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Alfa Romeo Montreal – Supercar 1970

Anthony Crawford — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:17:35 +0000

Alfa Romeo built some of world’s best looking cars in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s, proper sports cars, which drove well and were somewhat affordable to the average hard-working punter. I myself was the proud owner of a 1975 2.0-litre Spider and to this day remain in mourning over its sale in the interest of furnishing [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo Montreal – Supercar 1970

World Class Driving US Tour

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:37:04 +0000

Five For The Drive – World Class Driving US Tour -by: Barry Green Photos: Dawn Green & Bill Reiss (WCD) It’s not every day that you get to follow in a two-time Daytona 24 Hour race winner’s tyre tracks. Nor is it every day that you have a Lamborghini LP 560-4 in which to mirror his lines. But [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

World Class Driving US Tour

2010 Alfa Romeo 169 rendered

George Skentzos — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:12:45 +0000

Alfa Romeo is preparing to replace its aging 166 with the new 169, seen here for the first time in these artists impressions. The 169 will mark a complete departure from Alfa Romeo’s current styling direction and will set the tone for future large Alfa’s. Likely to draw its inspiration from the Visconti concept first shown [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2010 Alfa Romeo 169 rendered

Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde released for Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:47:56 +0000

Alfa Romeo have released an exclusive version of its MiTo for the Frankfurt Motor Show to be known as the Quadrifoglio Verde. This white hot, four-leaf clover version of the already sporty hatch aims to “redefine sportiness” while at the same time placing a new emphasis on the environment. Powered by Alfa’s 1.4-litre MultiAir TBi engine [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde released for Frankfurt

World’s fastest car show, no speed limits!

Anthony Crawford — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:12:31 +0000

It does seem strange doesn’t it, that each year, millions of people around the world flock to car shows of static displays of their favourite four-wheel objects, specifically designed to move us from one place to another. It’s hardly what you would call the ideal environment to evaluate what is functionally, a moving object. And the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

World’s fastest car show, no speed limits!

Alfa Romeo MiTo released in Australia

Matt Brogan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:02:01 +0000

Alfa Romeo have today released the MiTo to Australian buyers with a keen emphasis on sharp driving dynamics, high equipment levels and of course, safety. The MiTo is available in two variants locally, the standard MiTo and the MiTo Sport. Both versions come equipped with standard trip computer, cruise control, air-conditioning, remote locking with boot release, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo MiTo released in Australia

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 spied and rendered

George Skentzos — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:27:54 +0000

An all-new successor to the current Alfa Romeo 147 is due to be released later this year which will take its design inspiration from the 8C Competizione which also spawned the MiTo. Though heavily camouflaged, the distinctive new Alfa Romeo styling means it is relatively easy to imagine what the new 149 looks like beneath the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 spied and rendered

Novitec tunes the Alfa Romeo MiTo

George Skentzos — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:58:50 +0000

German tuning house Novitec Rosso, better known for its potent take on the Ferrari stable, has visited the other end of the Italian sports car scale with a new version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo. The entire MiTo range has been graced by the Novitec touch, headlined by the 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol model along with two [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Novitec tunes the Alfa Romeo MiTo

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

George Skentzos — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:57:26 +0000

Alfa Romeo has released the first official teaser image of its highly-anticipated GTA variant of the MiTo hatch. The MiTo GTA Concept will star at next month’s Geneva motor show boasting not only a more aggressive appearance but also a performance upgrade which prioritises weight reduction rather than brute power. This is in line with its trademark [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA Concept

Alfa Romeo diesels dominate Bathurst 12 hour

Matt Brogan — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:07:49 +0000

Alfa Romeo has dominated the diesel class cars at this weekend’s WPS Bathurst 12 hour race with its 159 JTD (2.4-litre) taking the large category prize and 147 JTD (1.9-litre) coming first in the small diesel category. Driven by Kean Booker, Rocco Rinaldo and Alfa Romeo Australia’s racing MD, David Stone, the Alfa Romeo 159 JTD [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo diesels dominate Bathurst 12 hour

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 spied

George Skentzos — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:55:02 +0000

The new-generation Alfa Romeo 149 has been spied prowling the streets of Italy, and is due to arrive in showrooms overseas in the next few months. The successor to the current 147 will go head to head with its main rival, the Volkswagen Golf, boasting the usual level of Alfa Romeo flair and style. These latest spy [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 spied

What’s Your Favourite Car?

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:44:35 +0000

I don’t think a single day has gone by that someone hasn’t asked me, “out of all the cars you’ve driven, what is your favourite car?” Oh no, not this question, not again. I usually answer; “Have you got five hours to spare? ‘Cause that’s how long it will take to respond!”. - Alborz Fallah [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

What’s Your Favourite Car?

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 hatch first look

George Skentzos — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:18:06 +0000

Following the design chemistry first introduced with the 8C Competizione then successfully transplanted onto its new MiTo model, Alfa Romeo has revealed its stunning 149 hatch. A direct rival to the Ford Focus, the new 149 is based on the same platform as the Fiat Bravo which is also shared with the Lancia Delta. The 147 replacement [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Alfa Romeo 149 hatch first look

Alfa Romeo at the Paris Motor Show

George Skentzos — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:14:30 +0000

This year’s Paris Motor Show will prelude the launch of two new models in the Alfa Romeo range with the new MiTo and Brera Ti. With the brand’s notable absence from the 2008 Sydney Motor Show, Alfa Romeo has instead announced Australian-specific details surrounding its new models in the lead-up to their Paris debut. Due to arrive [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo at the Paris Motor Show

Alfa Romeo GT 2008 London Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:26:50 +0000

Alfa Romeo GT 2008 London Motorshow Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Alfa Romeo GT 2008 London Motorshow

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo GT 2008 London Motorshow

Alfa Romeo stand 2008 London Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:21:43 +0000

Alfa Romeo stand 2008 London Motorshow Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Alfa Romeo stand 2008 London Motorshow

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo stand 2008 London Motorshow

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 London Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:16:00 +0000

Alfa Romeo 159 – 2008 London Motorshow Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Alfa Romeo 159 2008 London Motorshow

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo 159 2008 London Motorshow

Alfa Romeo special edition Monza twins

George Skentzos — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:53:01 +0000

Alfa Romeo has applied the historic Monza namesake to two new special edition models in its range – the Alfa Romeo 147 and the Alfa Romeo GT. As the home of Italian motorsport, the Alfa Romeo has a strong connection with the Monza name, dating back to 1933 with the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza. In Monza [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Alfa Romeo special edition Monza twins

2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Ti limited edition

George Skentzos — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:18:57 +0000

Following the success of the 159 Ti limited edition launched in Australia almost a year ago, Alfa Romeo has brought back the special hatch for another run in 2008. It has also brought the entire family along, with limited editions of the 159 Sportwagon and sedan also arriving in Ti format. With the diesel variant accounting for [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2008 Alfa Romeo 159 Ti limited edition

Fiat and BMW to team up

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:12:26 +0000

The allies of the old world are once again reuniting, this time, for something a little more peaceful. Fiat and BMW today announced that they are considering plans to cooperate on joint platform and component development. Sources in the know have said the two company’s will develop a joint platform which will power the next-generation Fiat [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Fiat and BMW to team up