Now there's too much stock? Stellantis throttles back production of internal-combustion models like Alfa Romeo Tonale and Jeep Wrangler to side-step EU emissions penalties and reduce big US inventory backlog

Now there's too much stock? Stellantis throttles back production of internal-combustion models like Alfa Romeo Tonale and Jeep Wrangler to side-step EU emissions penalties and reduce big US inventory backlog

23 Oct 2024 by James Cleary

In the face of ever-tightening vehicle emission performance standards for car and light commercial vehicles applied by the EU’s European Commission and growing inventory, particularly in North ...Read more
Face/Off! The Toyota, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Ford and other new cars hiding their true identities, why they exist and will we see them in Australia?

Face/Off! The Toyota, Suzuki, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Ford and other new cars hiding their true identities, why they exist and will we see them in Australia?

13 Jan 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis

Badge-engineered cars. It’s been happening almost as long as the industry itself. Some pull off the disguise so convincingly you’d never know their true identities, like John Travolta ...Read more
Loads of lusso! 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce steps up in price, but gains extra gear in a bid for more share against Mercedes GLA and BMW X2

Loads of lusso! 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veloce steps up in price, but gains extra gear in a bid for more share against Mercedes GLA and BMW X2

2 Aug 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Alfa Romeo Australia has increased pricing for its Tonale Veloce just months after launching, but the brand has compensated the rise with more equipment. Read more
Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2023

Best small SUVs and crossovers arriving in 2023

20 Jul 2023 by Tim Nicholson

As SUVs and crossover continue to dominate the sales charts, you won't be surprised to learn there are a number of key new models set to arrive in 2023. Read more
Best hybrid cars arriving in 2023

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2023

14 Jul 2023 by Tom White

It's fair to say the age of the purely combustion car has come to an end. This massive list of hybrids rolling out in Australia over the next year looks to change the automotive landscape for good. Read more
Fashionably late? 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid pricing places it above electric cars like the Volvo EX30 and Tesla Model Y

Fashionably late? 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-In Hybrid pricing places it above electric cars like the Volvo EX30 and Tesla Model Y

7 Jul 2023 by Tung Nguyen

Alfa Romeo Australia has confirmed pricing for its Tonale small SUV flagship, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) officially called the Plug-In Hybrid Q4 and available in a single Veloce trim, ...Read more
Porsche 911 beater? Alfa Romeo hints at more details of new sports car for 2023

Porsche 911 beater? Alfa Romeo hints at more details of new sports car for 2023

22 Dec 2022 by Iolande Skinner

Alfa Romeo has teased more details relating to its yet-to-be-revealed flagship sports car that is expected to be revealed in 2023. Read more
Diamond-hard cylinder coatings and hybrid drivetrains: The F1 technology in your SUV

Diamond-hard cylinder coatings and hybrid drivetrains: The F1 technology in your SUV

21 Dec 2022 by Michael Cameron

Carmakers have used technology developed for Formula 1 race cars in their production models for decades, with everything from a humble hatchback to a family SUV benefitting from the lessons learned ...Read more
Alfa Romeo to retain unique character through image adjustment

Alfa Romeo to retain unique character through image adjustment

20 Dec 2022 by Michael Cameron

Alfa Romeo will ensure it retains its unique identity as well as highlighting its heritage into the future as it transitions to an all-electric automative brand under the massive Stellantis group. Read more
Efficiency over sportiness as Alfa Romeo eyes fully electric Tonale SUV

Efficiency over sportiness as Alfa Romeo eyes fully electric Tonale SUV

19 Dec 2022 by Michael Cameron

As Alfa Romeo follows the lead of European car manufacturers like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover by offering a fully electric range from 2027, the Italian carmaker is waiting to see the ...Read more
Alfa Romeo speeds towards electric car line-up by 2027

Alfa Romeo speeds towards electric car line-up by 2027

17 Dec 2022 by Grace Flynn

Alfa Romeo is racing towards a zero-carbon emissions future, revealing its plans to offer an EV-only line-up of vehicles by 2027. Read more
The benefits of the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV's NFT explained!

The benefits of the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV's NFT explained!

12 Dec 2022 by Michael Cameron

Alfa Romeo hopes data collected through a non-fungible token (NFT) record of the Tonale SUV’s battery life and service history will help the company identify parts of the vehicle that could be ...Read more
Alfa's new baby! 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale price and specs: New small SUV to rival Audi Q3, Volvo XC40 and Mercedes-Benz GLA

Alfa's new baby! 2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale price and specs: New small SUV to rival Audi Q3, Volvo XC40 and Mercedes-Benz GLA

4 Oct 2022 by Chris Thompson

Alfa Romeo's long-awaited new SUV, the Tonale, is now available to order in Australia with pricing for its two-variant range now confirmed.Set to arrive in Australian dealerships from February 2023, ...Read more
Alfa Romeo's bold new promise: Tonale SUV to deliver "the quality of a Lexus, the resale value of a BMW"

Alfa Romeo's bold new promise: Tonale SUV to deliver "the quality of a Lexus, the resale value of a BMW"

1 May 2022 by Andrew Chesterton

Alfa Romeo has set out a bold brand-wide vision that will begin with the new Tonale SUV, promising the Italian brand's vehicles will deliver the quality of Lexus and the resale value of BMW.Past Alfa ...Read more
NFTs have become a byword for overpriced digital art, so why is Alfa Romeo using them in its cars like the 2023 Tonale?

NFTs have become a byword for overpriced digital art, so why is Alfa Romeo using them in its cars like the 2023 Tonale?

26 Feb 2022 by Tony O'Kane

NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, have been getting a lot of coverage over the past year since an NFT by digital artist Beeple sold for nearly AU$100 million at auction, with trading in NFT art – ...Read more
Can Alfa Romeo be great again? What the legendary brand must do to become Italy's Tesla rival | Opinion

Can Alfa Romeo be great again? What the legendary brand must do to become Italy's Tesla rival | Opinion

19 Feb 2022 by Stephen Ottley

Alfa Romeo’s first major move since moving under the Stellantis umbrella was the belated launch of the Tonale last week. The arrival of this small SUV brings the Italian brand’s model ...Read more
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale jumps on NFT bandwagon to stand out from BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3

2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale jumps on NFT bandwagon to stand out from BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA and Audi Q3

9 Feb 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Alfa Romeo has finally lifted the lid on its crucial Tonale small SUV, and it will come with a new piece of tech to differentiate itself from rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3 and BMW X1.In ...Read more
2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV to lead Italian brand's new model rollout ahead of EV revolution and GTV sports car

2022 Alfa Romeo Tonale SUV to lead Italian brand's new model rollout ahead of EV revolution and GTV sports car

11 Oct 2021 by Tim Nicholson

To say that the last decade has been a roller coaster for the Alfa Romeo brand would be a wild understatement.Last week, Automotive News Europe reported that recently appointed Alfa Romeo CEO Jean- ...Read more
Italy wins again! Alfa Romeo dodges axe as updated Stelvio arrives ahead of new-model blitz - including Tesla Model 3 and Lexus UX Hybrid rivals, and much more

Italy wins again! Alfa Romeo dodges axe as updated Stelvio arrives ahead of new-model blitz - including Tesla Model 3 and Lexus UX Hybrid rivals, and much more

16 Jul 2021 by Byron Mathioudakis

Alfa Romeo has reiterated its commitment to right-hand-drive production globally and a continual presence in Australia in particular, revealing that support for the brand in this market stretches all ...Read more
Why Alfa Romeo deserves better: How the Italian brand can become a rival to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz again

Why Alfa Romeo deserves better: How the Italian brand can become a rival to Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz again

1 May 2021 by Stephen Ottley

Alfa Romeo is one of the oldest and most evocative car brands in the world, but it also might be the most troubled.For many, the idea that it can be Italy's answer to BMW is laughable, because for ...Read more
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