Alfa Romeo's resurgence plan is set to continue with a two-door variant of the Giulia sedan, set to arrive in 2018. While we've known for some time now that additional variants of the sedan were planned, given this is FCA, timing has been unknown. This is one of those future product cases in which many of the details are known… Read More...
Alfa Romeo isn't noted for its quality. So when journalists start seeing bugs, glitches and other problems with the hot new Giulia, it's a big problem. Last week Road And Track published their experience with the Giulia, a car that was overheating after one lap on a small road course; sentiments echoed by other journalists' experience with the new Italian… Read More...
Alfa Romeo's quest to recapture American hearts continues with the Stelvio SUV, which now has a price tag. Today Alfa Romeo announced a starting price of $41,995 for the Stelvio in base form. That price excludes a $995 destination charge. In base format the Stelvio comes handsomely equipped with bi-Xenon headlights, a flat-bottom steering wheel, dual exhaust outlets and a… Read More...
Small displacement diesel engines are dead. At least that's the assertion made by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne in an interview with UK publication AutoExpress. The executive went on to confirm plans for a mild hybrid version of next Fiat 500 mini car. More specifically, the next 500 is apparently slated to gain a 48-volt hybrid power system. The… Read More...
Today Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced a 10 percent decline in February sales versus 2016. The decline isn't that surprising as the company is in the process of weaning itself off of unprofitably fleet sales. While there were a few bright spots in the FCA sales slide, one that does stand out is the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Last month the relatively… Read More...
Despite suggestions from global design chief Ralph Gilles, fans hoping that FCA would launch the Fiat Toro pickup truck in the U.S. are bound for disappointment. During his appearance at the Chicago Auto Show, Gilles presented an image of the new Toro and told members of the audience "You're going to be seeing more from Fiat on the truck side,… Read More...
Alfa Romeo enthusiasts looking forward to a Giulia estate will no doubt be disappointed with word that development plans for the Sportwagon have been cancelled. Speaking to Car Magazine, Alfa manufacturing chief Alfredo Altavilla indicated that the Italian automaker elected not to move forward with the Giulia Sportwagon and instead will appeal to that market with its Stelvio SUV. The… Read More...
Maserati North America Inc. will be issuing two recall notices affecting more than 39,381 vehicles for defects that could potentially produce fires. According to documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the first recall involves 39,381 2014-2017 Ghibli, Levante and Quattroporte models. Making adjustments to the positioning of the front seats in these vehicles may cause the seating… Read More...
Finally, Alfa Romeo has activated the configurator on their website for the new Giulia sedan. This means prospective U.S. buyers can now build their own Giulia, from the base model to the 505 horsepower Quadrifoglio. Pricing has already been announced, but the Giulia starts at $37,995 in base form, with the Ti version adding $2,000 to that price. The Quadrifoglio… Read More...
The industry rumor mill is circulating fairly solid information that Alfa Romeo will debut a two-door variant of the Giulia at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show on March 7th. Sources speaking with Australian publication Motoring expect the car to be named Giulia Sprint. The four-seat coupe will play in the same sandbox as the likes of the BMW 4 Series,… Read More...
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