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SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 8, 2025 – When Brad Pitt steps out under the neon glow of Las Vegas and hands his keys to a valet, you expect movie magic – not a five-time F1® race winner behind the wheel of a camouflaged prototype. That’s exactly the kind of high-energy surprise Mercedes-AMG staged to introduce the upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, kicking off a new era of performance with a blockbuster-style premiere that feels tailor-made for sports car fans.

A Las Vegas Stunt That Feels Like a Movie Scene

For this launch moment, Mercedes-AMG swapped the usual motor show stage for the buzzing streets of Las Vegas. The scene is simple and cinematic: Brad Pitt waits for his car at a valet stand, only to discover that his “valet” is actually Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team star George Russell. From there, the prototype Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe becomes the true co-star.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – When Akio Toyoda says his dream is for people to say “cars are our culture,” he’s not just talking about Japan – he’s talking about the shared, emotional bond drivers feel around the world. That’s why his recent Lifetime Achievement Golden Steering Wheel award in Berlin is more than a trophy; it’s a moment where German car culture tipped its hat to a Japanese “car guy” who lives and breathes motorsport, road cars and the joy of driving.

What makes the Golden Steering Wheel such a big deal?

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – Parallel parking in a tight space, creeping through city traffic, dealing with surprise roadworks – for most drivers, these are the moments that make journeys stressful. At the Hi-Drive Final Event in Brussels, Stellantis gave a glimpse of a future where much of that strain is handled by next-generation automated driving tech, showing how cars could soon help us navigate complex real-world conditions more calmly and safely.

A European “flagship” project for smarter, calmer mobility

Hi-Drive is Europe’s flagship project dedicated to advancing vehicle automation and making higher levels of automated driving work not just in perfect test conditions, but in messy, everyday environments. Think crowded city centers, multi-lane ring roads, changing weather and unpredictable traffic.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – For many people with upper limb disabilities, driving isn’t just about getting from A to B – it’s about freedom, dignity and the ability to decide your own day. To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Stellantis has unveiled the Alfa Romeo Tonale for All, a specially engineered version of the stylish SUV designed in Italy to put that independence firmly within reach.

A premium SUV reimagined for different abilities

Tonale for All takes all the character of a modern Alfa Romeo – design flair, comfort and technology – and layers in thoughtful adaptations you don’t see at first glance. Instead of feeling like an “afterthought conversion,” the changes are integrated into the car with the same level of care as its original interior.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – Turin is stepping firmly into a new era of Italian mobility as production of the new Fiat 500 Hybrid gets underway at the historic Mirafiori plant, paired with an ambitious redesign of the site’s iconic Office Building. Together, the two projects celebrate the city’s deep automotive roots while pointing clearly toward a more sustainable, people-focused future.

A new Fiat 500 Hybrid, born in Turin

Production of the Fiat 500 Hybrid started in mid-November at Mirafiori, with more than 6,000 units planned by the end of 2025 and first customer deliveries set for January 2026. Orders opened on November 21, and Italian drivers will be able to see the car up close during the first “Open Days” at dealerships across the country this coming weekend.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – For anyone thinking about their next car, how you pay for it can be just as important as what you drive. Stellantis, the global automaker behind brands like Jeep®, Peugeot and FIAT, is sharpening its focus on finance, leasing and flexible mobility options by bringing back seasoned executive Jon Nelson in a new top role overseeing its financial services and leasing companies worldwide.

A new role designed around how we buy and use cars today

Starting in January 2026, Jon Nelson will step into the newly created position of Head of Stellantis Financial Services and Leasing companies, reporting directly to Chief Financial Officer Joao Laranjo. From Stellantis’ base in Amsterdam, he’ll lead the strategy behind the loans, leases and other financial tools that help people get behind the wheel of their next vehicle.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – What happens when one of pop culture’s most unhinged villains crashes the world of luxury Italian furniture? You get “The Joker Throne” – a dramatic, conversation-starting piece that has just won a 2025 Archiproducts Design Award and officially pushed comic-book fandom into the realm of collectible art and interior design.

From Gotham to Milan: when design meets dark storytelling

Created by Stellantis Design Studio in collaboration with Italian luxury specialist Formitalia, The Joker Throne sits at the center of The Joker Collection, a bold furniture line inspired by DC’s infamous agent of chaos. Unveiled at Salone del Mobile 2025 and now crowned at the Archiproducts Design Awards in Milan, the piece was singled out by an international jury for its provocative concept and willingness to challenge traditional ideas of “good taste.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 5, 2025 – European car buyers are in the middle of a major shift, with online research, multi-brand showrooms and tech-packed vehicles changing what they expect from every visit to a dealership. Stellantis is putting fresh energy behind that transformation by appointing seasoned automotive executive Luca Napolitano as Head of Stellantis &You Sales and Services, its strategic distribution arm across Europe.

A people-focused leader for a 10,000-strong retail network

Based out of Amsterdam, Stellantis &You is the in-house retail powerhouse behind 10 Stellantis brands across 10 European countries. With more than 10,000 employees and 37 Distrigo hubs under its umbrella, it connects iconic badges like Peugeot, Citroën, FIAT, Opel, Jeep® and others directly with drivers for both sales and aftersales support.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 2, 2025 – For drivers who love the feel of wind-in-your-hair motoring and classic roadster proportions, the BMW Z4 Final Edition is both a celebration and a goodbye. This very limited Z4 M40i sends off BMW’s two-seat roadster with bold design details, serious performance and a specification that feels carefully curated rather than simply optioned.

A farewell chapter for BMW’s open-top icon

Since its debut in 2002, the Z4 has carried forward BMW’s long tradition of two-seat, open-top sports cars, following legendary models like the BMW 328, 507 and Z8. With its long hood, short rear deck and low seating position, it has always been about that direct connection between driver, road and sky.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – December 2, 2025 – Standing just metres from a glowing lava lake, clipped into a rope 600 metres inside an active volcano, most people would be thinking about getting out as fast as possible – but for German adventure photographer and filmmaker Ulla Lohmann, that’s exactly where she feels most alive. For more than 25 years, she has chased eruptions, lava flows and extreme landscapes around the world, turning a childhood fascination with volcanoes into a dream career that blends travel, storytelling and science.

From childhood volcano fan to National Geographic storyteller

Ulla’s path into adventure photography started young. At eight years old, her father took her to Vesuvius, Campi Flegrei and Pompeii, where she fell in love with what she calls “the breath of the earth”. That mix of danger, history and raw power never left her.