Alfa Romeo’s first electric car, the Alfa Romeo Junior, will be available to order early on this summer. Alfa Romeo Junior combines a Hybrid Synchronous Motor and a new battery and is available in two power versions, 156 or 240 hp. In the 156 hp version, the lithium-ion battery pack provides up to 250 miles of range in the WLTP ...
Read More »Stellantis brands struggle in 2023 new car market
Polestar was the fastest growing brand in the UK in the year to August showing growth of 186%. It was followed by Genesis which almost doubled sales, up 121% in the first eight months of the year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT). Another EV brand MG was in fifth slot showing ...
Read More »Stellantis move prompts closure of Johnsons Cars Alfa, Fiat and Jeep dealership
Johnsons Cars is closing its Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Jeep dealership at Dorridge, Solihull. The group, which has 50 sites across the West Midlands, said the closure had been prompted by manufacturer requirements to have separate premises for each brand. Johnsons Cars is ranked 26 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £629.1m “After ...
Read More »Alfa Romeo launches new website for used cars
Alfa Romeo has launched a new website for its Alfa Romeo Certified used car programme. Cars bought through Alfa Romeo Certified benefit from a minimum two year Alfa Romeo unlimited mileage warranty and roadside assistance on cars up to four years old or 50,000 miles, including MOT test cover. Cars between four and seven years old, registering between 50,000 and ...
Read More »Alfa Romeo debuts the new Giulia and Stelvio
Alfa Romeo is debuting the new Giulia and Stelvio. They will be available in Q1 2023. The fronts of the new Giulia and Stelvio have been given a new look. The front and lower grilles of the two main air ducts have been given a unique finish to reinterpret the famous and distinct Trilobo grille in a contemporary style. The ...
Read More »Alfa Romeo releases prices and specification for Tontale
Alfa Romeo has released prices and specification for its new Tonale. Prices start from £38,595 and the car pitched at £429 per month on Personal Contract Purchase (PCP). There are two versions, the Ti and Veloce, or the Speciale launch edition, The Tonale is powered by Alfa’s first electrified powertrain, with the 1.5-litre 160hp Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) petrol engine ...
Read More »Strong line-up for Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 (part one)
The Goodwood Festival of speed will see a raft of models on dynamic display. Ford is showing performance-developed versions of its commercial vehicles. The all-new Ford Pro Electric SuperVan will be revealed for the first time and the Next-Gen Ranger Raptor will make its European dynamic debut. The all-new Ranger Raptor will also appear for the first time in pride-inspired ...
Read More »Alfa Romeo releases prices for Giulia and Stelvio Estrema spec models
Alfa Romeo has released prices and specification for the Giulia and Stelvio in Estrema top of the range specification. The Giulia and Stelvio Estrema are available to order now priced from £50,579 OTR for the Giulia 280hp turbo petrol and £57,999 OTR for the Stelvio 210hp turbo diesel. The Estrema is fitted with Alfa Synaptic Dynamic Control (SDC) adaptive suspension ...
Read More »Renault, Ford and Jaguar hard hit by chip shortage in 2020
Figures out today from the SMMT reveal the extent of the impact the chip shortages are having on new car sales for some carmakers. Seven brands reported double digit declines in a market up 2.6% for the year. Excluding Mitsubishi which is pulling out of UK sales, Renault saw a -32% decline in the year to November while Ford was ...
Read More »Read Motor Group acquires Beechdale Motor
Read Motor Group has acquired Derby-based Beechdale Motor Group for an undisclosed sum. Beechdale has been in business since 1982, operated by John Oldfield. It holds the Hyundai, Alfa Romeo and Jeep franchises. Accounts filed at Companies House saw it deliver pre-tax profits of £266,875 on turnover of £29.9m in the year to October 2020. In June Alfa Romeo UK ...
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