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Name check: 2025 Alfa Romeo’s first electric car renamed Junior after objections from Italian officials

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According to Italian law since 2003, all Italian-related names can only be used if they are produced in Italy. READ MORE: Alfa Bravo! Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo. Expected here in 2025 READ MORE: Mamma Mia! 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano is now the Junior. “So a car called Milano must be produced in Italy.

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