Italia! It's a Ferrari F458 Jul 31, 2009
Yes, it is the new Alfa Romeo MiTo. Italia. (iAfrica.com)
Is Schumi tough enough? Jul 31, 2009
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BMW put the brakes on F1 Jul 30, 2009
Yes, it is the new Alfa Romeo MiTo. BMW pulling out of F1. (iAfrica.com)
Looking for a large car? Jul 29, 2009
Alfa Romeo 164 reviews. Alfa Romeo 164 for sale ... Alfa Romeo Brera reviews. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fiat Aims Lowand High Jul 28, 2009
Meanwhile, Fiat also wants to re-establish its Alfa Romeo badge in the U.S. A would be priced at around $40,000, placing it in BMW 3 Series territory. Eventually, there will be more Fiats and Alfas (theres already a $230,000 supercar, the ), but the segmentation is interesting: low-end but ultra-stylish; and mid-luxury, but also ultra-stylish. (Slate)
GTX wants to be the fastest in Nuremberg Jul 27, 2009
Yes, it is the new Alfa Romeo MiTo. GTX taking on the ring. (iAfrica.com)
Car fashion war Jul 27, 2009
Street Fashion: Alfa Romeo MiTo Sport v Fiat 500 Lounge v Mini Cooper S - www ... Street Fashion: Alfa Romeo MiTo Sport v Fiat 500 Lounge v Mini Cooper S ... The Fiat 500 continued the trend in 2007 as another modern interpretation of a car that, like the Beetle and Mini, brought motoring to the masses several decades ago, though it's the company's sporty subsidiary, Alfa Romeo, that has now launched the first direct price rival to the Mini. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Blistering bahnstormer Jul 24, 2009
Yes, it is the new Alfa Romeo MiTo. Blistering bahnstormer. (iAfrica.com)
'Difficult trading' blow for Fiat Jul 23, 2009
Fiat sells cars under the Fiat, Lancia and the Alfa Romeo brands, and trucks, farm and construction equipment. Depressed demand. (BBC News -- Business)
A tinge of green, or blue Jul 22, 2009
Yes, it is the new Alfa Romeo MiTo. A tinge of green, or blue. (iAfrica.com)
Can you a'Ford it? Jul 21, 2009
Yes, it is the new Alfa Romeo MiTo. You change more than a name when you turbo-charge a Fiat Punto. (iAfrica.com)
Rent the Morrison Bridge lights for as little as $100 a day Jul 18, 2009
Alfa Romeo sports car lovers have paid to change the bridge s lighting display to feature red, white and green in honor of the Italian flag. The group becomes the first to take part in a county program that allows individuals or groups to pay for a lighting scheme on Morrison Bridge. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Hundreds of Alfa Romeos expected for Vancouver car show Jul 17, 2009
Dustin Hoffman drove an Alfa Romeo for his iconic role in 1967's "The Graduate.". Although James Bond prefers Aston Martins, Roger Moore stole an Alfa Romeo for a brief chase scene during 1983's "Octopussy." ... You can stay home Saturday morning and watch Alfa Romeos in movies on DVD. Or, you can head down to Pearson Field and see hundreds of the Italian cars for yourself. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Auto sales not expected to improve in second half Jul 16, 2009
Since May, the new vehicles launched were the Porsche Cayman and Boxster; Chery A520 sedan; Chevrolet Captiva sports utility vehicle (SUV); Audi Q5 SUV; Alfa Romeo GT Blackline coupe, Brera coupe and Spider cabriolet; Nissan Sylphy Tuned by Impul; Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV; Mazda 3 Sport; Ford Escape SUV; Chery Tiggo SUV; Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo; BMW Z4; Volvo XC60 SUV and Ferrari California. These models cater more to the higher-end segment, which represents an insignificant share of the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
India tops in luxury car buys worldwide Jul 16, 2009
Italian car maker Fiat has already indicated it will introduce its Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands in India. In any case, premium car makers say luxury and green were not necessarily mutually exclusive. (India Times)
Alpha's mighty MiTo Jul 11, 2009
Article By: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:53 Alfa Romeo have finally got round to launching the much anticipated Mito in South Africa ... Alfa Romeo have also said that we are likely to get the GTA version of the Mito which is currently testing it's 1. (iAfrica.com)
Alfa MiTo targets Mini Jul 9, 2009
A style war is about to break out in Australias car market with the arrival of a new baby Alfa Romeo that aims to put the BMW Mini out of fashion ... 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo ... Alfa Romeo has burst the balloons at Mini s 50th birthday celebrations with the first ever direct challenger to the current-generation version of the British icon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Fiat Focuses on China Jul 8, 2009
The two automakers planned to make and sell 175,000 Alfa Romeo, Fiat, and Chery branded cars in China with production due to start this year. In addition, Chery was to supply Fiat with engines for sale outside of China. (BusinessWeek)
The cars that will likely set the pace in 2014 Jul 3, 2009
Experts are speculating that the five-door Alfa Romeo Milano will form the basis for a new Chrysler sedan ... Italian-run Fiat and Alfa Romeo will likely have vehicles in U.S. showrooms by 2014. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fiat CEO Says Chrysler Cash Burn Slows: Report Jul 1, 2009
ALFA ROMEO AND DODGE. By the end of the month, Marchionne wants to decide how the new company will manage its Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands, which he sees as American and European counterparts ... One solution might be to sell Alfa Romeo models under the Dodge brand in the United States and Dodge cars as Alfa Romeos in Europe, Marchionne said. (ABC News -- Wire)
A love of exotic imports passes from father to son Jun 29, 2009
After moving to San Francisco and getting married, he bought a 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 Coupe and later a BMW 635 Coupe. He still owns both of them. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Non-national car players undeterred by higher HP interest rates Jun 29, 2009
Among the vehicles that have been introduced since May are the Porsche Cayman and Boxster; Chery A520 sedan; Chevrolet Captiva sports utility vehicle (SUV); Audi Q5 SUV; Alfa Romeo GT Blackline coupe, Brera coupe and Spider cabriolet; Mitsubishi Pajero Sport SUV; Mazda 3 Sport; Ford Escape SUV; Chery Tiggo SUV; Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo; BMW Z4 and the Volvo XC60 SUV.. Affin Securities analyst Chong Lee Len concurred that car players needed to launch new models to at least maintain market share,... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fiat Retrofits Chrysler Engines, Shelves `Dinosaurs' to Cure Fuel Ills Jun 24, 2009
The research site is surrounded by bamboo gardens, ponds and loops of track where engineers test drive new models like the MultiAir-equipped Alfa Romeo MiTo, which debuts in September. The MultiAir project stalled between 2000 and 2005 during the Italian companys joint venture with General Motors Corp. because GM didnt want to invest in the technology, Rinolfi said. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
What Fiat Could Do for Chrysler (and Vice Versa) Jun 19, 2009
Fiat has an excellent midsize chassis/platform, which serves as the basis for the Alfa Romeo 159 ... Hall adds that the Chrysler-Fiat alliance is very likely to expedite Fiat's own plans to reintroduce the Alfa Romeo brand into the U.S. market ... Fiat has been eager to bring Alfa Romeo, which now has nine models selling in more than three dozen countries, to the U.S. but has been stymied because it lacked a distribution network. (Time.com)
After 50 years, Honda faces new challenges Jun 16, 2009
company is now poised to introduce new small cars to the U.S. like the two-door Fiat 500, along with vehicles branded under the sporty Alfa Romeo brand. Chrysler's crosstown rivals have small-car plans, too. (MSNBC -- Business)
Fiat arrives and Chrysler is quietly born again Jun 16, 2009
Relaunch of the sporty Alfa Romeo brand in North America. The new Alfa 149 midsize five-door hatchback, to be unveiled next year, would be built in North America. (USA Today -- Autos)
Appeals Court Approves Chrysler's Sale to Fiat- GM's Fall Opens Doors for Foreign Carmakers Jun 6, 2009
CEO Sergio Marchionne has been studying U.S. plants for ways to raise efficiency, and will retool one so he can start making the stylish compact Fiat 500 and a sporty Alfa Romeo or two. Under terms of Chrysler's bankruptcy plan, it will close five more U.S. plants. (Fox News)
New car pricing rules stall at start May 27, 2009
Others, such as Holden, Ford, Hyundai, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen, Alfa Romeo and Audi, have removed all pricing from their websites. Would-be buyers are directed to a dealer if they want a quote. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fiat to offer know-how, sales network for Opel - report May 21, 2009
Fiat hopes to create a new company grouping its automotive arm, which includes the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands, with GM's European operations, of which Opel is the largest chunk, the group said early this month, adding that it planned to list the new firm on the stock market. The struggling GM, which faces a June 1 deadline to complete a major restructuring plan or be forced to follow its rival Chrysler into bankruptcy court, may become a minority shareholder in the new group. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Car dealers plan for survival May 16, 2009
"We're excited about the alliance with Fiat -- it's going to be a very good thing for our dealership and for Chrysler as a whole. Chrysler has a long history of creating exciting cars, and Fiat is very similar. With the Alfa Romeo and Fiat 500, they have cars people love to drive. You've got to have a car that's fun to drive with good fuel economy and Fiat will help out with that. We'll look back on it five to 10 years from now and see that it was a good decision.". There are several General... (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Marchionne to head Chrysler May 15, 2009
" One would like to see two or three years of really strong results in Europe and in Italy for Fiat before they delve out this far and fast. I am extremely worried about this German thing and their wanting to become No. 2 in the world. It will end in tears." Fiat's vision is to spin off Fiat Group Automobiles, which includes the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands, to create a new car company including Chrysler, GM Europe and, now, GM's Latin American operations. Fiat said the new company would... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fiat's Italian Workers Seek German Solidarity After Snub by CEO Marchionne May 13, 2009
The Pomigliano factory produces Alfa Romeo 159 and Alfa 147 models. Termini Imerese manufactures Lancia Ypsilon cars, with 1,400 staff. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
NewReborn Fiat shakes up Italian stereotype May 11, 2009
Fiat's well-remembered failures aside, Italy boasts high-quality engineering in autos, including Ferrari and Maserati, both owned by Fiat, and Lamborghini, owned by Volkswagen, as well as such design firms as Pininfarina, known primarily for its Ferrari and Alfa Romeo designs. As Italy's biggest industrial concern, Fiat's ambitions to spread into the Americas and redraw the global auto map is a source of great national pride. (Florida Times-Union)
Car buyers should see much-changed Chrysler May 9, 2009
Fiat will also bring its sporty Alfa Romeo brand to the U.S., though it is not planning to relaunch the Fiat brand here ... J.D. Power's latest customer satisfaction studies in Germany, France and Britain rank both the Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands below the industry average. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sime unit rolls out four Alfa Romeo models May 9, 2009
SIME Darby Auto Connexion Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned unit of Sime Darby Motor Division that manages the Alfa Romeo brand, is targeting to sell 150 units in the next 12 months. The company yesterday launched four models simultaneously the Alfa Romeo 159 sports sedan, GT Blackline coupe, Brera coupe and Spider cabriolet ... 2-litre Alfa Romeo 159, which is also the cheapest of the range at RM188,888 (excluding registration, road tax and insurance), will be its core model in terms of sales. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Fiat CEO Marchionne to Head Chrysler May 8, 2009
Fiat's vision is to spin off Fiat Group Automobiles, which includes the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands, to create a new car company including Chrysler, GM Europe and, now, GM's Latin American operations. Fiat said the new company would make over 6 million cars. (ABC News -- Business)
Fiat's ambition May 6, 2009
8bn) in 2008 Based in Turin, north-west Italy Employs about 200,000 people Fiat Auto's brands include Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo Fiat Group also owns Maserati, 85% of Ferrari and the truck and commercial vehicles maker Iveco. "We're in the middle of an automotive yard sale," says car industry analyst Michael Robinet of CSM Worlwide. (BBC News -- Europe)
Fiat - GM would create $100B giant May 6, 2009
In the past five years, Fiat has been able to regain market share in Europe with its economy fuel-saving cars as well as its luxury line, Alfa Romeo. Marchionne is scheduled to meet with German government officials Monday to discuss the plan. (CNN -- Money / International)
Behind Fiat's Bold Bid for General Motors Europe May 5, 2009
Like Chrysler, the ailing U.S. automaker Fiat most resembles, the company (which also owns Alfa Romeo and Lancia) has been on a performance roller coaster, especially since Italy's car market opened up to greater competition in the early '90s. Long periods of slumping performance that threatened the firm's existence have been interspersed by occasional hit new models that help Fiat live on for another few years. (Time.com)
With GM and Chrysler deals, Fiat plans coming-out party today May 5, 2009
Fiat already has the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands. Now Fiat is evaluating several possible new corporate structures. (USA Today -- Money)
Fiat in talks to buy Opel from GM May 4, 2009
Fiat Group Automobiles includes the Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Ferrari brands. The statement was issued on the eve of a meeting between Fiat Group's chief executive, Sergio Marchionne, and Germany's economy and foreign ministers to discuss Fiat's offer for GM's German unit, Opel. (Boston Globe)
Fiat eyes combined Chrysler, Opel company May 4, 2009
Fiat Group Automobiles includes the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari brands. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Race)
Fiat rode long road back to US May 1, 2009
And Fiat Group will introduce a few of its own cars, including Alfa Romeos, that are available only in Europe now. It is a remarkable turnabout for Fiat, which has ridden a wild roller coaster of successes and failures Fiat withdrew from the United States in the 1980s - its Alfa Romeo franchise hung on for another decade - after drivers nicknamed the company Fix It Again Tony ... Now both Fiat and Alfa Romeo will return to showrooms, but drivers who remember Fiat's boxy styles from the 1970s... (Boston Globe)
Fiat's Marchionne Hunts `White Elephants' After Sealing Chrysler Alliance May 1, 2009
has been trying to bring its main brands back to the U.S. after a 14-year absence and held talks with the Detroit automakers last year on possible cooperation on production of Alfa Romeo cars. Rather than , Fiat is offering technology that has produced models such as the Panda and 500, the two top-selling cars in Europe in the small-vehicle category. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Can Fiat save Chrysler? May 1, 2009
Fiat is similarly reliant on its home market, bolstered by Italians snapping up the majority of the Fiats, Lancias and Alfa Romeos it makes. Hence, although it might come across as global on paper, the Fiat-Chrysler alliance is not about to become an international automotive giant that will seriously rival the likes of, say, Toyota, Volkswagen Group or Nissan-Renault. (BBC News -- Business)
After struggle, Chrysler succumbs to bankruptcy May 1, 2009
Fiat also plans to reintroduce brands like Alfa Romeo in North American markets. First, though, bankruptcy court Judge Arthur Gonzalez will have to sort out the issue of Chrysler's creditors, who hold $6. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Chrysler bankruptcy filing sets risky play in action May 1, 2009
1988: Fiat and Chrysler sign an agreement under which Chrysler will sell Alfa Romeo vehicles in Canada and the U.S.1991: Chrysler sells its holdings in Mitsubishi Motors. The Alfa Romeo deal ends. (USA Today -- Money)
Subaru flexes muscles Apr 30, 2009
Take the Tribeca SUV. It arrived in 2006 as a top-of the-line model with an odd-looking front end that blended Subaru's aircraft heritage with an Alfa Romeo beak. The cabin was equally weird swoopy and rounded and more than a little startling. (Globe and Mail)
Fiat bucks trend, sees sales rise Apr 17, 2009
Fiat produces cars under the Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo brands ... He would like to launch that car in the United States under the Fiat brand, along with reintroducing Alfa Romeo ... J.D. Power's latest customer satisfaction studies in Germany, France and Britain rank both the Fiat and Alfa Romeo brands below the industry average, but Brian Walters, a J.D. Power vice president based in London, said they don't take into account Fiat's latest models. (USA Today -- Autos)
* European car sales fell 9 percent last month: industry Apr 17, 2009
3 percent in sales last month as a result of demand for its Fiat, Lancia and Alfa Romeo models. Volkswagen remains the number one seller in Europe, but its sales of VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda models fell 0. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
FIA rules in favor of part that helped Brawn GP Apr 16, 2009
The FIA's International Court of Appeal ruled that the rear diffusers are legal and "comply with the applicable regulations.'' It rejected an appeal by four teams against the technology, which channels the flow of air from the front to rear and helps create greater downforce through corners. The decision was a victory for diffuser users Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams and could force their rivals to quickly add the devices to catch up. The ruling means the teams with diffusers will keep the points... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Cut labour costs or we walk, Fiat warns unions at Chrysler Apr 16, 2009
It would bring to North America its popular Cinquecento (500) car next year, while its premium Alfa Romeo brand would make cars in Canada or the US, Marchionne said. Short of having Fiat inject cash into Chrysler, Marchionne vowed to do whatever it took to save the US car maker, including becoming chief executive. (Business Report, South Africa)
Fiat to Chrysler: Cut costs or we walk Apr 16, 2009
Alfa Romeo, Fiat's sporty, upscale brand, would produce Alfas in either Canada or the United States, Mr. Marchionne said. Last year the Ontario government tried to convince Mr. Marchionne that he should build the Alfa in Ontario. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Fiat to Chrysler: Concessions or No Deal Apr 16, 2009
(MILAN) Automaker Fiat Group SpA will walk away from a deal to take a 20-percent stake in Chrysler LLC if the U.S. automaker's unions don't agree to major cost cuts, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said in an interview published Wednesday. Fiat and Chrysler are up against an April 30 deadline for Fiat to take a stake in the failing U.S. automaker in exchange for small car technology, but Chrysler first needs concessions from creditors and unions to ink the Fiat deal. (Time.com)
FIA has hearing on diffusers used by Brawn GP Apr 15, 2009
Brawn GP, the former Honda team which was saved by a last-minute buyout, is the first new outfit to win its opening two races since Alfa Romeo in the inaugural F1 season in 1950. - AP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
FIA diffuser ruling could cause disarray in sport Apr 14, 2009
The FIA's International Court of Appeal could annul the start by Brawn GP, the former Honda team which was saved by a last-minute buyout by Ross Brawn and is the first new outfit to win its opening two races since Alfa Romeo in the inaugural F1 season in 1950. The FIA knew of the three teams' design plans for the diffuser and raised no objection, president Max Mosley even backing the alternative idea. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
FIA holds hearing on legality of rear diffusers Apr 14, 2009
Brawn GP, the former Honda team, was saved by a last-minute buyout by Ross Brawn and is the first new outfit to win its opening two races since Alfa Romeo in the inaugural F1 season in 1950. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
F1 in chaos 2 races into the season Apr 9, 2009
Brawn GP's Jenson Button won both races, making Brawn the first new team to win its opening two GPs since Alfa Romeo won the sport's first two races in 1950. However, Button, Brawn and other top finishers only received half the usual points for Malaysia, as stipulated under F1 rules, because the race went less than three quarters of the scheduled distance. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brawn's Button wins rain-shortened Malaysian GP Apr 6, 2009
"You could not actually see the circuit, it was that bad. We were going around at running pace, it was that slow.''Brawn became only the second new team to win its first two races. Alfa Romeo won the opening two grand prix in 1950.Heidfeld pitted only once, while other drivers had three or four pits to change tires. He achieved his best result since the equally chaotic Belgian Grand Prix last season.Glock's third place was only the second podium finish of his career, having been runner-up in... (MSNBC -- Sports)
* F1: Brawn GPs Button wins chaotic race in Malaysia Apr 6, 2009
Brawn became the first new team to win its first two races since Alfa Romeo won the first ever two Grand Prix in 1950. Heidfeld, whose canny strategy meant he pitted only once, while other drivers had three or four pits to change tires, got his best result since the equally chaotic Belgian Grand Prix last season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Button wins F1's season-opening Australian GP Mar 30, 2009
Alfa Romeo did it in the first ever Grand Prix in Britain in 1950, and Mercedes did it at the French GP in 1954. It was only the second GP win for Button, who is in his 10th year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fiat CEO touts benefits of Chrysler deal Mar 30, 2009
Chrysler would gain access to Fiat's small car technology and entry into Europe, while Fiat would obtain a foothold in the United States, where it wants to launch its iconic 500 and reintroduce the Alfa Romeo brand. Mr. Marchionne emphasized that the alliance did not involve any cash payments by Fiat, nor would Fiat be responsible for any debt. (Globe and Mail)
FROM OUR ARCHIVES: In 'interesting alliance,' Chrysler fills hole with Fiat Mar 21, 2009
If the Chrysler-Fiat alliance survives, Lindland thinks that a Chrysler-built version of the Fiat 500 mini-car could be the first model on sale in the U.S. She thinks that might be the only Fiat vehicle, but foresees several U.S.-market models from Fiat's Alfa Romeo brand: Alfa 159 and 169 sedans, rivals to BMW 1- and 3-series cars; hardtop and convertible versions of a sports car; GTX, a small crossover sport-utility vehicle. Citing a reference to Fiat quality when it previously sold cars here,... (USA Today -- Money)
Chrysler Reverses Claim That Fiat Would Take Debt Mar 21, 2009
The agreement would help Chrysler bring badly needed small cars to its showrooms while helping Fiat re-enter the American market with the Alfa Romeo brand and the update of the iconic Fiat 500. A Fiat spokesman in Italy said Friday that negotiations with Chrysler were continuing. (ABC News -- Wire)
Fiat contradicts Chrysler, says it won't assume debt Mar 21, 2009
The agreement would help Chrysler bring badly needed small cars to its showrooms while helping Fiat re-enter the American market with the Alfa Romeo brand and the Fiat 500. Nardelli said earlier this week that Chrysler would get technology and other items worth $8 billion to $10 billion under the alliance a contribution Nardelli said would be equal to or greater than the loans Chrysler is seeking from the U.S. government. (USA Today -- Autos)
