Speaking to Auto News, Reid Bigland, head
of the Alfa Romeo brand in North America, said Alfa's new compact sedan, which will be revealed on June 24th, 2015, will go on sale in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2016.
A two - door coupe version
of the Alfa Romeo Giulia is tipped to appear at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show this coming March
Wester himself admitted that despite public reservations on how a tech like autonomous driving would ruin the driver - oriented image
of Alfa, it's something that the company can ill afford to get left behind in.
Despite claims by Fiat that its not letting go
of Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen is continuing to put pressure on the powers - that - be to acquire the premium brand.
The 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d' Elegance saw the debut of the Zagato TZ3 Stradale, an extremely rare sports car designed by Italian design house Zagato to commemorate the 100th anniversary
of Alfa Romeo.
It's getting on for a year since the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio became the first version
of Alfa's SUV to be revealed, followed by the rest of the range, to show -LSB-...]
The Giulia and Stelvio represent two
of Alfa Romeo's most prominent models.
The advantages
of Alfa's Giulia vs. the Stelvio are far narrower, to the point that the SUV's extra cargo flexibility and ride height when navigating the sea of half - ton pickups on the road may actually render it preferable to the sedan.
Cons: Non-linear throttle response; complicated control layout; so - so passenger room; unproven reliability
of Alfa Romeo brand
Same with the UK division
of Alfa Romeo, who celebrated the arrival of the new...
A Bentley Bentayga V8, the sledgehammer opposite
of Alfa's light, peaky Stelvio scalpel.
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The standard features
of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Base include 2.0 L I - 4 280hp MultiAir2 intercooled turbo engine, 8 - speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 18» aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, Q4 AWD System all - wheel drive.
Next up, Autoblog is running photos
of Alfa Romeo's new concept that recently found their way onto the internet.
Over 50 new cars have been confirmed for this year's show including 20 global debuts from the likes
of Alfa Romeo, Mazda, MINI, Subaru and Volkswagen.
This, in short, is the soul
of the Alfa Brera, a new prestige coupe that is able to arouse great emotion and guarantee maximum driving satisfaction.
The standard features
of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Base include 2.0 L I - 4 280hp MultiAir2 intercooled turbo engine, 8 - speed automatic transmission with overdrive, 4 - wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, automatic air conditioning, 17» aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability.
To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Giulietta is also available in a new Quadrifoglio Verde version, a true expression
of Alfa Romeo's DNA.
Images
of the Alfa Romeo Giulia have surfaced on the Net ahead of an expected debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
«From the new Giulia and Giulia Ti models, to the ultra-high performance Quadrifoglio model,
each of our Alfa Romeo sedans deliver class - leading power and handling, the pedigree of incredible technology and race - inspired performance, plus design and style that could only be crafted in Italy.»
Signs
of Alfa Romeo's loving care are everywhere you look in the 4C.
The same principle inspired the creation
of the Alfa Romeo 4C.
A large signature «shield» grille is elegantly sculpted within the front fascia to form the «Trilobo,» a signature
of Alfa Romeo design.
To set it apart from the standard Giulia and the range - topping Nurburgring lap record - holding Quadrifoglio, the Veloce has unique front and rear bumpers, a rear diffuser with integrated twin tailpipes and 19 - inch versions
of Alfa's classic five - hole design alloys will be an optional extra.
Next - level, state - of - the - art technologies add to Alfa Romeo Giulia's driving exhilaration A primary objective
of the Alfa Romeo engineering team was to integrate world - first and next - level vehicle technological solutions that would only amplify the all - new Giulia's exhilarating driving experience.
The very best technical and industrial expertise
of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati brands was used to develop the Alfa Romeo 4C.
The engine is the beating «heart»
of an Alfa Romeo.
Below, in the center console, the rotary controller is ergonomically located and features a simple operation
of the Alfa - tainment system.
Chassis Domain Control (CDC) The «brain»
of Alfa Romeo Giulia's benchmark level dynamics can be attributed to its innovative CDC system.
The head
of Alfa Romeo, Fabrizio Curci, has admitted to Autocar UK that the company's four - door Giulia sedan has been plagued by engineering issues, delaying its market launch by «a few weeks.»
He added that the success
of Alfa Romeo's renaissance, which he said remained in the «nursery» phase, was crucial to the technical credibility of Maserati going forward.
A specific evolution
of the Alfa DNA selector has been developed for Alfa Romeo 4C, which not only features the three standard settings available on other models in the range — Dynamic, Natural and All Weather — but also a fourth mode: «Race», designed to enhance the driving experience on a racetrack even further.
Styled with passion: high - performance, functional and seductive Italian design With its muscular proportions and a «pure» design ethos of passion, lightness and simplistic elegance «clothing» its class - leading technical layout with near perfect 50/50 weight balance, the all - new 2017 Giulia exudes stunning and functional Italian style with a finesse
of Alfa Romeo heritage, athletically taut lines and sculptural details.
As the first
of the Alfa Romeo product renaissance to feature the all - new «Giorgio» architecture, Alfa Romeo engineers designed a lightweight rear - wheel - drive platform with a low center of gravity — all to deliver the high - performance and precision expected from an Alfa Romeo.
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Rear or four - wheel drive is more than just a tribute to the most authentic roots
of the Alfa Romeo legend: it is also a technical solution which guarantees high performance and astounding fun.
New version
of Alfa Romeo Giulietta to celebrate 60th anniversary of the original car with money off
«The all - new Stelvio further highlights and expands Alfa Romeo's return to North America with a premium midsize SUV that truly stands apart in the segment,» said Reid Bigland, head
of Alfa Romeo.
Iginio Alessio, then general manager
of Alfa Romeo, was concerned for the viability of the independent Italian Coachbuilding industry — the advent of the unibody chassis design was threatening to put the carrozzerie out of business.
Dropping behind the wheel
of the Alfa Romeo 4C with a cup of cappuccino in my left hand, I turned to my tall, blonde co-pilot and asked for my biscotti.
If you're the owner
of an Alfa Romeo or a Fiat, here is a list of spare parts available from Sime Darby Auto Italia.
Sivocci, who was highly superstitious, finished ninth in the Targa Florio in 1922, but when he returned for that famed road racing event in 1923, he wanted luck on his side so he used green and white colors to paint a pair of Quadrifoglios on the nose
of his Alfa Romeo RL.
Quite a bit of Audi applied to a VW base car, and a touch
of Alfa Romeo with a Spanish flare.
said Reid Bigland, Head
of Alfa Romeo.?
«Colin Chapman,» says Fiat Chrysler design boss Lorenzo Ramaciotti on the eve of — finally — the U.S. introduction
of Alfa Romeo's 2015 4C, «was one of my heroes...» This, and the Italian's...
«The consistency traceable through the M850i's various modes reminds
us of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio's balance of adjustability with a consistent character.»
Critical Knowledge: Based on race - proven engineeringFerrari - assembled engine450 - hp V - 8 engineManufacturer claims top speed in excess of 180 mphThe most expensive Alfa Romeo model ever soldIntroductionTo understand the new Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, one only has to look back at the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza, one
of Alfa Romeo's finest pre-war sports cars: a winner at Le Mans in 1931 and 1934.
Update from Alfa Romeo: Reid Bigland, head
of Alfa Romeo, reached R&T one day after this post was originally published.
Visit Mike Ward Alfa Romeo in Highlands Ranch near Denver to experience the comfort and sportiness
of the Alfa Romeo Stelvio.
The appeal
of Alfa Romeo's first SUV has not gone unnoticed due...