Alfa Romeo
If Alfa Romeo is to offer a winning provide to the North American market, it can crisis to rely on a larger number of as opposed to its sexy Italian image. On these kinds of shores, which signals two contradictory components are needed in its line-up: sport-utes and purple tech. Towards the present end, Alfa’s newly-appointed CEO, Fiat Group wunderkind Luca de Meo, has demonstrated two new developments for the company. The mostly is the creation of a sport-utility or crossover vehicle. The moment is a start-stop engine system, probably to be bolstered by hybrid technology borrowed based on what i read in parent firm Fiat.
The crossover, previewed by the Kamal notion at the 2003 Geneva show, is scheduled to debut in 2010. It is guessed to be centered on the 159 platform, that right now highlights Alfa’s Q4 all-wheel-drive method and bids a cycle of gasoline and turbodiesel engines. Upon its existence to market, the new Italian SUV would have to manage resilient competition based on what i read in Germany’s smartest miniature SUVs, not excluding the Mercedes GLK, BMW X3, Volkswagen Tiguan and Audi Q5.
[Source: Auto Motor und Sport]
Fiat Looking into Mexico to Build its U.S. Bound Alfa Romeos
Creating a factory in Mexico will not only solve Alfa Romeo’s problem but at the same time it will help Fiat cope with the growing demand in South America as the company needs more production for the region. Mexico’s strategic position is considered ideal as it will help balance Fiat’s needs in North and South America.
Via: AN
Alfa Romeo Mi.To Interior Revealed
At a first glance, the switchgear looks different, but take a closer look and you’ll see several common switches and buttons between the two cars. Not that we weren’t expecting it, but don’t forget that the Mi.To will compete against the MINI and buyers in this price range (theoretically) look into these kind of details.
Spy Shots: Alfa MiTo interior
Although the picture is a little grainy and poorly lit, from the looks of things, the MiTo’s interior looks like a nice place to be. The center console with its large circular vents closely mirrors that of the 8C Competizione that inspired the MiTo’s exterior styling. The dashboard has an intriguing swoosh to it and the steering wheel looks fittingly aggressive and modern, though this example seems to be lacking the manettino switch tipped to come on the more powerful versions.
[Source: Progetto955 via CarScoop]
Alfa unveils Spider Limited Edition
Alfa Romeo undoubtedly offers some of the most beautiful cars available. While we’re anxiously awaiting the storied Italian brand’s return to the U.S. market, those in Europe get some added reason to place the aging Spider on their shopping lists. The new Limited Edition model comes equipped with heated seats swathed in Italian Frau® leather upholstery and Alfa’s Blue&Me™ (no, we’re not making these names up) voice recognition hands-free system. Available in four color combo’s and equipped with pretty 19-inch alloys, nobody is likely to kick the LE out of their garages. No power increase is present, but considering that at £25,500, all of this added goodness comes at no extra cost, we don’t expect to hear too much complaining. Besides, this car is really meant to be seen in, so the zip-to-sixty sprint of just under nine seconds is likely good enough anyway.
[Source: Alfa Romeo]
Prodrive tuning the Alfa Romeo Brera S in June
Prodrive is in the process of developing a performance package for the Alfa Romeo Brera S, the first collaboration between the two since Prodrive campaigned a pair of factory-built Alfa 155s in the British Touring Car Championship in 1995. Based off the 2.2 JTS and 3.2 V6 models, between 250 and 300 special edition models will be released. The majority of the focus will be spent on the suspension, aero enhancements and (thankfully) some weight savings. 19-inch rollers are expected to fill the wheel wells, while a handful of driver-oriented improvements, along with some S-badging, will find its way inside. Beyond that, details are scarce, but anytime you mix one-part unobtainable Italian with another part British racing legends, good things are on the way.
[Source: Italiaspeed]
Alfa unveils Spider Limited Edition
Alfa Romeo undoubtedly offers some of the most beautiful cars available. While we’re anxiously awaiting the storied Italian brand’s return to the U.S. market, those in Europe get some added reason to place the aging Spider on their shopping lists. The new Limited Edition model comes equipped with heated seats swathed in Italian Frau® leather upholstery and Alfa’s Blue&Me™ (no, we’re not making these names up) voice recognition hands-free system. Available in four color combo’s and equipped with pretty 19-inch alloys, nobody is likely to kick the LE out of their garages. No power increase is present, but considering that at £25,500, all of this added goodness comes at no extra cost, we don’t expect to hear too much complaining. Besides, this car is really meant to be seen in, so the zip-to-sixty sprint of just under nine seconds is likely good enough anyway.
[Source: Alfa Romeo]
