Alfa Romeo Eyes 2012 US Return

February 17, 2010
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Alfa Romeo indeed made a limited return to the United States with the 8C Competizione, but the automaker is planning a massive comeback in 2012.

At a speech last week, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said, “I’m a lot more confident now that Alfa Romeo will reconstitute a product offering that is acceptable globally, and more in particular in the United States and Canada. There is a strong likelihood that the brand will be back here within the next 24 months.”

Although Alfa Romeo is still mum on the news, its North American lineup would probably include the 159 replacement mid-sized sedan and station wagon Giulia and a Chrysler 300-based 166 replacement. These…

Alfa Mito GTA’s Production Is On An “Indefinite” Hold

July 22, 2009
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A few months ago, during the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa announced their newest concept of their vehicle. The Alfa MiTo GTA will be in the market by the end of the year, however due to the global financial crunch that is looming in the economy, Alfa decide to put an “indefinite” hold on its official release.

During the car show in Geneva, critics noticed that the 320-hp turbo four in an aggressive carbon fiber shell is actually looked nothing less than manacing. The Alfa, assured then to all roadsters that they will improve its concept as the production starts by the end of this year. There are no model specifications yet…

Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce Takes On The MINI

March 23, 2009
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Expect Alfa Romeo to be once again the center of attention during next month’s AutoRAI tuningshow as it shows off the Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce. The hatchback will have a 1.4-Liter engine that can produce 180 horsepower. It has been outfitted with Koni shocks on all the four corners while the exterior boasts of new carbon fiber front diffuser. Don’t expect the Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce to be as extreme as te4 MiTo GTA but then again this auto shows it has a lot of potential once it reaches the American market.

Alfa Romeo is putting up the Alfa Romeo MiTo Veloce to compete, even take on the mighty MINI. While…

The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: Listen To Its Roar

February 12, 2009
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The Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione took the country by storm that auto enthusiasts readily grabbed all of the only 84 samples released for the American market. If you’ve been mopping around when you missed that chance then here’s good news for you because you can now grab one of the three Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione right at eBay.

This is not however a gift because the autos come at a high price of $243,900 in St. Louis, $305,800 in Minneapolis and $329,995 in Buy-It-Now and that’s only the starting bid! Perfection is personified in the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione sports coupe which originally debuted in the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show as a…

The legendary Alfa Romeo Mito

January 30, 2009
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The Alfa Romeo Mito’s great style is not surprising considering the Alfa heritage.  It has an economical diesel engine which is a great option for those who want to economize as well as a very distinctive cabin design.

You should however watch out for superfluous electronic systems when test driving this auto. The Alfa Romeo Mito is a practical all-weather small vehicle designed in Milan but built in Turin. If you’re wondering about its last name, it means legend in Italian so you will at least have an Alfa Romeo legend in your hands when you get the Mito.

This three-door super mini has concentric LED lights that are circular, flush-doored side…