First Drive: Alfa Romeo Giulietta
The 2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta promises, new engines, a fresh face and even more technology than before, So does it deliver? Suzanne Keane went to the Isle of Man to find out. What is it? 2014 improvements to Alfa Romeo’s Giulietta include updated styling, new engines and some new technology! First impressions of the Alfa Romeo Giuilietta? There’s no doubt that Giulietta is a head turner and the new 2014 model comes with a new front...
First Drive: Alfa Romeo MiTo
Suzanne Keane gets behind the wheel of the new Alfa MiTo and finds the supermini is better than ever What is it? Alfa Romeo’s baby MiTo has been revamped for 2014 and improvements include a higher specification, new interior and centre console and an upgrade to the innovative 105bhp TwinAir engine which has gained 20bhp. A new 1.4 TB Multiair 140bhp Petrol engine will be available shortly and will include a twin dry clutch...
First Drive: Alfa Romeo 4C
In advance of the Irish launch we went to the Isle of Man to test drive the gorgeous Alfa Romeo 4C writes Suzanne Keane What is it? Powered by a 1750cc all aluminium 4 cylinder direct injection tubocharged engine with 240 horses sitting just behind the driver and passenger Alfa Romeo’s new 4C 2-seater coupe goes from 0-100kmph in a mere 4.5 seconds. First impressions of the Alfa Romeo 4C? My first glimpse of this car was a flash of...
Nip, tuck and a new designer
A nose job and a nip and tuck here and there are often required to get us excited about a brand again when the design is starting to get a little stale. We have five examples where a designer has reinvented a brand’s design language. 1) Peter Schreyer and Kia The German car designer worked for many years with the Volkswagen Group and was responsible for the design of key models like the Audi TT and New Beetle. Schreyer was headhunted...
New Cars in 2014 – Alfa Romeo to Fiat
From superminis to supercars, they are all here, our A to Z preview of what’s heading our way in 2014 – Part One, Alfa to Fiat Alfa Romeo Finally the much anticipated Alfa Romeo 4C is arriving here in at the beginning of 2014. This rear wheeled two seater is the Alfa to exceed all expectations. Powered by a 1.75 litre four cyclinder turbo that delivers 237bhp and 350Nm it promise pure and driver focused fun. Other news...
