Tracking transportation for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Transportation1.25M Italian cars have dangerous Takata airbags. Learn how to check your vehicle VIN for free and understand new inspection deadlines before October 2026.
Economy · TransportationDiesel up 30% in Italy's summer fuel crisis. Drivers paying €10.8B in July-August, €1.9B more than 2025. Tax breakdown, regional impacts, budget tips.
Transportation · EnvironmentItaly closes 2,200 inefficient fuel stations by 2028, mandates EV charging and biofuels. €120M fund helps owners convert. Lower pump prices expected for drivers.
Economy · TransportationVolkswagen profits plunge 33% in Q2 2026. Learn how restructuring, job cuts, and EV transition costs impact Italian dealers, resale values, and your next car purchase.
Economy · TransportationDiesel tops €2.10, petrol nears €2 per liter across Italy. Government tax cuts end. Get current pump prices and practical saving tips for drivers.
Economy · TransportationOil prices soar to $98 as Middle East tensions threaten supply. Italian diesel hits €2/liter, pushing inflation to 3.2% and squeezing household budgets hard.
Economy · TransportationEuropean car sales surge 13% in June. Stellantis grows but loses share. Electric vehicles reshape Italian factory jobs and incentives.
Transportation · EconomyItalian high-speed rail operator Italo invests €3.6B to enter Germany's market with 26 new trains. Lower fares, 2,500 jobs, and operations from mid-2028.
Economy · TransportationStrait of Hormuz conflict drives Italian fuel prices to €2.70/liter. Inflation jumps to 3.1%, impacting summer travel budgets across Italy. Learn practical tips to save.