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Besting Prodrive: Autodelta unveils tuned Alfa Brera S and 159 J4 3.2 Compressore at MPH09

Alfa Romeo has proven itself capable of crafting some of the most achingly beautiful automotive works of art on the road today. Unfortunately, their driving dynamics and performance numbers rarely seem to cash the checks written by their sumptuous bodywork. Nowhere is that schism more evident than with the Brera, a fantastically angular design with disappointing dynamics. That's where aftermarket tuners come in. Over a year ago, Alfa teamed up with Prodrive to create the Brera S. The venerable British house of motorsport tightened up the ... Read more →

Not So Fast: Alfa Romeo not working on Multiair V8 Jonathon Ramsey

It's been 32 years since Alfa Romeo put out its own V8: a 2.6-liter, 197 hp mill fitted to the Montreal model that bowed out in 1977. And with emission regs what they are today, it looks like we ...

Alfa Romeo Milano comes into focus Noah Joseph

The Alfa Romeo 147 was voted European Car of the Year. But that was way back in 2001, the year after its launch. And despite a mid-cycle refresh, it's since grown a little long in the tooth. The ...

Alfa Giulia coming to America sans MiTo, Milano? Noah Joseph

Following the confirmation of Chrysler's tie-in with the Fiat group, images began swirling around our imaginations of the imminent arrival of Alfa Romeo models current and future. That may, according ...

Spy Shots: Alfa Romeo Milano stopped by police by the Nurburgring Noah Joseph

If you're looking at spy shots of a European hatchback and wondering, "Why should I care?", we'll tell you why. This car is, in all likelihood, coming to America. The test mule was snapped while ...

Alfa Romeo 159-replacing Giulia delayed until 2012? 1 month ago on Autoblog

The current Alfa Romeo 159 is a bit of a Jekyll-and-Hyde affair. Unspeakably gorgeous on the one hand, its aging, Saab-based platform means its dynamic performance doesn't come anywhere close to cashing the checks its aggressive styling writes out. So those enamored of its design will be happy, ...

REPORT: Alfa Romeo 166 replacement to be built in the U.S. 1 month ago on Autoblog

The last new Alfa Romeo to be sold in the U.S. market prior to the recent low-volume 8C Competizione was the 164 sedan. Fittingly, perhaps, it now appears that its descendant could be among the first Alfas to be produced in North America. Seemingly reconfirmingg earlier rumors, Inside Line is ...

Ciao! Fiat to build Chryslers in Italy? 2 months ago on Autoblog

Fiat is hard at work trying to come up with the best available use of its newly acquired Chrysler arm. Part of that plan may be to sell more Chrysler products in Europe, and Fiat just so happens to have an available factory to build them in. Automotive News is reporting that Fiat CEO Sergio ...

Frankfurt 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde packs Fiat's lucky charm 2 months ago on Autoblog

We usually close our posts by inviting you to check out our images, but this time we're starting here: Go into the gallery and have a look at the little green clover logo adorning the front fender of the new Alfa MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde. You'll notice that the classic Alfa performance badge has ...

Alfa Romeo presents MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde with new MultiAir engine for Frankfurt 2 months ago on Autoblog

The four-leaf clover means different things to different people. It's a national icon for the Irish, and a good luck charm to Sunday strollers. But to Alfa Romeo fanatics, it's the emblem of the very best Italy has to offer. The icon has been used on various high-performance Alfas throughout ...

Rendered Speculation: Alfa Romeo 8C GTA 3 months ago on Autoblog

We have an old saying: there's no such thing as too much Alfa Romeo news. With that in mind, why is the world's hottest Alfa sporting a "Got Milk?" mustache? Because the Photoshop warlocks at Britain's favorite automotive tabloid have no idea what the new 8C GTA is actually going to look like. ...

REPORT: Alfa favors larger sedan as first salvo in new American push 3 months ago on Autoblog

Fiat's plan for re-entry to the U.S. market includes Alfa Romeo, as well as pumping up its Chrysler interests. While Alfa has desirable hatches like the MiTo and the 147, the company thinks it might have the best luck relaunching in the States with its upcoming Giulia sedan. The Alfa Romeo ...

Rendered Speculation: 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulia... will it be worth the wait? 3 months ago on Autoblog

Motor Trend has posted its best guess of the Alfa Romeo Giulia (née 159). It isn't a bad looking car, but like a previous speculative take on the car, it look like the Mito nose has simply been pasted on another rear end – in this case, that of the Opel Insignia. In MT's image, The ...

Alfa Romeo MiTo too small for the U.S.? 3 months ago on Autoblog

Small cars have historically struggled in the land of the free, home of the brave. Typically regarded as an afterthought by Detroit, our current domestic crop (Focus, Aveo, Caliber) needs more fertilizer. Imported "penalty boxes" fair somewhat better, but for every Honda Fit there's a Daihatsu ...

REPORT: Alfa MiTo GTA merely postponed, not canceled 3 months ago on Autoblog

Following earlier reports that Alfa Romeo had axed plans to produce the MiTo GTA, the Italian automaker has reportedly clarified that the project has not been canceled completely, just postponed. The MiTo GTA was unveiled in concept form at this year's Geneva Motor Show. At the time, Alfa said ...

$300k Alfa 8C Spider the most expensive Alfa Romeo in history? 4 months ago on Autoblog

If you're hoping to get your hands on an Alfa 8C Spider, well... take a number, because really – who doesn't? The open-air version of the highly coveted – and almost universally admired – 8C Competizione, the 8C Spider is a product of pure demand. But with only 500 examples set ...

REPORT: Alfa Romeo cancels MiTo GTA hot hatch 4 months ago on Autoblog

Oh, Alfa. We had such high hopes for you. The stoic Italian marque, it seemed, had wandered too far from its roots as a performance-oriented automaker anchored by decades of racing dominance. Heart-pumping roadsters gave way to mushy econo-boxes. And then came the 8C Competizione, whose dynamics ...

Spy Shots: Alfa Romeo Milano fresh off production line... still headed for America? 4 months ago on Autoblog

We're not entirely sure where they originated, but some brazen soul has taken a series of camera phone photos of what appears to be a brace of production-line Alfa Romeo Milano hatchbacks. Although low-res, these shots provide the best look yet at the Italian automaker's forthcoming model, with ...

REPORT: Dodges to be rebranded as Alfa Romeos in Europe 4 months ago on Autoblog

With the ink still wet on the Fiat/Chrysler deal, many auto sites (including Autoblog) have had a bit of fun prognosticating which Fiat/Alfa models would be rebadged as Chrysler products. U.K. site Autocar is reporting that Fiat is exploring bringing in Dodge models to Europe to be rebadged at Alfa ...

Alfa Romeo to build 169 sedan on same platform as Chrysler 300... in Ontario, eh? 5 months ago on Autoblog

According to a new report in Financial Post, Alfa Romeo may build its forthcoming 169 sedan in Chrysler LLC's Brampton, Ontario facility – a development made possible by the latter's tie-up with Fiat (which owns Alfa). The article cites a projection by automotive research firm IHS Global ...

Stopgap GTA: Novitec takes a stab at the Alfa MiTo 5 months ago on Autoblog

Alfa Romeo's spritely MiTo hatch may have been styled to look like the flagship 8C Competizione, but the performance gap between them is big enough to fit another entire model line. The MiTo GTA, previewed in concept form at this year's Geneva show, promises to close the distance some, but until ...

Alternative Romeo: Alfa Berlina Da Corsa design study 6 months ago on Autoblog

We've never made any attempt to hide our love of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, an exotic GT widely regarded as one of the most beautiful shapes the industry has put on the road in decades. But at the same time, we can't help but feel a little remiss that the Italian automaker has decided to ...

Alfa MiTo Veloce debuts at AutoRAI Amsterdam 7 months ago on Autoblog

The Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show last month certainly looked the business, but unfortunately, it's only a concept car -- for now. Alfa says they'll have it on the market soon, but in the meantime the Italian automaker unveiled another hot version of the premium sport ...

Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo 159 - sharp gets sharper 8 months ago on Autoblog

Of all the cars in the world, the Alfa 159 is one of the last we would have thought needed a refresh. Unfortunately, the sedan's styling hasn't translated into a market success for the Italian automaker, so they've opted for a facelift. Thankfully they haven't messed with the near perfection of ...

Geneva 2009: Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA concept 8 months ago on Autoblog

There are pie-in-the-sky concept cars and then there are coming-to-a-showroom-near-you concept cars. The Alfa MiTo GTA is the latter, and from what we've seen that's a good thing, especially as Fiat's new partnership with Chrysler may herald Alfa Romeo's return to North America at long last. ...

Spy Shots: Next Alfa Romeo Milano spotted 8 months ago on Autoblog

One of the Alfa Romeos the U.S. buying public got to know (and largely ignore) was the Milano. Back then, the Milano was a wedgy, compact sedan with a proper trunk. From the looks of things, Alfa is prepared to resurrect the Milano name, only this time it won't go on another sedan. Instead, it's ...

Geneva Preview: Alfa MiTo GTA seeks to be new Euro hot hatch king 9 months ago on Autoblog

Alfa's finally pulled the covers off the MiTo GTA, releasing a full set of specifications and a few new images of the hottest of hot hatches just ahead of the car's official debut at the Geneva Motor Show late next week. While the standard-grade MiTo is definitely a looker, the Italian automaker ...

Geneva Leakage: 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 9 months ago on Autoblog

If anything comes out of the Chrysler/Fiat partnership (and we doubt anything will) we're desperately looking forward to a range of Alfa Romeo products in the States. Right behind the Brera on our imaginary wish-list is this: the 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. Due to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show ...

Fiat planning to ship 500, Alfa Romeo 940 to U.S. next year 9 months ago on Autoblog

As soon as word hit that Fiat and Chrysler were striking a deal, visions of 500s and Alfas began dancing in our heads. According to an anonymous source speaking with Automotive News, those visions aren't too far off, and they could be realized within a year. In a bid to kick-start Fiat and Alfa ...

eBay Finds of the Day: Alfa 8C in triplicate 9 months ago on Autoblog

There are few things as tragic as a missed opportunity. So if you've been sitting at home crying over your chance gone by to grab one of the 84 examples of the simply stunning Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione to reach American shores, cheer up, because the miracle of eBay has come to save the day yet ...

REPORT: Alfa Romeo to launch Junior sportscar based on MiTo 10 months ago on Autoblog

While the Alfa MiTo was under development, speculation placed a number of different nameplates on the sport hatch. One of them was Junior, but new reports suggest that Alfa may in fact be preparing an additional model to carry the Junior name. Although the MiTo was earmarked to hold down the ...

Watch out, John Cooper: Alfa MiTo GTA to bow in Geneva 10 months ago on Autoblog

The Alfa MiTo will finally get the punch to match its 8C Competizione styling when Alfa Romeo unveils the highly anticipated MiTo GTA at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show in March. And the guys over at MINI's John Cooper Works had better pay attention. According to emerging reports, the MiTo GTA ...

Members Only: Alfa Romeo MiTo RIAR edition 10 months ago on Autoblog

Isn't it nice when automakers can give something back to their most loyal fans? Like Volkswagen, for example, which shows up every year to its enthusiast gathering in Wörthersee, Austria with a new surprise (like the Golf GTI W12 650 concept). Well Volkswagen may have snagged Alfa Romeo's ...

Jim Glickenhaus gets first Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione in the U.S. 1 year ago on Autoblog

James Glickenhaus is best known in these parts as the rich guy who paid Pininfarina a lot of money to create a custom body for his Ferrari Enzo, thus creating the renowned and oft-driven Ferrari P4/5. Apparently Glickenhaus is not strictly a Ferrari fan, as he has now become the first of 100 ...

Alfa 8C Spider commands 40% premium over coupe 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's hard to follow up on such a lust-worthy supercar as the 8C Competizione, but that won't stop Alfa Romeo from trying. With the initial run of 500 coupes already hitting the roads and the U.S. allotment already sold out,Alfa is set to begin delivery of a second batch of roadsters, called the 8C ...

Fiat postpones Alfa's return to the States? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Dang. And everything was looking so good for a return of the Alfa Romeo brand to the United States. Too bad, it seems, 'cause the latest reports indicate that the Italian purveyor of stylish automobiles such as the Brera, 159 and the drool-worthy 149 will be pushed back to 2011 at the earliest. ...

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