Posts Tagged ‘mini production’

Paris Preview: Alfa Romeo Brera TI

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
Click above for high-res shots of the Alfa Romeo Brera TIWe're already distressed about not being able to buy the Brera in the U.S. Now, Alfa Romeo is giving its Brera the Turismo Internazionale treatment for the Paris Motor Show, and we want it even more. Called, naturally, the Brera TI, the car ge......

Spy Shots: Alfa Romeo 8C GTA

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008
How do you improve on one of the most desirable sportscars in the world? By applying the magic formula, of course! That means less weight and more power, as Alfa Romeo is preparing to do to commemorate its 100th anniversary with the extremely limited edition 8C GTA.Although we can't be 100% sure tha......

Event Alert: Italy’s finest heading to Chicago for Italian Style

Thursday, September 18th, 2008
If you live in Chicago and have been waiting for the opportunity to check out the most scrumptious of Italian sheetmetal this side of the Atlantic, the Midwest chapter of the Italian-American Chamber of Commerce has got some treats in store for you.Sponsored by Case New Holland – Fiat's American a......

Speculation Rendered Closer: Alfa Romeo 149/Giulia

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008
European customers have been eagerly anticipating the replacement for the aging Alfa Romeo 147. Tentatively referred to as the 149, the new five-door hatchback, tipped to receive a new nameplate outside the three-digit numeric designation, will be positioned slightly above the three-door MiTo hatch.......

C-Evo: Alfa Romeo 149 to get its own new platform… sorta

Thursday, September 11th, 2008
Alfa 149 rendering by Progetto 940Remember how Ferrari kept saying it wasn't making a cheaper model despite the plethora of spy shots indicating otherwise? Well technically they were right: the California, as it turned out to be, is no cheaper than an F430. Ferrari's sister company Alfa Romeo seems......

Rendered Speculation: Alfa GT redesigned in 8C mold

Monday, September 1st, 2008
We already know that Alfa Romeo intends to use the lauded design of the 8C Competizione as the new template for its range-wide styling language. The MiTo was the first to receive the treatment, with project 149 coming next and renderings of the 159 replacement showing the same. The next to follow in......

New Seat Exeo is an old Audi A4

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Click the image above for more renderings of the Seat ExeoVW subsidiary Seat is, like The Jeffersons, movin' on up, rolling out a new range of vehicles that will push it into new market segments. The image above is one of a set of the automaker's Exeo sedan given to the trademark office in Spain. A......

Find of the Day: 1967 Maserati Quattroporte fire truck

Friday, August 22nd, 2008
Click to view more of the classic Maserati fire truck In case there were ever any doubt that the Italians have more style than the rest of us, just look at their emergency vehicles. While over here, public services use the most basic of vehicles, the polizia have cars like the Alfa Romeo 159 and Lam......

Alfa Romeo’s return to America comes into focus

Monday, August 18th, 2008
Be patient. In the inherently fast-paced automotive industry, it's quite a thing to ask. But that's exactly what Alfa Romeo has demanded of the eager legions of its fans in the United States. The Italian automaker may retain a sizable base of enthusiasts in America, but while rumors of its impending......

Monterey 2008: Pebble Beach Best of Show goes to the 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta

Sunday, August 17th, 2008
Click image above for some high-res pics of this year's Pebble Beach Best of Show The confetti has fallen, the champagne corks have flown, and the 2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best of Show award has gone to the gorgeous 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta owned by John and Mary Shir......