Sauber F1 Team Returns as Alfa Romeo Racing for 2019
The Swiss-based Sauber F1 team, which has been competing in Formula One since 1993 and has never operated under any name that didn’t include its founder’s name, has for the first time broken that streak. It will compete in the 2019 championship as Alfa Romeo Racing, despite any lack of change to the team’s ownership […]
Alfa Romeo Cancels the 4C Coupe
4C fanatics can still purchase the convertible-based Spider model for the moment being
Alfa Romeo’s official return to the North American market has been a resounding success. Vehicles like the Giulia and the Stelvio have already garnered both high sales numbers and numerous awards. Yet, one Alfa Romeo vehicle hasn’t been sharing in the success of its siblings: the Alfa Romeo 4C. In fact, an official FCA spokesperson […]
Tim Kuniskis Named the New Head of Alfa Romeo and Maserati
Tim Kuniskis is a bit of a folk hero for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It was during his tenure as Head of Passenger Car Brands for FCA North America that projects like the Dodge Demon were brought to fruition. Still, the time has come for Kuniskis to take his talents to another realm of FCA’s operations, as he has […]
‘Why Not Alfa Romeo in IndyCar?’ Asks Sergio Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, says the company is interested in entering Alfa Romeo into the IndyCar Series. Marchionne has been making his presence felt in the motorsport world, particularly at Ferrari, which was in the running for the title in the 2017 Formula One World Championship. Notoriously, he threatened to leave F1 […]
FCA Sales Decline 8% in 2017, Although Alfa Romeo Is on the Rise
As FCA eliminates various vehicles from its lineups, most of its brands lost sales in 2017, with a few exceptions
2017 was a year that brought plenty of changes to the brands that make up Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. With the removal of models that consistently underperformed and a greater focus on profits produced per vehicles, FCA sales were guaranteed to fall in 2017. By the end of the year, FCA’s overall sales were down by 8%. […]
Motor Trend Names the Alfa Romeo Giulia Its 2018 Car of the Year
Alfa Romeo’s return to the U.S. automotive market has been met with much fanfare, and, as a result, plenty of awards. A good portion of these titles and trophies have been distributed to the Alfa Romeo Giulia. The latest award in the Giulia’s ever-growing collection is the title of Motor Trend’s 2018 Car of the […]
Sauber F1 Team Announces Alfa Romeo Partnership
The Sauber F1 Team has officially announced that Alfa Romeo would become its title sponsor from 2018 onwards, marking the return of one of Formula One’s most historic brands after more than 30 years away from the sport. The team will be known as the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team starting next year. “[Alfa Romeo] […]
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Named the Official “Crossover of Texas” by TAWA
With a title like “Crossover of Texas” up for grabs, one might expect an American-made utility vehicle to drive away with the crown. In actuality, this year’s winner of that title has Italian origins. For 2017, the 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio was named the “Crossover of Texas” by the Texas Auto Writers Association. The winner […]
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Rating
Plenty has already been said about the performance that the Alfa Romeo Giulia supplies to drivers. Far less has been said about the Giulia’s safety capabilities. As it turns out, this is another area where the Giulia excels, as the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia earned a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for […]
Future Alfa Romeo Lineup Adapts to Changing American Tastes
As more American drivers choose SUVs and crossovers over sedans, Alfa Romeo is reportedly changing up its future lineup to better suit this growing trend
The introduction of the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio to American audiences earlier this year marked the brand’s official return to the U.S. Of course, if Alfa really wants to thrive in the American market, then it will assuredly need more than three vehicles in its lineup. Alfa Romeo reportedly had a pretty stable schedule laid […]
Will Alfa Romeo and Maserati Split Off from FCA?
The latest news from Fiat Chrysler indicates that Alfa and Maserati might be following the same path as Ferrari
Rumors began circulating earlier this month of a Chinese automaker looking to acquire all of the brands currently under the Fiat Chrysler Automobile umbrella. As it turns out, the Great Wall Motor Company, the aforementioned interested party, was only really interested in obtaining the Jeep brand. As splitting the Jeep brand from the rest of FCA […]
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Starts at $41,995 MSRP; Stelvio Ti Starts at $43,995
Alfa Romeo has announced that its 2018 Stelvio SUV will start at $41,995 MSRP, not including a $995 destination fee. The even more upscale Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti will start at $43,995 (also excluding the destination fee), and pricing for the Stelvio Quadrifoglio is expected to be announced later in the year and closer to […]
WardsAuto Places the Alfa Romeo Giulia on Its 10 Best Interiors List
Take one good look at the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia, and it’s easy to see how attractive this car was designed to be. Its sleek and stylized exterior was crafted to match its spirited performance. Of course, the Giulia’s beauty isn’t relegated to just the exterior of the vehicle. The designers at Alfa Romeo also worked […]
Chrysler Pacifica and Alfa Romeo Giulia Win Awards from Popular Mechanics
The Chrysler Pacifica and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio won in the "Best Minivan" and "Super Sedan" categories
Talk about your automotive déjà vu! Two weeks ago, The News Wheel reported that both the Chrysler Pacifica and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio received awards from The New York Daily News. This week, both of these vehicles are once again receiving honors from a well-known publication. Popular Mechanics named the Chrysler Pacifica its “Best Minivan,” while […]
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Overview
The smart, seductive looks of the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio make it one of the best luxury sports cars on the market today. This Italian beast is packed with lavish features that stun, both inside and out. There’s only one trim for the new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, because that’s truly all you need. […]
Say “Arrivederci” to the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sport Wagon
Alfa Romeo cancels plans for a vehicle designed to be the bridge between the Giulia and the Stelvio
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is placing a lot of faith in the relaunch of the Alfa Romeo brand for the North American market. In doing so, it has put a lot of money toward that investment. The company is hoping that sales for the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio would help eliminate some of that cost. However, it seems that plans […]
Alfa Romeo Giorgio Platform Set to be Utilized by Future Dodge, Jeep, and Maserati Vehicles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is investing a lot of time, energy, and money into relaunching the Alfa Romeo brand in the North American market. $2.7 billion has already been allocated toward the brand’s relaunch campaign, with another $2.68 billion set aside. Furthermore, FCA spent at least $20 million by broadcasting three separate Alfa Romeo advertisements during […]
FCA Airs Three Alfa Romeo Advertisements During the Super Bowl
In a world full of companies and brands that release their Super Bowl advertisements early, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has always been pretty secretive about the contents of their Super Bowl commercials. This strategy has paid off for the organization in the past, as it has produced some of the most famous and well-received Super Bowl ads in recent memory, […]