YES TO ELECTRIFICATION BUT ALWAYS RESPECTING THE SUBARU DNA GUEST IN STUDIO: Nicola Torregiani, President and CEO of Subaru Italia GUEST IN CONNECTION: Paolo Matteo Cozzi, Journalist and Editorial Coordinator of l'Automobile PRESENTATION: Alessio Artemi Electrification has long since taken root at Subaru. The initial approach was oriented towards the hybridization of internal combustion engines while the debut in 100% electric mobility took place with the advent of the Subaru Solterra crossover. However, the Japanese brand has not given up the prerogatives and qualities that have made it famous, to the point of conquering numerous and passionate customers all over the world. For this reason, Subaru Solterra, present in the Safe-Drive studio in the guise of the renewed 2024 model year version, shows off unusual technology for a “full electric” starting from a natural inclination for off-road driving, naturally through the famous All-Wheel Drive four-wheel drive system, a true technological flagship of Subaru. In the meantime, Subaru continues to expand its technological and industrial plans with a particular focus also dedicated to safety, another historic workhorse of the Japanese brand. DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY AND CUSTOMIZATION: THE EXTRAORDINARY PROXIMITY BETWEEN THE HUBLOT WATCHMAKING BRAND AND THE AUTOMOTIVE WORLD Extraordinary timepieces, very limited edition pieces, a melting pot of different materials. The creativity and study that underlie the birth of a creation of the Hublot watchmaking brand adhere largely to the processes that characterize the industrial design of a car. This happens in particular in terms of customization. In this respect, Hublot has developed over the last few years a particular propensity for the range of colors, combining precious materials with unique and innovative shades, witnesses of a language that is marked by moods and emotions. In addition to this, Hublot is coming off a truly extraordinary summer, the high point of which coincided with the European Football Championship. On that occasion, the brand belonging to the French luxury holding company LVMH, in fact, provided all the referees with the Big Bang UEFA EURO 2024, an extraordinary tool for managing the timing of the match, from the countdown, to the substitution of a player, to extra time and any penalty kicks. NEW HYUNDAI SANTA FE The disruptive and never banal language of the new Hyundai models has also inspired the creative process of the new Santa Fe. In this case, the stylistic feature is that of square shapes, with maximum use of the interior space. The powetrain is exclusively full-hybrid for our country, even if a 100% electric variant is on the horizon. With the “terrain” lever, the new Hyundai Santa Fe can also be four-wheel drive. MICROLINO LANDS IN A KART TRACK On the track with the Microlino to drive it as if it were a kart. It happened in Turin during the Motor Show. The first Microlino Cup, reserved for journalists and admirers of this electric minicar, was held in a kart track, where the small citycar, in the 90 horsepower version, earned favorable comments from all participants. Microlino also exists in the “45” version, a light quadricycle that can be driven from age 14 with an Am license. THE ROAD TEST: DACIA JOGGER 1.6 HYBRID EXTREME If Dacia continues to be a best-selling brand in Europe, there must be a reason, and probably more than one. Confirmation comes from this week's road test which saw the Dacia Jogger in the Full Hybrid 1.6 Extreme version as the protagonist. It is one of the few real “seven seats” available on the market today, with a huge trunk and a decidedly low price compared to the competition. Also noteworthy are the 20 cm ground clearance and the new 7” digital dashboard. FAREWELL SMART FORTWO: THE ICONIC CITYCAR RETIRES After 650,000 units sold in Italy, of which 200,000 in Rome alone, its chosen land, the Smart ForTwo leaves the scene. The last example of the legendary two-seater belonging to the Daimler Ag Group was sold and delivered to the Merbag dealership in Milan, the only single-agent dealer in Europe for Mercedes Benz. The one who snapped it up was a young lawyer from Brianza, Gaia Pisani. NEW VOLVO XC90 MODEL YEAR 2024 The large Swedish SUV celebrates 22 candles by renewing its look and content, but with a firm respect for Nordic sobriety. The tweaks involved the front grille, the new LED light signature and the air vents. The trunk is always very comfortable and can store up to 680 liters of objects. The air suspensions are adjustable from the passenger compartment while the choice of engines fell on two hybrid solutions: mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Enjoy the Viewing!