Alfa Romeo News Archive
Head to Alfa Romeo dealership for motors 'in top condition' 27/11/2009
Drivers looking for an affordable way to keep their car in top condition might want to head to an Alfa Romeo dealership, where the company has introduced a new service plan for its vehicles.Rob Calver, parts and services director at Fiat Group Automobiles UK, suggested that many consumers will benefit from the deal, which allows people to spread the cost of their servicing charges over a period of time...
Italian marque defies recession 08/05/2009
Alfa Romeo dealerships may have been as busy as ever over recent months - despite the recession - if new figures are anything to go by.Last month, the manufacturer saw its new car sales increase by 76...
Motorists going "too far" to cut costs 26/02/2009
People who have saved up their hard-earned money to buy the car of their dreams from their local Alfa Romeo or Chevrolet dealership may be putting their investment at risk by eco-coasting, it has been suggested...
Alfa Romeo MiTo 'aimed at younger market' 19/06/2008
The latest vehicle from Alfa Romeo is aimed at the younger customers in the car insurance industry, it has been claimed.According to Reuters, the company hopes that the new three-door compact B segment MiTo captures the imagination on young drivers...
Alfa Romeo offer limited edition Sport variations 24/08/2007
Alfa Romeo is to launch two limited edition Sport models in the UK.The 147 Sport and Sport Q2 units will both feature "unique enhancements" to the original vehicles, with the former offering 17-inch five-spoke wheels...
Bosch to supply spark plugs to Alfa Romeo 23/08/2007
A number of Alfa Romeo models are to be fitted with platinum spark plugs supplied by Bosch to help improve performance.The company's 3.2-litre V6 engines in the 159 saloon, Brera hatchback and Spider convertible vehicles are set to benefit from the new parts...
Alfa Spider: Beautiful and brilliant 16/05/2007
The Alfa Spider has been branded "a thing of beauty" by a group of car testers reviewing the Italian vehicle for the Belfast Telegraph.Motoring journalist David Wilkins and three other car enthusiasts sung the praises of the Alfa Spider's sleek look - both inside and out...
Alfa Romeo unveils new Spider in the UK 21/02/2007
Loyal devotees of the Alfa Romeo marque may be interested to hear about the launch of a new convertible from the iconic Italian automaker.The new Alfa Romeo Spider, which has just gone on sale at Alfa Romeo car dealerships across the UK, is available in four different versions from launch...
Spider to take spin in Melbourne 24/01/2007
Alfa Romeo has launched a new version of the Spider, a car that has been around in various guises for many years but is now poised to unleash its latest version on Australia at the Melbourne International Motor Show, held from March 2nd to the 12th...
Alfa Romeo planning new supermini 22/08/2006
Alfa Romeo is reportedly working on a new supermini to take on the Mini in 2008.According to industry paper Automotive News Europe, the move will be the first time the Italian manufacturer has been represented in the small car sector since its disastrous foray with the Alfasud...
Alfa refreshes GT and 147 for Paris Motor Show 17/08/2006
Alfa Romeo has announced it is to spruce up its GT and 147 models ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month.The Italian firm said that the 156-based GT will continue to be produced despite the launch of the Brera, which many had expected to replace it...
Alfa Romeo promises customers better service 28/07/2006
Alfa Romeo has announced that it plans to overhaul its customer service procedures in order to guarantee quality service for customers.The company did not fare as well as it would have liked in the recent JD Power customer satisfaction surveys, and as a result has unveiled plans to make dramatic imprtovements...
Alfa Romeo alters US re-entry plans 26/07/2006
Alfa Romeo has announced it has altered its plans to re-enter the US market in 2008.The Italian manufacturer had originally said it would launch its comeback with the introduction of the mainstream 159 sedan, the Spider convertible and the Brera coupe, all of which feature front-wheel drive and were designed to account for US safety and emissions legislation...
Alfa Romeo set for US return in 2009 14/07/2006
Alfa Romeo has reportedly moved forward the date for its re-entry into the US to some time in 2009. The Italian manufacturer was originally expected to re-enter the US market in late 2007, although this was later postponed until 2010, which would have been the firm's 100th anniversary...
Alfa Romeo to debut collection at Goodwood 07/07/2006
Alfa Romeo has announced it is to showcase a large collection of its models at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend. Drawn from its world renowned museum in Milan, Alfa Romeo will exhibit seven historic vehicles, while two new models will be making their public debuts...
Fiat to double Alfa Romeo, Lancia production by 2010 29/06/2006
Fiat plans to double production of its popular Alfa Romeo and Lancia brands by 2010, according to chief executive Sergio Marchionne, taking each brand to some 300,000 units per year. This year Alfa is expected to produce some 180,000 units, growing from 126,000 in 2005...
Alfa Romeo launches new Spider 19/06/2006
Alfa Romeo has officially launched its new Spider model in Italy. The new Spider was voted Cabrio of the Year 2006 at this year's Geneva Motor Show and has been based on the Brera coupe. The new two-seater vehicle comes with elongated rear lights, a larger boot space, four exhaust pipes, a top speed of 150 mph and can go from 0-62 mph in 6...
Alfa Romeo to make US return 16/05/2006
Carmaker Alfa Romeo has announced plans to return to the US motor market after more than a decade. The Italian company is planning to reintroduce a range of vehicles, including the Brera three-door coupe, 159 sedan and Spider models, to the American market...
Alfa gears up for Brera launch 29/03/2006
Alfa Romeo's seductive new Brera sports coupe is due to go on sale in the UK on April 8th. And the Italian car maker has created another Alfa Romeo classic. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in collaboration with Alfa Romeo Centro Stile, the Alfa Brera is a stunning model which has been celebrated across the continent since its inception as a concept car at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show...
Alfa Romeo 159 takes on German rival 27/03/2006
Italy's latest sporty stallion, the Alfa Romeo 159 is set to push German rival the BMW 3-Series all the way, according to recent reports. Released just a few weeks ago in right hand drive, despite existing on the continent for the last year in its left hand form, the 159 has taken over the job of tackling the BMW 3-Series from its predecessor the 156 – and first impressions are that is more than up to the job...
Alfa Romeo Brera makes London debut 15/03/2006
Alfa Romeo's stunning new Alfa Brera sports car is set to make its UK debut at La Dolce Vita in London this weekend. The Italian lifestyle show is set to be the backdrop for the gorgeous new sports car from Italian master Alfa Romeo, as it's allowed its first public airing in Britain as a right-hand-drive model...
Alfa Spider scoops first award 07/03/2006
The new Alfa Romeo Spider has been named as the Cabrio of the Year by a panel of European motoring writers. The Alfa Spider made its debut at the recent Geneva International Motor Show and has attracted praise for its unique look...
Alfa Romeo 159 hits UK this weekend 15/02/2006
Alfa Romeo's brand new 159 model is due to go on sale this weekend (February 25th), carrying on the tradition of one of the world's best sports car manufacturers. The saloon was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro who worked alongside the Alfa Romeo Centro Stile at Arese in Milan and encapsulates the luxury and style of the Alfa Romeo brand...
Alfa Romeo to launch new models in Geneva 01/02/2006
Alfa Romeo is due to unveil its new Spider convertible and 159 Sportwagon estate at the Geneva Motor show at the end of February. The car manufacturer's new hotly anticipated Spider is set to go on sales in the UK towards the end of the year – but the ultra-sleek sports car is already top of many car buyers' wishlists...
'Safety first' with Alfa Romeo 159 17/01/2006
Alfa Romeo's 159 model has been awarded the prestigious five-star rating from Euro NCAP, putting it at the front of the pack for its class. The sophisticated 159 has once again underlined the company's commitment to safety and the protection of its drivers in all aspects, as the car takes the lead in passive safety...
