June 8, 2010
The Aussie police suffer with the Mito
Australian law enforcement officers have taken delivery of their latest crime fighting tool and it’s an Alfa Romeo Mito – not the most impressive police car, but certainly the coolest police car, better than our Astra Diesels.
The broad-shouldered law enforcement community in Sydney has just acquired a beige Mito. A fine car, undoubtedly, but one we fear will not strike sufficient fear into the hearts of hardened Aussies crim-types.
The New South Wales police say the Mito will be used in ‘community outreach and safety awareness programs’, sadly denying locals the arresting spectacle of seeing the little Italian in hot pursuit of a joyridin’ ute.
So, to our question of the day: what’s the most unimposing police car you’ve seen round your way? Yeah, we’re talking less scary than an Astra diesel, kids.
March 2, 2010
Alfa’s Guilietta: more than meets the eye
Alfa Romeo’s Guilietta has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor show today, but there’s mores to it than just a shiny new Alfa - it has been revealed that their new car will form the basis of the Chrysler-Fiat-Alfa range of cars.
With the recent downturn, manufactures are looking to make significant savings with modular manufacturing,and there are plans to produce 700,000 chryslers and 300,000 Fiats a year using this platform.
The modular design of this chasis will allow multiple wheelbase options allowing for substantial saving when it comes to manufacturing.
So things are looking rosey for the Italian car maker, they have been looking for a car to win over the traditional Golf/Focus/Astra customer and the Guileitta could be the one.
February 5, 2010
MiTo destroys Space invaders on TV return
In classic twist on the space invaders arcade game, Alfa Romeo will return to television screens on Friday February 12 to its new MiTo MultiAir models.
The Italian manufacture’s latest advert has been created to launch their MultiAir engine line-up – which promises deliver increased fuel economy and lower emissions and performance.
The MultiAir range introduces the 1.4-litre 135 bhp Alfa MiTo Lusso and Veloce as well as the 170 bhp 1.4 Alfa MiTo Cloverleaf model complete with active suspension. All versions include Start&Stop technology.
The MultiAir range introduces the 1.4-litre 135 bhp Alfa MiTo Lusso and Veloce as well as the 170 bhp 1.4 Alfa MiTo Cloverleaf model complete with active suspension. All versions include Start&Stop technology.
Capable of reaching 62mph from a standing start in just 7.5 seconds, the range-topping Alfa MiTo Cloverleaf has a top speed of 136mph and a striking combined cycle official fuel economy figure of 47.1 mpg. These high-tech MultiAir engines also produce amongst the lowest CO2 levels of all Alfa MiTo petrol models.
Prices for the Alfa MiTo MultiAir models start at £15,165 through to £17,895 for the top-of-the-range Cloverleaf. To find out more about MiTo MultiAir and the full Alfa Romeo range please visit www.alfaromeo.co.uk
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