© Fiat
You possibly can’t contact Italian heritage. They now perceive this at Stellantis, the group round Fiat, amongst others. At least 134 Topolinos, a pleasant little electrical automotive, have been seized. The explanation: they’re made in Morocco however have Italian flags on the doorways. And that’s not allowed.
Stellantis, the group to which Fiat belongs, and the Italian authorities lately clashed over the naming of a brand new compact crossover from Alfa Romeo. First it was going to be a Milano. However the Italian authorities was reluctant they usually introduced a regulation that prohibits placing an Italian title on a product that’s not produced in Italy itself. The Milano, now known as Junior, is made in Poland.
And the Italians play the sport laborious. Particularly with Stellantis, as a result of now Fiat is the chief. Within the port of Livorno, the Guardia di Finanza, the police monetary inspectors, met a ship loaded with Fiat Topolinos. Electrical microcars that keep in mind the legendary Italian Fiat 500, however smaller measurement.
The issue: the automobiles have a small Italian flag on the aspect. And that’s not allowed, as a result of the Topolinos usually are not assembled in Italy, however within the factories in Morocco the place the Citroën Ami and the electrical Opel Rocks additionally roll off the manufacturing line. Stellantis will take away the flags now to keep away from additional issues.
2024-05-22 14:59:45
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