Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

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Alfa Romeo changes name of new 'Milano' model to ease tensions with Italy

MILAN - Stellantis-brand Alfa Romeo said on Monday it would change the name of its new \"Milano\" to \"Junior\" to end a row with Italy's government, which last week criticised the choice of an Italian name for a vehicle made in Poland. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Resounding, the Alfa Romeo Milano changes its name after the clashes with the government. His name will be Junior

“We are sure that this will calm everyone's spirits and we believe that the name Milan is not misleading nor, much less, outlawed,” says CEO Imparato in response to Minister Urso

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Urso changes the name of Alfa Romeo Milano. “You can't, it's made in Poland.” His name will be Junior

Milan, 15 April 2024 — The new Alfa Romeo changes its name. It will not be called Milan, but Junior. But what made the latest car manufacturer Stellantis change its name, even after the official launch? The decision could be traced back to the criticism addressed by the Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso who, the day after the presentation, had said: “You cannot produce a car called Milan in Poland.” The change of name Alfa Rom…

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Why did Alfa-Romeo have to change the name 'Milano' to its new car

During one of the most important weeks for Alfa Romeo's future, an Italian government official declared that the use of the name "Milan," chosen by the brand for its new compact sports car recently unveiled, is prohibited by law. Despite Alfa Romeo believing that the name meets all legal requirements and that there are much more important issues than the name of a new car, Alfa Romeo has decided to change it from "Milan" to "Junior" with the spi…

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Alfa Romeo Milano changes name after political pressure