On the 105th anniversary of the founding of Alfa Romeo, the company unveiled a new logo at a press event at the Alfa Romeo Museum; together with the Alfa Romeo Giulia as part of the brand’s relaunch plan
Wednesday 24th June 2015 On the 105th anniversary of the founding of Alfa Romeo, the company unveiled a new logo at a press event at the Alfa Romeo Museum; together with the Alfa Romeo Giulia as part of the brand’s relaunch plan. The redesign was carried out by Robilant Associati, who had previously reworked several […]
The new Alfa Brera, a sports coupe in the classic Alfa Romeo tradition went on sale in the UK
Saturday 8th April 2006 The new Alfa Brera, a sports coupe in the classic Alfa Romeo tradition went on sale in the UK.
The all-new Alfa Romeo 159, a true sporting saloon in the classic Alfa Romeo tradition, went on sale in the UK
Saturday 25th February 2006 The all-new Alfa Romeo 159, a true sporting saloon in the classic Alfa Romeo tradition, went on sale in the UK. The 159 used the GM/Fiat Premium platform, shared with the Alfa Romeo Brera and Spider production cars, and with the Kamal and Visconti concept cars. The 159 was placed third […]
Vittorio Brambilla (63), a Formula One driver from Italy who raced for the March, Surtees and Alfa Romeo teams, died
Saturday 26th May 2001 Vittorio Brambilla (63), a Formula One driver from Italy who raced for the March, Surtees and Alfa Romeo teams, died. The Italian F3 Champion of 1972 moved through F2 into F1 in 1974. His moment came in Austria when he scored the March factory teamís first-ever championship Grand Prix win in […]
The Alfa Romeo 156 was launched in Lisbon
Thursday 9th October 1997 The Alfa Romeo 156 was launched in Lisbon. The appearance of this car, a medium-sized sports saloon that encapsulated Alfa Romeo’s proud sporting and engineering heritage in a clean, stylish and obviously Italian package, set the company on a fast-track to rejuvenation. The new 156 was voted Car of the Year […]
Rudolf Hruska (80), Austrian automobile designer and engineer, most famous for his design of various Alfa Romeo cars, died
Monday 4th December 1995 Rudolf Hruska (80), Austrian automobile designer and engineer, most famous for his design of various Alfa Romeo cars, died. At Alfa Romeo (1954-59) he assisted Orazio Satta Puliga in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, before joining Simca and Fiat (1960-67), working on the Simca 1000 and Fiat 124/Fiat 128. Hruska then designed […]
The Alfa Romeo GTV was launched at the Geneva Motor Show
Thursday 9th March 1995 The Alfa Romeo GTV was launched at the Geneva Motor Show. The GTV was a 2+2 coupé. Around 41,700 GTVs were built from 1993 to 2004. The GTV’s name placed it as the successor to the long-discontinued Alfetta GTV coupé and was available until the launch of the Brera in 2005. […]
Patrick Depailler (35) died during Alfa Romeo free practice, ten days before the German Grand Prix
Wednesday 1st August 1990 Patrick Depailler (35) died during Alfa Romeo free practice, ten days before the German Grand Prix.
Chrysler Corporation and Fiat SpA formed a joint venture to market the Alfa Romeo in the United States
Thursday 6th October 1988 Chrysler Corporation and Fiat SpA formed a joint venture to market the Alfa Romeo in the United States.
Christie’s sold an Alfa Romeo 8C-35 for $2,850,000 at an auction in Monte Carlo, a record for a Grand Prix car
Wednesday 11th May 1988 Christie’s sold an Alfa Romeo 8C-35 for $2,850,000 at an auction in Monte Carlo, a record for a Grand Prix car.
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