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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 [...]

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. …

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The plan: 7 Fiat vehicles for US

Alfa Romeo MiTo, plus a vehicle for one of Chrysler's brands. A vehicle on Fiat's C-Evo platform made at a US Chrysler plant, possibly a Dodge Caliber …

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Fiat CEO Reveals Plan to Bring Alfa to U.S. Ahead of Schedule in 2010

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From MotorTrend 

Could we be seeing non-supercar Italian automobiles on U.S. streets again sooner than expected? Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne told reporters at the Paris Motor Show today that Fiat has stepped up plans to reintroduce the Alfa Romeo brand into the U.S. by 2010, rather than 2011 or 2012 as previously reported.

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Aspetta, Per Favore: Alfa Romeo’s U.S. Return Delayed (Again) Until 2011

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Just when you think you’re about to put a fine Italian sports sedan in your garage, they take it away again — after announcing Alfa Romeo would return to U.S. shores after a fifteen year absence, parent company Fiat’s plans to set up a local production facility and dealer network have suffered repeated delays. And now CEO [...]