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Massimo Grassi,

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massimo.grassi@motor1.com

Articles by Massimo Grassi

'Surreal to change the rules now', Tavares' criticism of European manufacturers

'Surreal to change the rules now', Tavares' criticism of European manufacturers

Stellantis number one criticises Acea's request to postpone CO2 emission rules

By Brian Potter 17 September 2024

Volkswagen's number one talks about the current situation

Volkswagen's number one talks about the current situation

Oliver Blume ruled out layoffs and closures, however, describing the situation as alarming. Here is what he said in an interview with Bild

By Brian Potter 10 September 2024

It took Porsche a year to develop this new colour

It took Porsche a year to develop this new colour

And brings to life the Taycan Turbo S Celestial Jade, a one-off that changes colour depending on how the light hits it

By Brian Potter 8 September 2024

Ferrari to create a new circuit to test its supercars

Ferrari to create a new circuit to test its supercars

It will be located near Fiorano, will be 2 km long and will be used to test Ferrari supercars, including electric cars.

By Brian Potter 8 September 2024

First photo of the new Alpine - a new electric sports car

First photo of the new Alpine - a new electric sports car

It will be called the Alpine A390_β and will make its debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. A teaser previews its fastback shape

By Brian Potter 7 September 2024

Dacia Sandero vs Citroën C3: A comparison of affordable small cars

Dacia Sandero vs Citroën C3: A comparison of affordable small cars

Low prices and the right size combine these two cars

By Brian Potter 5 September 2024

UK: Koenigsegg Agera N hypercar gets covered in wallpaper

UK: Koenigsegg Agera N hypercar gets covered in wallpaper

Wrapped in a special film by Divine Savages

By Brian Potter 5 September 2024

Tariffs on Chinese electric cars put Cupra in danger

Tariffs on Chinese electric cars put Cupra in danger

This was said by Wayne Griffiths, head of Cupra, which produces the Tavascan electric SUV in China

By Brian Potter 4 September 2024

Chinese manufacturers seek anti-tariff agreement with Europe

Chinese manufacturers seek anti-tariff agreement with Europe

Politico.eu reports that some Chinese brands have made overtures to Europe to avoid tariffs on electric cars becoming permanent.

By Brian Potter 3 September 2024

The debut of the new Bentley Flying Spur is near

The debut of the new Bentley Flying Spur is near

It will be unveiled on 10 September and will be the most powerful in history. Here's what we know, along with the first photo released

By Brian Potter 3 September 2024

How tariffs have slowed China's electric car sales

How tariffs have slowed China's electric car sales

According to Automotive News, some brands saw their sales fall by 45% in Europe in July.

By Brian Potter 20 August 2024

Ford Capri: Dimensions and boot space of the electric SUV coupé

Ford Capri: Dimensions and boot space of the electric SUV coupé

Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform, the Ford Capri is a mid-size SUV with good interior space.

By Brian Potter 19 August 2024

Skoda's new SUV spotted during a test at the Nürburgring

Skoda's new SUV spotted during a test at the Nürburgring

The Skoda Elroq will be officially presented in the autumn, while testing continues near the Nürburgring.

By Brian Potter 17 August 2024

The new Bentley Continental GT Speed is even more special

The new Bentley Continental GT Speed is even more special

Personalised by Mulliner, this Bentley Continental GT Speed 2024 features unique customisations.

By Brian Potter 17 August 2024

Pininfarina Battista Targamerica debuts as one-off convertible

Pininfarina Battista Targamerica debuts as one-off convertible

The first ever electric one-off debuts at Monterey Car Week 2024

By Brian Potter 15 August 2024

Maserati MC20 Tributo Modenese: One-off for Pebble Beach

Maserati MC20 Tributo Modenese: One-off for Pebble Beach

Maserati wants to celebrate the city of Modena with a unique piece derived from the MC20.

By Brian Potter 15 August 2024

Ferrari's new hypercar spied on video during testing

Ferrari's new hypercar spied on video during testing

A video shows the successor to the Ferrari LaFerrari in its final, but still camouflaged form.

By Brian Potter 13 August 2024

China lodges an official complaint against tariffs in Europe

China lodges an official complaint against tariffs in Europe

It did so at the World Trade Organisation saying that they undermine global cooperation

By Brian Potter 11 August 2024

The successor to the Lamborghini Huracan in video

The successor to the Lamborghini Huracan in video

A few days before its debut at Pebble Beach, the Lamborghini Temerario, successor to the Huracan, was filmed during a series of test drives.

By Brian Potter 10 August 2024

AMG prepares a new super SUV: Here's what it could look like

AMG prepares a new super SUV: Here's what it could look like

Planned for 2026, it is expected to develop 1,000 PS and use the new high-performance electric platform.

By Brian Potter 9 August 2024

The teaser of the new Touring Superleggera

The teaser of the new Touring Superleggera

It will debut at Monterey Car Week 2024 and will sport the old Touring logo, the one used in the 1930s

By Brian Potter 7 August 2024

These are the first photos of the new smart SUV

These are the first photos of the new smart SUV

The production smart #5 shows itself - still camouflaged - in a few shots in a preview of its debut on 28 August.

By Angel Sergeev 7 August 2024

Car of the Year 2025: These are the final candidates

Car of the Year 2025: These are the final candidates

The first list of nominees for Car of the Year 2025 includes 41 cars from the Dacia Duster to the VW Tiguan

By Brian Potter 6 August 2024

Manufacturing / Production

Ferrari is ready to say goodbye to these models

Ferrari is ready to say goodbye to these models

The Ferrari SF90 and 812 GTS have reached the end of their lives and will soon be joined by the Roma and 812 Competizione

By Brian Potter 6 August 2024

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