The Alfa Romeo 4C is already a little fighter in standard form. The mid-engine sports car’s carbon fibre chassis and massive abandonment of unnecessary frills result in a car that weighs less than a tonne. Powered by a turbocharged 1.8-litre engine with 177kW and 350Nm, the 4C rushes from 0 …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Giulia interior exposed in unofficial photos
Update: A singular interior shot (above) has been revealed by Dutch magazine, Autovisie The first unofficial interior shots of the Alfa Romeo Giulia have surfaced on the web. The amateur shots reveal a low and modern leather-clad dashboard that is almost devoid of any buttons, except for the HVAC …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Giulia officially unveiled
Alfa Romeo has finally unwrapped the Giulia, the brand’s most important model for over a decade. Unveiled to the world at the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese, near Milan, today, the Giulia sets out to write a new page for the Italian marque, which is celebrating its 105th year of automotive …
Read More »Alfa Romeo 4C Spider confirmed for November arrival
The Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has been confirmed for Australia. Arriving in November 2015, the open-top 4C Spider will join its hard-topped sibling launched last year. Like the 4C coupé, the 4C Spider will feature a mid-engine layout and powered by an all-aluminium 1.8-litre direct-injection, dual intercooled, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Giulia to get Ferrari-developed V6 and rear drive
A Ferrari-developed V6 engine will power the much-anticipated Alfa Romeo Giulia (rendering shown) mid-size sedan when it goes on sale early next year. Speaking at a Maserati event in Italy recently, Alfa Romeo and Maserati boss, Harald Wester described the German premium mid-size models as “mostly cold and clinical…. these cars …
Read More »Alfa Romeo 4C launched in Australia priced from $89,000
The highly anticipated Alfa Romeo 4C has arrived in Australia, with first customer deliveries to commence in February. The Italian marque’s halo sports car is offered in two variants, with price starting from $89,000 for the standard 4C Coupe, while the uniquely appointed 4C Launch Edition has a sticker of $109,000. …
Read More »Alfa Romeo 4C Spider roars in with 176kW/350Nm: 0-100km/h: 4.1s
The all-new Alfa Romeo 4C Spider has made its official debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Like the coupé, the open top 4C will feature a mid-engine layout and powered by an all-aluminium 1750cc direct-injection, dual intercooled, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 176kW – an …
Read More »2015 Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde Review
When we drove the Alfa Romeo MiTo last year, we liked its chic styling and generous features, but its driving dynamics hasn’t really convinced us. So,the baton is now handed over to the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde, the performance flagship of the range. Priced from $30,500 plus on roads, the MiTo QV …
Read More »Alfa Romeo 4C Spider caught undisguised
Alfa Romeo’s production 4C Spider has been caught in the open without a shred of camouflage in Spain. The photos were taken near the city of Ubeda in Spain where the 4C Spider was let out to shoot a commercial. Like the coupé on which it is based, the Spider …
Read More »Mildly refreshed Alfa Romeo Guillieta hits Australia
The mildly refreshed 2014 Alfa Romeo Guilietta has arrived in Australia, sporting an upgraded interior, slightly revised exterior and new Euro 6-compliant engines. The Giulietta’s stylish interior has received the major part of the renovations, with the new 5.0- or 6.5-inch touchscreen taking pride of place in the centre of the …
Read More »Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde launched from $30,500
The new high-performance Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde has arrived with significant technical and style upgrades for 2014. Priced from $30,500 plus on roads, the MiTo QV is powered by a four-cylinder 1.4-litre MultiAir Turbo engine developing a maximum power output of 125kW at 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 250Nm …
Read More »Alfa Romeo Giulia premium sedan envisioned
Alfa Romeo’s long anticipated rival to the BMW 3 Series, the Giulia, is not due to hit motorshow floors until 2015, but here is an artist rendering of the Italian sports sedan, in high performance Quadrifoglio Verde form. Envisioned by independent automotive designer Thorsten-Krisch, the Giulia concept combines styling elements from …
Read More »2014 Alfa Romeo MiTo Review
The Alfa Romeo MiTo is the Italian marque’s first city car since the much lauded Alfasud from the late 70’s. Created to take on class favourites like the MINI and Fiat 500, the MiTo aims to be a fun and inexpensive offering targeted at young urbanites. Refreshed and reloaded for …
Read More »Alfa Romeo 4C coupe announced as WTCC official safety car
The Alfa Romeo 4C coupe has been announced as the official safety car for the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). The 4C WTCC safety car will make its debut with a special livery at the first round of the 2014 championship on April 12-13 at the Moulay El Hassan Circuit in …
Read More »