Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo rolls out new MiTo Veloce

2009-03-30T23:36:00.000-07:00

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Alfa Romeo U.S. relaunch delayed until 2011

2008-10-27T20:48:00.000-07:00

The worsening global financial crisis has forced Fiat to postpone two major targets it had planned for its Alfa Romeo brand in 2010 – a U.S. relaunch and reaching 300,000 sales in China. Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that Alfa Romeo won't return to American shores in 2010 as originally planned, but will instead arrive one year later. Marchionne explained his decision to the press,

New SUV key to Alfa Romeo’s U.S. return

2008-10-10T22:41:00.000-07:00

The Fiat Group has set a goal of achieving profitability for Alfa Romeo, and to do that, says Alfa CEO Luca de Meo, the marque will need to increase its sales volume. With a goal of 300,000 vehicles per year by 2010, there are several steps being taken to help ensure it is met. Around the same time, Alfa has plans to introduce of a new SUV to further bolster its sales upon its return to the U.S.,

Alfa Romeo returns to U.S. this month

2008-10-06T22:37:00.000-07:00

Alfa Romeo’s full scale assault on the North American market isn’t expected to officially kick off until late next year or early 2010 but the first Alfa branded cars will go on sale in the United States later this month, although there is a catch. The catch is that the model that will go on sale is the highly exclusive and expensive 8C Competizione supercar, of which only 84 cars have been

Alfa Romeo sells defunct 166 platform to Guangzhou Auto

2008-09-29T22:33:00.000-07:00

China's state-run Guangzhou Automobile Group, which also builds cars for Honda under the Li Nian brand name, has purchased Alfa Romeo's 166 platform. The Italian carmaker last used the platform to build a sedan which was discontinued in early 2007.The purchase presages the company's efforts to develop its own brand, according to Automotive News Europe. Currently the company is primarily focused

Paris debut for Alfa Romeo Brera TI

2008-09-24T22:30:00.000-07:00

Gracing Alfa Romeo’s stands at the Paris Motor Show next week will be the new TI edition of the stylish Brera coupe, which is set to go on sale across Europe before the end of the year. The car will debut with either a 2.2L JTS engine or 3.2L V6, and will be joined further down the track by more engine options. TI stands for Turismo Internazionale, an acronym that Alfa Romeo uses for its

Alfa Romeo boss reveals details about future lineup

2008-08-29T22:13:00.000-07:00

As Alfa Romeo approaches its centenary the company is facing one of the busiest periods in its storied history. With a handful of new models, a possible switch from front-drive to rear-wheel-drive platforms, and a relaunch into the tough U.S. market all on the cards, it’s safe to say that the carmaker’s recently appointed CEO Luca de Meo has a tough couple years ahead of him.We've seen the launch

Alfa Romeo rumored to be developing new V6 family

2008-07-25T22:07:00.000-07:00

Alfa Romeo has a reputation for building brilliant engines, combining Italian passion and a sonorous soundtrack in vehicles that the average person can afford. However, in 2005, Alfa Romeo stopped building its own V6 engines and decided to use a unit supplied by General Motors. The engines still used an Alfa Romeo cylinder head and induction system but the heritage of the previous V6 engines no

2010 debut for Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 'GTA'

2008-07-21T01:15:00.000-07:00

At the launch of the new Mi.To hatch this week, Alfa Romeo CEO Luca de Meo revealed details about a new a special edition 8C Competizione being considered to celebrate the carmaker’s centenary in 2010. The new car would be a lighter and more powerful version of the current 8C coupe, similar to Lamborghini’s Superleggera version of the Gallardo.Speaking with AutoTelegraaf, de Meo stressed that the

Alfa Romeo Mi.To officially unveiled

2008-07-19T23:42:00.000-07:00

The new Mi.To hatch is already building a fan base on the back of its good looks and sporty potential, and now rumors are circulating that the diminutive hatch is actually the replacement for the smaller end of the 147 line, with the 149 replacement to be five-doors only and targeted more up-market.Alfa Romeo reportedly wants to sell about 150,000 units annually of both the Mi.To and the 149, to

Alfa's new 149 will ride on brand-new platform

2008-06-25T23:50:00.000-07:00

Alfa Romeo's recently revealed Mi.To hatch is believed to be the replacement to the entry-level portion of the 147 line, with the new 149 to be five-doors only and targeted more up-market. The latest news indicates it will be riding on a completely new platform rather than sharing one with the Fiat Bravo as had been previously planned.By splitting the existing 147 (pictured) line into the Mi.To

230HP turbo-four confirmed for Alfa Romeo Mi.To GTA

2008-06-25T23:47:00.000-07:00

Alfa Romeo CEO Luca de Meo has just spilled the beans on the upcoming GTA variant of the ultra-stylish Mi.To hatch, confirming the car will arrive in mid-2009 packing a brand new 1.75L four-cylinder petrol engine turbocharged to the tune of 230hp (172kW). The engine will feature direct injection and variable valve timing technology and is set to be one of the most powerful mills in its class.The

U.S. Alfa Romeo production could start as early as 2010

2008-05-29T21:27:00.000-07:00

The CEO of Italian carmaker Fiat, Sergio Marchionne, has revealed that a decision on U.S. production and re-launch plans for the Alfa Romeo brand could be made within six months and that negotiations are already taking place with companies in North America. However, a 2009 U.S. launch for Alfa Romeo is looking unlikely, with late 2010 or even early 2011 the likely date.According to the Wall

Prodrive tuned Alfa Romeo Brera S

2008-05-20T03:30:00.000-07:00

British motorsport company Prodrive has finally released details about its new tuning kit for the Alfa Romeo Brera coupe, which is set to go on sale through Alfa dealerships in the UK in the following months. The kit has been in development for more than a year, with engineers focusing mainly on suspension and chassis improvements.The cars also feature minor styling changes, inside and out, and

Alfa Romeo builds special edition 'Mille Miglia' Spider

2008-05-15T03:16:00.000-07:00

Alfa Romeo has created a special edition of its Spider convertible in order to commemorate the historic Mille Miglia 1,000 mile race that takes place in Italy annually. The carmaker will build just 11 examples of the 'Spider Mille Miglia' to mark the 11 victories it's had in the famous Italian race, which heralded the rise of the original sports grand tourer.While there are no performance

Alfa Romeo 'Mi.To' interior revealed

2008-05-12T02:59:00.000-07:00

Last year Alfa Romeo burst onto the supercar scene with its deliciously daring 8C Competizione. Smooth, flowing original lines spoke of a redefinition of the company’s styling language, and as these leaked official images reveal the carmaker’s new entry-level hatch shares that same language. The car also continues Alfa’s new naming practice of using actual names instead of numbers and will sport

Prodrive confirms Alfa Romeo 'Brera S' development

2008-05-07T02:55:00.000-07:00

British motorsport company Prodrive has confirmed it is creating a special edition of the Alfa Romeo Brera (pictured) coupe for sale in the UK, and plans to first reveal the modified car at the end of the month. Prodrive has been working closely with Alfa Romeo for the past year, particularly in the areas of suspension and handling mods.The new car will be dubbed the Alfa Romeo Brera ‘S’ and

Alfa Romeo releases Limited Edition Spider in UK

2008-04-29T02:46:00.000-07:00

Alfa Romeo’s stylish Brera convertible or ‘Spider’ is already one of the best looking droptops currently on sale but to give its profile a boost just in time for the northern summer UK dealers are now offering a Limited Edition model fitted with a number of new features as standard.The Alfa Spider Limited Edition features a choice of three color combinations (Carbonio Black, Alfa Red, Ghiaccio