Alfa 8C tackles its rivals Jul 30, 2008
The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione remains locked-up in one of the pit garages, awaiting the correct moment to make its dramatic appearance, and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS and Lamborghini Gallardo SuperLeggera are still wending their way towards the track through some pretty hefty traffic. It's a mouth-watering collection of cars, and we can't wait to see them all side-by-side out on their natural habitat, the smooth tarmac of SA's premiere racing venue, Kyalami. (iAfrica.com)
Donning new look, Fiat shifts India gear Jul 28, 2008
Under a global revival strategy, the Italian major is planning to create a new identity in the Indian market, by bringing its iconic brands like Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Cinquecento ... There is also plan to roll out the top-of-the-range Alfa Romeo, Ferarri and Maserati, though Kapoor declined to elaborate on them. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Travel briefs Jul 27, 2008
Cars on display will include a 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C-2900B Mille Miglia Spyder, part of fashion designer Ralph Lauren's car collection. The winner of the eight-lap Toyota Race of Legends, scheduled for the final day of the event, will earn $25,000 to be donated to the charity of his choice. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The MINI road racer Jul 25, 2008
If Alfa Romeo wants Mito GTA to compete with this thing, it's going to have to be bloody awesome because this thing is just that and then some. But that is then and this is now and once off the passes where it drove not unlike a purebred rally machine and into the traffic and the urban beat, JCW has the grunt, ability and peacefulness to be the perfect city partner. (iAfrica.com)
More >> Jul 24, 2008
The fact that Pininfarina, who are known for their design prowess and proven track record of working with some iconic brands such as Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Volvo and Jaguar, are on board is possibly the biggest asset that Sonalika has right now. Not having to work from zero, but getting in one of the best design houses which has complete product development capabilities goes to show that Sonalika has given this project a lot of thought and are going to work towards getting things... (India Times)
Motor Show goes green, but industry still feeling blue Jul 23, 2008
Alfa Romeo presented the last of the major premieres with the new Mito. Sergio Cravero, Alfa Romeo's Marketing Director said that the car marks the first step in a brand relaunch that builds towards the (company s) centenary in 2010. (Times Online)
Rejoice, Alfa Romeo cognoscenti Jul 19, 2008
The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a gorgeous, fun, fuel-efficient $22,000 import, packaged in Italian style and grace ... MILAN - For a generation of American Alfisti, the return of Alfa Romeo is the Christmas that never comes ... No, Alfa Romeo is, for most Americans, about a quintessential Italian style, an aching, blushing, toe-curling loveliness of line and profile. (Boston Globe)
European Car Sales Drop on Falling Consumer Confidence, Higher Fuel Costs Jul 16, 2008
Fiat's fall was led by a 28 percent plunge for its Alfa Romeo sports cars as the Italian market shrank 20 percent, double its rate of decline in the first five months. In Spain, where the collapse of the home-building industry is dragging the economy toward a recession, car sales fell 31 percent, compared with a 14 percent decline for January-May. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Goodwood Festival 2008 Jul 15, 2008
There were plenty of supercars making their way up the hill, including the Alfa Romeo 8C, Bugatti Veyron, Lamborghini LP560-4, and the new Aston Martin V12 Vantage. The Mazda Furai concept car even made anappearance. (AutoExpress)
Alfetta/GTV6 Runs Strong Jul 14, 2008
A dedicated Alfa Romeo fanatic enjoys a ride in automotive history ... When I graduated from college my father gave me a two-year-old Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint that he bought from a family friend ... I have been a dedicated Alfa Romeo owner and driver ever since then. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fiat to lay off workers at 4 Italian plants due to market decline Jul 8, 2008
Only production of the Alfa Romeo Mito at Mirafiori in Turin will continue uninterrupted. Production of models including Fiat's top-selling Grande Punto, the Lancia Ypsilon and Fiat Chroma will be affected by the slowdown, the spokesman said. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Driving the myth Jul 5, 2008
MiTo as an acronym means Milano and Torino Milan being the spiritual home and headquarters of Alfa Romeo, while Turin is where the new Alfa Romeo is built. Mito in Italian is also myth and Alfa Romeo's history is certainly of mythical proportions ... Our brilliant metallic red turbo petrol unit glistens in the sun, exuding the magic only an Alfa Romeo can, but this time complemented by Audi-like shut lines and the jewel finishes of a car double the price. (iAfrica.com)
This Week In Auto Racing July 4 - July 6 Jul 2, 2008
Giuseppe Farina won the first World Championship race in 1950 for Alfa Romeo. The track was rebuilt in 1991, followed by another major rebuild in 1994. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fiat increases auto prices 1.5 percent in June due to higher raw material costs Jul 1, 2008
Fiat said it raised the prices of all Fiat brand autos, including Alfa Romeo and Lancia. It has previously announced a 5 percent increase in the prices of its CNH brand of agricultural and construction equipment. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
For troubled U.S. automakers, little help from overseas Jun 30, 2008
Italy's Fiat, for example, wants to build Alfa Romeo cars in North America and has been talking with the three U.S. automakers about using one of their plants. That could ease the burden of the excess production capacity that U.S. automakers have been left with due to a dwindling share in their home market and the slump in light truck sales. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Acura TSX: Wimpy or Fuel-Efficient? Jun 30, 2008
To me it drives like an Alfa Romeo I recently rented in Spain. It isn't enormously fast off the mark: I clocked my test '09 TSX with a stick shift at about 8 seconds in accelerating from 0 to 60, while. (BusinessWeek)
Always on the go Jun 29, 2008
The pride of his collection is none other than a 1972 model of the Alfa Romeo, which he bought in 1974 from his first earnings as a singer. I want to be active. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Going green at concours in Palo Alto Jun 24, 2008
"They've come a long way," said Liems, of Napa, the owner of a Jaguar, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. "With the environment and gas prices being so high, we all have to look to the future.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Four-wheeled masterpieces drive new museum Jun 18, 2008
And it's the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B MM, displayed on a pedestal in the museum's Winner's Circle ... "It represents the high-water mark of automotive design," Simeone says, and epitomizes the Alfa Romeo credo: "The search for beauty in every part." At the same time, because of its advanced engineering, it drives like a modern car. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
James Bond star Daniel Craig suffers 'jinx' Jun 12, 2008
Mr Comninos suffered severe head injuries when his Alfa Romeo 159 collided with a lorry. A third car accident saw an Aston Martin catapulted into the lake after skidding on a wet road. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Daniel Craig injures hand on Bond set Jun 12, 2008
Producers of the film said in April that a stuntman was hospitalized with serious injuries suffered in an accident behind the wheel of an Alfa Romeo sports car in northern Italy. Days before, British media reported that another car to be used in the production, an Aston Martin DBS, skidded off the road into a lake, but the driver escaped with minor injuries. (MSNBC -- News)
Top Gear's Midlife Crisis Cars Jun 7, 2008
Instantly recognisable models include the Lotus Esprit, Ferrari Testarossa, Porsche 911 and Alfa Romeo Spider (which Master describes as a car only ever suited to pretty Tuscan signoras in gigantic sunglasses and tiny skirts ). However there are many more models on offer including the more obscure Jensen Healey, Conte Amphibious Car and even a Lamborghini tractor. (Suite101.com)
Hornby hopes to be shaken and stirred by new James Bond licence Jun 7, 2008
Among the miniature models will be iconic Bond cars, the Aston Martin DBS and the Alfa Romeo, echoing a chase scene from the forthcoming Bond film, set for UK release on November 8 and starring Daniel Craig. Hornby's Scalextric slot cars and Formula 1 racing car sets are also enjoying a boon on the back of Lewis Hamilton's rise in motorsport. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Fiat says its iconic compact car could come to U.S. Jun 7, 2008
The Fiat 500's U.S. launch could be simultaneous to the introduction of Alfa Romeo in the United States, but that the production would likely be in different places, Marchionne said. He has said in the past that he would like to launch Alfa by 2011, and that at least one model must be produced locally, but he hasn't said which one. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Land Rover and Alfa Romeo carnival this weekend May 31, 2008
The carnival will also provide a platform for Land Rover and Alfa Romeo owners and enthusiasts to buy and sell used units ... Various original Land Rover and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories will be on sale at discounts of up to 80. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fiat Says Could See North America Return in Six Months May 28, 2008
TURIN, Italy (Reuters) - Italy's Fiat could decide in six months when and where it will start making and selling cars under its Alfa Romeo brand in North America, its chief executive said on Tuesday ... Not only for cars but for all products," he said, adding that Fiat as a group was doing fine nevertheless. Fiat has been able to control about a third of the market this year despite the weak trend. Italy's transport ministry will publish the new car registrations figures for May next week.... (ABC News -- Wire)
Spy row - so is James Bond's favourite car an Aston or a Bentley? May 28, 2008
In Octopussy he stole an Alfa Romeo, and he has driven a string of BMWs. In From Russia with Love, he even drives a Bentley, albeit briefly. (BBC News -- Business)
Strategies For A New Age May 28, 2008
Fiat (nyse: - - ), too, is moving upscale, with an Alfa Romeo costing more than $200,000 and new efforts to develop its Maserati brand. The point is clear. (Forbes -- Business)
McGuinty has `good meeting' with Fiat officials May 23, 2008
Premier Dalton McGuinty's bid to attract an Alfa Romeo factory to Ontario is revving into high gear ... While Fiat-owned Ferrari and Maserati sell high-end sports cars in Canada and the U.S., the company's mass-market products Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Lancia have not been sold here for many years ... That's why the company is examining the possibility of a domestic Alfa Romeo factory to build cars for North America. (Toronto Star)
Fiat Mulls Low-Cost Car Brand May 21, 2008
Marchionne reiterated his intention to make Alfa Romeo cars in North America, though he had yet to decide where and when ... Ever since Fiat announced plans to bring Alfa Romeo back to North America, it has been approached by a number of parties offering their manufacturing facilities ... The premier of Ontario is to pay Marchionne a visit on Wednesday to try to convince him to make Alfa Romeos at the Canadian province's under-utilized plants. (ABC News -- Wire)
Sami Chahrouri, 77, loved 'reaching out to people coming into this country' May 21, 2008
Sami Chahrouri grew up in an impressive-looking house near Beirut, Lebanon, and drove a flashy red Alfa Romeo sports car that he parked in the driveway ... Sami Chahrouri, in a photo taken in the late 1950s in front of his family's home in Lebanon, loved this red Alfa Romeo and his dog Roger. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Classic car show comingrain or shine May 15, 2008
Bert Straus, of Timonium, sits at the wheel of his 1961 Alfa Romeo Giuletta Spider ... Aaah, "The Principessa," his little Italian darling -- the 1961 white Alfa Romeo Spider he holds dear ... So for a while, when the weather looks iffy, it will be "Aaah Randolfo," the 1960 blue Alfa Romeo Spirit coupe he has held dear for only 27 years. (Towson Times, MD)
Italian stallions May 7, 2008
Imagine tooling around in a Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, or Isotta Fraschini (above). OK, now wake up. (Boston Globe)
Stuntman injured on James Bond set May 2, 2008
The London-based production company for "Quantum of Solace" said that an experienced stunt driver of an Alfa Romeo car remained hospitalized in serious condition following the accident Wednesday ... A spokesman for the town of Limone sul Garda, where crew have been filming for the past two weeks, said the Alfa Romeo crashed into a wall during a chase sequence involving a truck and Bond's Aston Martin along the Gardesana, a curvy, two-lane lakeside road with gorgeous panoramas and many tunnels. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Romancing the Alfa Romeo Apr 23, 2008
ROME AND TORONTO Alfa Romeo, the Italian sports car best known as Dustin Hoffman's runabout in The Graduate, is returning to North America, and Ontario is making a strong pitch to persuade the company to assemble cars in the province. Sources said the Ontario government has held a series of meetings in recent weeks with officials from Fiat Group, the Italian auto giant that owns Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati and other brands ... He would only say that Sergio Marchionne, Fiat's Italian-Canadian... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Counting on friends and family during times of need Apr 20, 2008
I got the top up on my 1986 Alfa Romeo convertible just as the chaos ensued. I was at Adkins and I-55, pretty much the heart of the storm. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Honda Accord: Born to be mild Apr 19, 2008
With the last model Honda was clearer with its marketing, identifying a middle ground for the Accord, in competition with Saab, Volvo and perhaps Alfa Romeo ... Alternatives: Alfa Romeo 159 from 19,655. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Road Safety: The Uncrashable Car? Apr 16, 2008
APALACI was tested in a series of vehicles like the Fiat Stilo, the Volvo FH12 truck, the Alfa Romeo 156 and Mercedes E350. It used laser sensors, radar, software decision assistance and a variety of other technologies to achieve the goal. (Science Daily)
2008 Spanish GP Preview Apr 15, 2008
1951 (Juan-Manuel Fangio, ALFA ROMEO). 1954 (Mike Hawthorn, FERRARI). (Suite101.com)
Alfa Romeo returns with a curvaceous coupe Apr 10, 2008
Alfa Romeo is returning to the United States in late 2009 in spectacular fashion, with a curvaceous supercar the company hopes will quickly reacquaint Americans with one of Italys most distinguished brands ... Alfa Romeo wouldn't say what its plans are beyond the tantalizing 8C Competizione ... But industry analysts speculate that the Alfa Romeo Spider convertible and 159 mid-sized sedan will reach the United States in 2009, followed by the larger 169 sedan and GTX SUV.. (MSNBC -- Business)
Trader with GT stripes Apr 2, 2008
Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. Pursuant to those arrangements, title to the securities has passed to the relevant financier. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Embattled Bertone resurrects the BAT Mar 31, 2008
5, 7, and 9, that the company created on Alfa Romeo mechanicals in the 1950s and displayed at auto shows in Turin ... Kaberle went to Bertone a couple of years ago with the idea of a new BAT. The BAT 11 is built on the chassis of the new Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione ... The 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint was planned as a limited edition of 500 cars, but instead sold 40,000 over 14 years. (San Francisco Chronicle)
High-living tycoon crashes to earth Mar 29, 2008
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Reserve in swipe at global investors Mar 27, 2008
Italian marque Alfa Romeo has released the first pictures of the Mi.To, its new city car. Budget airlines cost us more than we bargain for. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Tata snares Jaguar, Land Rover Mar 27, 2008
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CAW open to cost cuts, not two-tiered wages Mar 27, 2008
Mr. Robinet pointed to Fiat SpA chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne, who was quoted in the Financial Times yesterday as saying Fiat wants to team up with a U.S. auto maker to assemble Alfa Romeo vehicles in the United States. That decision is related to the slump in the value of the U.S. dollar against the euro, but Mr. Robinet noted that "the UAW has pulled a couple of levers that the CAW is unwilling to pull." The most contentious of those levers appears to be the two-tiered wage system,... (Globe and Mail)
Weekend Auto Shows & Events Mar 26, 2008
Alfa Romeo Owners Club Time Trial & Race. March 22nd - 23rd, 2008. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
CAW vows no concessions in contract talks Mar 26, 2008
The latest example came Tuesday from Fiat SpA chief executive officer Sergio Marchionne, who said Fiat wants to team up with a U.S. auto maker to assemble Alfa Romeo vehicles in the United States. That should tell you that the U.S. is now a low-cost location, said industry analyst Michael Robinet, vice-president of global vehicle forecasts for consulting firm CSM Worldwide Inc., of Northville, Mich. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* Bertone's BAT is back Mar 23, 2008
The 1955 Alfa Romeo BAT 9, shown in an undated photo ... 5, 7, and 9, that the company created on Alfa Romeo mechanicals in the 1950s and displayed at auto shows in Turin ... The 2008 Alfa Romeo BAT 11. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Alfa Romeo gambles on youth market Mar 22, 2008
the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo's answer to the Mini ... Photos Italy's ever popular style queen, Alfa Romeo, popularised the sports car and came to embody Mediterranean glamour ... Italian marque Alfa Romeo has released the first pictures of its new city car, the Mi.To. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The rock stars that keep rolling on Mar 21, 2008
Alfa Romeo from past to present. Easter around the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The American market for cars is going global Mar 21, 2008
Chevrolet, a quintessentially American brand, is now the fastest-growing brand in Europe using cars sourced from Korea and built to global standards, while new models from Italys Fiat and Alfa Romeo are gathering interest from Americans because of the expectation they will soon be sold on these shores. And to cap it all Indias Tata is poised to acquire British brands Land Rover and Jaguar. (MSNBC -- Business)
SA's Car of the Year named Mar 19, 2008
The Mazda2 joins models from Alfa Romeo (156 2. 0 T-Spark, 1999); Audi (A4 1. (iAfrica.com)
Alfa Mi.To hatchback unveiled Mar 16, 2008
Alfa Romeo has unveiled the Alfa Mito, a 12,000 sporting supermini that takes it straight back into Alfasud territory ... Alfa Romeo, aware that its past sales have been affected by poor reliability and patchy dealer performance, recently completed a radical overhaul of its own UK importing procedures. (Autocar)
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Mar 7, 2008
Alfa Romeo Brera Sky Window 3. 2 JTS Q4 '06. (IGN PS2)
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show Mar 6, 2008
The 2008 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of Geneva are: BEST IN SHOW: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider- "It's hard to argue with its sexiness. Who wouldn't want to be seen cruising in this pure, unabashed lust mobile," said AutoWeek Editor and Associate Publisher Dutch Mandel. MOST SIGNIFICANT: Ford Fiesta- "This was a unanimous decision by the entire AutoWeek panel -- all day, everyday. If they get the marketing even close, it could well be the silver bullet for Ford in conquering... (PR Newswire)
Cutting Edge Cars: The Thrills From Geneva Mar 6, 2008
And where better to start than with a bit of glamour in the shape of the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. Alfa Romeo 8C Spider. (Sky News)
Lancia rebornFiat bets on new Lancia model to boost global sales Mar 5, 2008
The marque will share the dealer network with fellow Fiat subsidiary Alfa Romeo, which is also eyeing a near doubling of sales to 300,000 cars by 2010 - in part boosted by models such as its limited edition 8C Spider, also on show in Geneva. Last year, Alfa Romeo sold 165,000 cars, almost all of them in Europe ... In spite of the poor performance by Lancia and Alfa Romeo, Fiat Auto was bolstered by a sparkling year for sister brand Fiat. (BBC News -- Europe)
Lamborghini introduces 'greener' version of its Gallardo supersports car Mar 5, 2008
Alfa Romeo, Fiat's sports car brand, plans to commemorate its centenary in 2010 with a new model, the company said Tuesday, Reuters reported from Geneva. The Alfa Romeo chief executive, Luca De Meo, also announced a special edition Alfa 8c convertible: just 500 will be available ... Despite its status as a symbol of Italian style and speed, Alfa Romeo has logged mediocre sales. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Little stars| Mar 5, 2008
The Italian quarter was as active as ever Lancia at last introducing the new Delta set to take it back into world markets, including perhaps South Africa, Fiat showed its latest people mover/van called Fiorino, Alfa Romeo introduced its stunning 8C Spider and a reworked and lighter weight 159, and Lamborghini introduced a facelifted Murcielago in LP540 form, while Rolls Royce's extravogant new coupe certainly did impress. Dacia unveiled its Sandero due to be built and sold in SA as a Renault... (iAfrica.com)
Melbourne motor show Mar 4, 2008
Melbourne MotorShow 2008 - Drive. Take a closer look at the new VE SS V Wagon inside and out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Poor car sales knock results Mar 4, 2008
The larger McCarthy franchises performed well in a very difficult environment but the smaller motor franchises - mainly Peugeot, Renault, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Nissan - recorded disappointing results. Joffe said the financial services arm was severely penalised by its inability to sell term products following the introduction of the NCA.. (Business Report, South Africa)
Jaguar, Land Rover to take on Indian luxury car mkt Mar 1, 2008
Of course once Fiat brings its Alfa Romeo, due this year, Tata Motors will have some Italian dash as well. Given that Ferrari and Maserati will follow later, that should spice up the range more. (Economic Times)
Revealed: Maserati GranTurismo S Feb 27, 2008
7-litre V8 as the sold-out Alfa Romeo 8C. This gives it a boost of 35bhp to 434bhp, and an extra 0. 4-litres over the standard GT, which was released late last year. (Autocar)
Power with control| Feb 23, 2008
ALFA ROMEO GT Q2 Power with control - Cars in Action Fri, 22 Feb 2008. Alfa's GT, powered by the 110 kW 1. (iAfrica.com)
