Volkswagen AG would be interested in purchasing Alfa Romeo from Fiat S.p.A. should the brand become available to buy, Automobilwoche reported, citing an unidentified high-ranking Volkswagen manager.
According to the same source, Alfa Romeo could support Volkswagen’s growth strategy
However on the same time, Fiat spokesman Richard Gadeselli didn’t return calls from Bloomberg seeking comment. VW spokesman Michael Brendel said the Wolfsburg, Germany-based carmaker doesn’t comment on market rumors.
Various rumors say that Walter de' Silva, VW's head of design, is trying to persuade Martin Winterkorn, VW's CEO, to buy Alfa Romeo, which ...
As you may know already, Alfa Romeo CEO announced yesterday that the Italian brand wants to sale more than 500,000 per year by 2014, from 102,000 last year.
It’s hard to believe that this will happen but it appears that the key in achieving these sales are SUVs and mid-sized models.
Both models will be built in the US with the first model being based on the Giulietta and launching in 2012. The second one is based on the Jeep Cherokee with a debut set for 2014.
The two SUVs are internally ...
Alfa Romeo is about to launch the most awaited car models of theirs. The company is in desperate needs of a grand success and this model is having almost all the facilities and qualities to rock the world with master qualities and supreme features.
A week back this Italian manufacturers launched the hit and hot model of Giulietta model and earned quite better response from the car lovers. The company is quite popular for their car engines. They were the first manufacturers who installed powerful engine in the light weighted cars. ...
Alfa Romeo is one of the most stylish and splendid car company. This car company has proved elegance and efficiencies of many models till date. Some of the most responsive and persuading models of Alfa Romeo are Brera Coupe and Alfa Spider convertibles. To offer one of the most innovative features in these cars, the Company has added new 200bhp and 1750TBi engines to Brera Coupe and Spider Convertible ranges. These cars are already quite popular in the car lovers regarding to their performances and this value added engines ...
Prices for Alfa Romeo's new Giulietta C-segment hatch as just been announced for the UK market. The new Giulietta witch will replace the current 147 will go on sale in Britain this summer with five engines and prices ranging from £16,995 to £24,495.
Buyers will have the choice of three petrol engines, the 1.4 TB 120bhp starts at £16,995, the mid-range 1.4 TB MultiAir 170bhp kicks off at£19,495, and range-topping 1750 TBi 235bhp model costs £24,495. Two diesel units will be offered, a £17,895 105bhp 1.6-litre 105bhp and £21,195 170-bhp 2.0-litre.
The ...
The Alfa Romeo TZ3 is a purpose-built race car from the Zagato design house created to celebrate 100 years of Alfas. The sexy aluminum body covers a tubular carbon fiber chassis and an undisclosed powertrain. While there are no official details on the car, it is rumored the TZ3 will be powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine (same unit from the 8C Competizione).
"The TZ3 Corsa is not a design exercise," says Zagato in a rather peremptory press release accompanying the image. "It doesn't take inspiration only from the 90 year ...
The new 1.4-litre MultiAir engine was developed and patented by Fiat Powertrain Technologies and made its debut in the MiTo late last year.
MultiAir eliminates the compromises in many valve timing set-ups by metering the direct air charge at the cylinder inlet ports with an advanced electro-hydraulic actuation and control system to optimally adjust valve timing and lift to exactly suit different engine speeds and loads ensuring strong low- and mid-range torque and good top-end power - along with reduced emissions and improved economy.
It is initially offered in two turbocharged forms ...
Alfa Romeo is likely to return to North America by 2012 after a 15-year hiatus, the head of Fiat SpA (FIA.MI), the company that makes the classic Italian sports car, said on Friday.
The brand was last sold in the U.S. market in 1995, and Fiat has pushed back its return several times.
"I'm a lot more confident now ... that Alfa Romeo will reconstitute a product offering that is acceptable globally, and more in particular in the United States and Canada," Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said in Toronto.
"There is a ...
To celebrate the start of the Alfa Romeo centenary year, Allams Alfa Romeo in Epsom, Surrey has attempted to make history by setting a new Guinness World Record TM, for the largest ever parade of Alfa Romeo cars.
On Sunday 7th February, more than 300 Alfa Romeo owners arrived at the dealership to take part in the event including an Alfa SZ, Alfa Spider 2000 Veloce and the very latest sporty compact Alfa MiTo.
For a new record to stand at least 200 cars were required to take part on the day, ...
Stile Bertone has unveiled today a concept teaser sketch showing the front of the Alfa Concept.
For those who don’t know, Gruppo Bertone is an Italian automobile company, which has specialized in car styling, coachbuilding and manufacturing. Bertone styling is distinctive, with most cars having a strong "family resemblance" even if badged by different manufacturers.
The Bertone concept will be one of two special Alfa concepts at next month’s show; they will be designed to celebrate the firm’s 100th anniversary.
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