Archive for February, 2009

Alfa Romeo MiTo – Commercial

This is a series of new Alfa Romeo MiTo Commercial - The Alfa MiTo ad captures in a ‘techno-logic’ fashion all the elements of racing in order to emphasizes the sporty character of the car. 
The song is: Daft Punk ‘Technologic’ “Human After All” (2005)

Sergio Cravero appointed to head Alfa Romeo

Sergio Cravero has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Romeo Automobiles, where he served as head of marketing prior to today’s appointment. Mr. Cravero, 48, was born in Turin and holds a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Fiat Group Automobiles in 1986 and has held various positions of growing responsibility in the technical, commercial [...]

New Alfa Romeo ‘expected to retain most value’

From HonestJohn.co.uk

 

Motorists who are concerned with the resale value of a vehicle when buying a car may be impressed by the latest addition to Alfa Romeo’s range.

According to the manufacturer, statistics from industry expert Cap have revealed the Alfa MiTo is expected to retain more of its original price tag after 10,000 miles and one year than [...]

New engines for Fiat and Alfa

Alfa Romeo Brera

The Fiat Group will announce a series of new engines and new technologies at the Geneva Motor Show next month, including a new 1.8 16v petrol unit. 

Italiaspeed reports that the 1.8 16v engine will be used in the upcoming Alfa Romeo 159, the Lancia Delta, the Alfa Romeo Brera, Spider and Mito GTA.

 

It [...]

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo Comes to the UK | FIRST DRIVE REPORT

Alfa Romeo’s sporty new compact, the Alfa MiTo, will bring a new dimension to the Alfa Romeo range when it goes on sale in the UK from 24 January. Inspired.

Cars on the net – http://autoreader.net/

Variable valve timing – an alpha first!

Alfa Romeo was the first manufacturer to use a variable valve timing system in production cars (US Patent 4231330). The 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0 L had a mechanical VVT system in SPICA fuel injected cars sold in the USA. …

www.omfvlog.com whats ne…

Alfa Romeo Spider

Alfa Romeo Spider 1990-1993, specifications, performance figures, pictures, video.

Performance Car Blog – http://www.performance-car-guide.co.uk/Performance-Car-Guide-blog.html

Alfa Romeo, BMW to share platforms, powertrains?

Jan 28, 2009 … The magazine says that the BMW 1-Series could underpin the Alfa Romeo 149 – the replacement for the current 147 hatchback (pictured), …

Cash burn accelerates – Automotive News Europe

Fiat cancelled its dividend payment and delayed the redesign of the Alfa Romeo 147, Fiat Panda and Lancia Ypsilon by a year. — Renault and Nissan are delaying their participation in joint venture plants in India and Morocco. …

Automotive News – Au…