Alfa Romeo in Formula 1? Marchionne: "We're thinking '

He had already said in 2010, five years after it reiterates Sergio Marchionne : the return of Alfa Romeo in Formula 1 is a good idea, he said in Maranello for the traditional exchange of greetings for the holiday season with journalists.

"The Alfa Romeo brand is amazing how remains in people's hearts. Precisely for this reason we are thinking about a return, as our competitor, racing, Formula 1, "said the president of the Horse and CEO of FCA to ' ANSA , noting that the presence of Ferrari would not be a problem , because the brand Alfa this year is on the hood of the cars from Maranello and Emilia have been designed with larger engines of Giulia : "It 'important that the Alfa Romeo back. It will be a competitor in more '.

Even more so now that Alfa Romeo has been invested a lot and that the range, albeit with some delay , is set to expand after years of catalog skeleton, with only Giulietta and MiTo to keep alive the memory of the times of Alfa 'gold.

The record of Alfa Romeo in the top flight has 110 races and 11 victories . The first coincides with the first Grand Prix of Formula 1 history : was 13 May 1950 and the victory went to Nino Farina, that the "Alfetta" 158 was accompanied on the podium at Silverstone by Luigi Fagioli and by the rising star Juan Manuel Fangio . Farina won the World Cup in 1950, while the Argentine left the world title the following year.

Audi Q5, the second generation is testing the snow

It 'was launched in 2008 and underwent a refresh in 2012. The time has come therefore for the launch of the second generation of the Audi Q5 , whose debut should not take long indeed, according to rumours, it seems that it is planned for mid- 2016.

Meanwhile, the House of the Four Rings continues to develop the new Audi Q5 , which has been sighted in livery "camouflage" in the snow in the new version built around the latest evolution of MLB used on Audi A4 last generation.

The news should retrace a bit 'those followed for sister Q7 : the new Audi Q5 will be low and wide and will weigh one hundred kilograms less. Among the engine range will definitely be a hybrid version plug-in all-wheel drive (it seems that it will use the trade name "and four").

The majority of customers will continue to be interested mostly to Diesel engines, like the 2.0 TDI and the V6 3-liter TDI, which will be used also for the variant more sport Audi Q5 . The Q5 should be accompanied also Q6 , a 7-seater SUV that will bridge the gap between the Q5 and Q7.

Mercedes S 65 AMG Cabriolet: the convertible V12 300 km / h

The House of Affalterbach has lifted the veil on the new S 65 AMG Mercedes-Cabriolet version even more extreme of the "63" presented at the last Frankfurt Motor Show . Under the hood it hides the powerful 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine can develop a terrific power. 6

30 CVs are indeed available, and even 1,000 Nm already available at 2,300 r / min. These values ​​allow the super cabrio German squirt from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.1 seconds and reach a top speed (electronically limited) of 250 km / h. In any case, who should choose the package optional AMG Driver's Package will bring the speedometer touches 300 km / h.

The change of course remains only the ' SPEEDSHFIT AMG 7G-TRONIC and there are exclusive alloy wheels multi-racial 20-inch forged. Do not miss the Aircap system for wind protection and technology AIRSCARF can heat the passengers, even in winter when traveling in the open.

The power retractable roof is made ​​of canvas and comes in four colors, with a choice that emphasises the elegance and classicism of a legendary model. The orders of the new 12-cylinder AMG will begin on April 4 while the cars will arrive from May, just in time for the summer season.

The very sumptuous interior of the Mercedes-AMG S 65 V12 Cabriolet

Flavia Pennetta: tired of competing

The life of a former professional tennis player Flavia Pennetta is different from the past, but also exciting. First Italian to win the victory at the US Open, Champion decided to leave immediately after the races: the opportunity to tell how he is experiencing at the moment is "StartupItalia! Open Summit 2015", the first open event dedicated to startups Italian in Milan , of which she was a guest of honor. 

"My new life is beautiful, it's different, it's exciting in some views and quieter in others, are very happy and serene and this is important," he told askanews. 

Behind the decision to leave the court, he explained, there is a sentimental reason, contrary to what many have speculated. 

"My choice is not due to the pair but a feeling I had inside of me, a physical and mental fatigue, the fact that maybe not every day I wanted to compete in a world where you have to do it all the time," he said. The daily life of Flavia Pennetta has not changed much, despite the absence from competition. 

"I was in India until a week ago to play performances - he said - I go an hour and a half in the gym to keep fit because they told me that it is better if I do not stop of all, otherwise my body will suffer much . Do I workout always so my coach said you come to the gym every day we take an hour and a half, two, then do what you want. " 

"Right now I like to wake up in the morning and know that I have to go to the gym and then I have nothing to do all day, then suddenly: last week I did something I had not done since I was very small, the 'Christmas tree, I had never had time "said Pennetta.

Pininfarina is Indian. Official switching to Mahindra

Pininfarina is Indian . Today was indeed the official transfer of ownership of the giant Mahindra, a global company with annual sales of $ 17 billion and over 200,000 employees in more than 100 countries.

The agreement was reached by Pincar, controlling shareholder of Pininfarina, with Mahindra & Mahindra and TechMahindra. The Indian Mahindra will acquire at closing the agreement all the ordinary shares held by Pininfarina Pincar to 1.10 euro per share , for a total of almost 25 million euro which will add another 20 million euro capital increase Pininfarina expected by 2016.

The shift in Indian hands should put an end to years of budgets in the red for the signature of Piedmont, active in many fields of design and not only in the automotive sector. The last budget had a deficit of 7.8 million euro in the first nine months of 2015 and a net debt position of 42 million, with 74 million of debt in the medium-long term.

"Today is a wonderful day, Pininfarina becomes stronger and more global than ever," said Paolo Pininfarina , president of the body founded in Turin in 1930 by Battista "Pinin" Farina "In a globalized world, entrepreneurship and capital does not have a passport. I'm sure my grandfather, my father and my brother Andrew are proud of us today and who are at my side and the whole family in a toast to the future in our beloved Pininfarina. "

Leicester scream, Ranieri incredulous: "I do not want to wake up, I want to continue dreaming"

Continues the extraordinary story of Leicester of Claudio Ranieri , who beats the Chelsea of Mourinho and back at the top. A magical moment for the Italian coach, who has analyzed with great satisfaction the performance of his.

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— Andrea Saronni (@Andysaro) December 14, 2015

Intervened in the mixed zone at the end of the ninety minutes, Ranieri is not in the skin: " We played a great match, suffering only in the last minute against the defending champions. intensity, play a few taps and coordinates movements, these are our weapons . There was electricity in the air, our fans are essential. "

Fundamental also the company rewarded Vardy-Mahrez , also decisive in the 'Magic Monday' against the 'Blues': " Everyone is working hard, but no two of them can not win. To my players I asked another five points for the salvation, the aim what remains. Then maybe we can change the target, but we can still improve. It 'a magical moment for the club, I want to keep dreaming with the fans, I do not want to wake up . "

Finally a comment on Chelsea, ever deeper into the abyss and overwhelmed by endless arguments: " I'm sorry because it is always one of my old team and it is normal to be sad for them. But now the train Leicester. "