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sports5 days ago•3 min saved

Hughes Brothers Deliver OT Gold as USA Hockey Tops Milan

Jack and Quinn Hughes starred for Team USA in Milan, each with seven points, as Jack scored the overtime winner against Canada to give the U.S. its first men’s hockey gold since 1980. Back home, Luke Hughes—rehabbing a dislocated shoulder with the Devils—said he was 'in shock' watching his brothers’ triumph and praised their mother Ellen-Weinberg Hughes for her work with the women’s team, which also won gold. The U.S. earned two hockey golds and finished second in the medal tally behind Norway.

via New York Post|

#jack-hughes #luke-hughes #milano

sports11 days ago•2 min saved

Milano arena to swap dark boards for lighter color ahead of Olympic hockey

In Milan's Santagiulia Arena, banners and boards will be replaced with a lighter color after players and NHL officials flagged that the darker green surfaces hinder visibility of the black puck. The change is expected before the men’s Olympic qualification round, with arena staff starting the removal after a women’s semifinal. U.S. goalie Jeremy Swayman highlighted visibility challenges in the Denmark game, prompting broader discussions about color schemes at Olympic venues.

via The New York Times|

#arena-design #hockey #milano

automotive1 year ago•2 min saved

"Alfa Romeo Resolves Naming Dispute by Renaming SUV Model to Junior"

Alfa Romeo has renamed the Milano crossover to Junior after an Italian minister suggested that using the Milano name was illegal because the car will be built in Poland. The company decided to change the name to avoid controversy and jokingly thanked the government for the free publicity. The CEO stated that the name Alfa Romeo Junior is strongly linked to the brand's history and has been a favorite among the public. Despite believing that the original name met all legal requirements, the company decided to change it to preserve positive emotions and avoid controversy.

via CarScoops|

#alfa-romeo #automotive #controversy

automotive1 year ago•4 min saved

"Alfa Romeo Renames SUV Model to 'Junior' Amid Political Tensions"

The Italian government has banned Alfa Romeo from using the name "Milano" for its new compact sports car, prompting the company to change it to "Alfa Romeo Junior" in order to avoid controversy and preserve positive emotions. The decision was made despite the belief that the name "Milano" met all legal requirements. The new name is a nod to the brand's history and has been well-received by the public and Italian dealer network. The change reflects the company's commitment to promoting mutual understanding and maintaining the positive attention the new car has garnered.

via Stellantis.com|

#alfa-romeo #alfa-romeo-junior #automotive

automotive1 year ago•1 min saved

"Alfa Romeo's Name Change Saga: Navigating Tensions with Italy"

Stellantis-owned Alfa Romeo has decided to change the name of its new electric car model "Milano" to "Junior" in order to ease tensions with the Italian government, which criticized the use of an Italian-sounding name for a vehicle manufactured in Poland. The decision comes after the Italian Industry Minister raised concerns about the name violating a law targeting "Italian sounding" products that falsely claim to be Italian.

via Reuters|

#alfa-romeo #automotive #italy

automotive1 year ago•1 min saved

Italy Prohibits Alfa Romeo Milano Production Outside Italy

Italy's industry minister has stated that it's illegal for Alfa Romeo to produce the Milano compact crossover in Poland due to strict rules about marketing products with Italian-sounding names that aren't actually built there. This legislation, introduced in 2003, aims to prevent misleading consumers. Alfa Romeo's CEO has explained that producing the Milano in Italy would cost 10,000 euros more, primarily due to the emphasis on electric vehicle production by the Italian government. This conflict highlights the challenges faced by automakers in navigating production and marketing regulations across different countries.

via The Drive|

#alfa-romeo #automotive #italy