yellow stitching for seats, steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake, front and rear bumpers with yellow moldings and increased Brembo braking system with yellow pliers).

New Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Giulietta Super represents the top of the range for those who want elegance and comfort: front and rear bumpers with silver inserts, which recall the satin finishes of the front grille, the rearview mirror caps, the door handles, and the chrome finish of the crystal profiles, in addition to 17-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the infotainment Uconnect Radio Nav 6.5 " is flanked by the rain and twilight sensors, the electrochromic rearview mirror, the electric mirrors, the front and rear parking sensors.

The "Launch Edition" version, based on the Giulietta Super , adds new 18 "diamond alloy wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Frontlight System and LED daytime running lights, Alfa Connect 7 '' system by Alpine with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear camera, tinted rear windows, side skirts and Black interior.

Finally, Giulietta Veloce is the real novelty of the 2019 range: the petrol engine is replaced by a 170 hp diesel, combined with the Alfa TCT gearbox. The Dark Miron finishes and details like the exclusive yellow profile in the front bumper, along with the Brembo yellow brake calipers and 18-inch alloy wheels, distinguish it from the other Giulietta. The sports atmosphere is also breathed inside, thanks to the new leather and Alcantara seats with contrast stitching and integrated headrest with Alfa Romeo lettering, the aluminum pedals, the opaque gray moldings and the sports steering wheel cut with yellow stitching (present also on gearbox and handbrake).

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