Rumor: Is FCA Really Planning to Sell Alfa Romeo and Maserati?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) was created in 2014 when Fiat purchased Chrysler after the American automaker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In the two years since, major changes have been made regarding the type of vehicles the corporation sells in the US. Gone are the less profitable Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 and instead FCA […]
Alfa Romeo Stelvio is Truly Making a Name for Itself
When the Alfa Romeo Stelvio was announced, family-oriented fans of the Italian carmaker were excited. They now had the ability to own a vehicle from the brand while still being able to tote the kids around to soccer practice or band rehearsals. (It’s not like they could fit everyone and everything into a Giulia or […]
FCA Will Only Offer Alfa Romeo Giulia with Automatic Transmission
When the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio set the lap record at the Nurburgring for the fastest four-door sedan, it did so while using a six-speed manual transmission, but a Fiat-Chrysler spokesperson recently informed Road and Track that a manual gearbox will not be offered in the United States. Instead, each new Alfa Romeo Giulia will […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Showcased at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Officials Confirm 7:39 Lap at Nordschleife
Fans of the Alfa Romeo Giulia might want to grab a paper towel to stop the drool oozing from their mouths after they’re done viewing this post. While the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Verde (or cloverleaf) already made its public debut in July, that hasn’t stopped the vehicle from grabbing loads of attention at the 2015 […]
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV Rumored To Have Completed Lap At Nurburgring in 7:43
After years of speculation and rumors of a potential comeback, the Alfa Romeo Giulia QV was recently seen testing at the Nurburgring Motorsports Complex in Germany and reports suggest that the Giulia QV prototype is extremely fast. The Blog di Motor reported that the Giulia QV prototype completed a lap around Nurburing in a time of only 7:43, but this […]
Behind the Badge: Why Alfa Romeo’s Logo Features a Snake Eating a Guy
There are boring automotive logos–like the completely uncreative Kia badge – and there are clever ones – like the many hidden messages in Toyota’s emblem. Then there are a couple automotive logos that are just…weird. Have you ever taken a close look at Alfa Romeo‘s badge, specifically the right portion showing a giant snake devouring a […]
Dodge Charger, Alfa Romeo 4C Win 2015 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Awards
This week is a big one for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Yesterday, the automaker announced that its 2015 Ram 1500 had been named Best Full-Size Truck for the Money, and, today, it will unveil a special edition 1500 at the Chicago Auto Show (you can livestream coverage here). And now, FCA can add one more—well, […]
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C: A 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles yesterday announced that the 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C was named a 2015 AUTOMOBILE All-Star by AUTOMOBILE Magazine. The award doesn’t necessarily have any requirements. The editors don’t look at numbers and statistics—they don’t even consider costs and reviews. Instead, the award is subjective, indicating the models that the editors most want to […]
Chrysler Group Appoints Reid Bigland Head of Alfa Romeo Brand
Chrysler Group today announced that it has appointed Reid Bigland Head of Alfa Romeo Brand in the NAFTA region. Bigland will also keep his title of Head of U.S. Sales and President and Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Canada, as well his position as a member of the NAFTA Leadership Team and the Fiat Chrysler […]
86 Alfa Romeo Franchises Awarded in U.S. and Canada
Today, Chrysler Group announced that there will initially be 86 Alfa Romeo franchises here in the United States and in Canada. Specifically, the U.S. will play host to 82 franchises in 33 states at established FIAT dealers while Canada will gain four franchises in this first batch. Florida, California, and Texas will have the largest […]
Marchionne to Make Alfa Romeo a Stand-Alone Company
A report from Automotive News published this morning states that Fiat-Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, has plans to make the ever-struggling Alfa Romeo a stand-alone company within Fiat. This information comes from People Familiar with the Matter, close relatives of the Unnamed Sources guy I mentioned in my last post on Toyota’s business plans. As a […]
Alfa Romeo 4C Marks Brand’s Return to US (PHOTOS)
Alfa Romeo 4C Specs and Features Explored
It’s almost been twenty years since Italian automaker, Alfa Romeo, has launched a car in the United States—unless you count the very limited 8C Competizione supercars that made a brief appearance in 2008, but 500 models is hardly enough to satiate an entire nation. All that is changing as Alfa Romeo plots its return to […]
Sauber to Reveal Driver Lineup Amid Rumors of Alfa Return
There has been a lot of talk concerning who will drive in the alongside Lance Stroll in 2018, but Williams Martini Racing isn’t the only Formula One team hard at work on finding a new driver. Both seats at Sauber F1 are still up for grabs and though Sauber is currently sitting last in the […]
Uncommon Car Colors: 2024 Models Available in Green
Are you looking for a new car, truck, or SUV in a unique color? Green exterior paint is a great way to stand apart from the abundance of vehicles on the road in gray, silver, black, or white. A few years ago, I predicted that green hues like could be making a comeback, and 2024 […]
Formula 1 2024 Season Primer: Everything You Need to Know
For the most part, 2024 will be a continuation of 2023 for Formula 1
Who Owns Which Car Brands?
Automakers often sell their premium cars under a different brand, even if they’re made in the same factories and share a tremendous number of parts
2024 Blazer EV Named MotorTrend SUV of the Year
Before it has even gone on sale, the all-new 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has won a huge award. The striking new Chevy EV was named the 2024 MotorTrend SUV of the Year — cementing its status as a top contender in the ever-growing EV market. Get to Know EV: Learn more about these exceptionally efficient […]
Honda Rejoins Formula 1 in 2026 with Aston Martin Racing
It’s official: Honda will return to Formula 1 in 2026 as the exclusive engine manufacturer for the Aston Martin Racing team. Honda had left the sport at the end of 2021 after a change in its management, but new 2026 F1 engine regulations focusing on sustainability enticed the automotive giant to come back. “One of […]