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Alfa Romeo CEO: The 'World Is Not Ready Everywhere' For EVs

Batteries are inevitable, whether it’s a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric. Alfa Romeo recognizes this shift and plans a mix of hybrid and fully electric models—but even the brand admits that full electrification isn’t quite ready for primetime.

Motor1 · Apr 27

Alfa Romeo Abandons Plans to Make Bigger Cars

Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are…

Motor1 · Oct 22, 2025

Alfa Romeo's Boss Is Optimistic: 'We Can Invent Everything We Want'

14. That’s how many brands are under the Stellantis corporate umbrella. Some are performing better than others. Alfa Romeo is somewhere in between. While it’s nowhere near the level of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, or Audi, sales are flourishing. In the first half of 2025, global deliveries rose by 20 percent. Junior,…

Motor1 · Aug 6, 2025

The Next Alfa Romeo Giulia Won't Be a Sedan

The Alfa Romeo Giulia turns 10 this year, making it one of the oldest sedans still on sale. Unfortunately, Italy's sporty three-box family car isn't long for this world, and with its impending demise, the traditional body style will die with it. When it arrives in 2026, the second-generation Giulia…

Motor1 · Jan 29, 2025

Fixing Maserati's Terrible Sales Won't Be Easy, Says New CEO

It's no secret that 2024 was a rough year for Stellantis. It was so rough that Carlos Tavares ultimately resigned his CEO position amid all kinds of alleged finger-pointing between him and the entire Stellantis board. In the US, much has been said about sales declines at Jeep, Ram, and…

Motor1 · Jan 14, 2025

Maserati Is in the Red

According to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, the company is bleeding money—but not because of the cars.

Motor1 · Oct 15, 2024