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  Mi.To Stars on Alfa Stand in Bologna
5 December 2008 - Alfa Romeo has lined up the Alfa MiTo on its stand in Bologna as the new coupé makes its Italian motor show debut, also while confirming that the new C-segment Alfa 149 model is firmly on track for a debut next autumn despite the current severe economic crisis that has seen a rapid falling off in demand for new cars.
 
     
  New Fiat Group Models in Dynamic Action at Bologna Motor Show
7 December 2008 - Two exciting new Fiat Group models, the road production Alfa MiTo and the race-bred 500 Abarth Assetto Corse, have captured much attention as the dynamic action in the Arena at the 33rd Bologna Motor Show gets underway.
 
     
  Alfa Romeo Honours R.I.A.R. with Special Mi.To
14 January 2009 - Alfa Romeo is honouring the 46-year history and brand loyalty of Registro Italiano Alfa Romeo (R.I.A.R.) by presenting the MiTo RIAR, a concept Alfa Romeo embraced thanks to Andrea Vecchi, a member of both Alfa Romeo marketing and the association. This new car will produced in a limited and exclusive special edition (only 46 numbered pieces, individually manufactured and fitted) reserved for the first 46 RIAR members who will succeed in securing one for themselves.
 
     
  Alfa Mi.To is Awarded 5 Stars in Euro NCAP Crash Tests
26 November 2008 - The Alfa Romeo MiTo has been awarded a prestigious five-star Euro NCAP rating, setting it at the top of its segment in the field of safety. The ‘sportiest ever compact car' notched up a score of 36 out of 37 in the Euro NCAP adult ratings and a judgement of “Good” (the only car in its segment to obtain 3.35 points of out a maximum of 4) in the new tests that Euro NCAP has introduced to assess the ability of the front seats to prevent whiplash.
 
     
  Alfa 8C Competizione wins a top Design Award
October 2008 - Alfa Romeo’s awesome Alfa 8C Competizione supercar has scooped the award for Best Design of the Year in Auto Express 2008 New Car Honours. The announcement came after more than 4,000 Auto Express readers voted in the category, putting the Italian 4.7 V8 head and shoulders above its rivals, and the Auto Express judging panel agreed with their verdict.
 
     
  Alfa Mi.To Makes Final Car of The Year Shortlist
02 October 2008 - Alfa Romeo will again be gunning for European Car of the Year glory with the Mi.To, which ranks among the seven finalists announced today. For Alfa Romeo, a two-time winner of this prestigious award, the process to make it this far has already been rigorous. A total of 37 cars were eligible for the 2009 Car of the Year, of which 30 have dropped by the wayside, including fancied candidates such as the new Audi A4, Jaguar XF and Mazda 6.
 
     
  First Drive - Alfa Mi.To 1.4 Turbo (155 bhp)
26 June 2008 - The Alfa MiTo has been launched this week and is now heading to the Italian showrooms; taking Alfa Romeo straight back to its past MiTo is a fun, sporty, agile and very stylish hatchback that is set to be the next step in the brand's revival. A lot of work has gone into the MiTo project and a lot rides on it being a hit with consumers across Europe.
 
     
  Alfa Romeo's New Star is Outlined in Milan
Milan 24 June 2008 - Last night Alfa Romeo introduced the new MiTo to the world's media during an impressive press conference held in the stunning grounds of the Castello Sforzesco, Milan's famous centrepiece historic symbol. In a specially constructed glazed structure sandwiched within the towering ancient walls, Alfa Romeo CEO Luca De Meo and the management team that headed the project outlined the new sports coupe and its virtues.
 
     
  New Model: Alfa Romeo Mi.To
With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo wishes to offer a new generation of ‘Alfisti’ THE SPORTIEST MINI. An up-to-date and innovative car, a name redolent of history. The name Mi.To has great evocative resonance for Alfa Romeo for it was chosen to mark the deep-seated link between the past and future of the brand: between Milan, the city of design that brought to the car’s style into being, and Turin, which will be responsible for its industrial production A decision that highlights the brand’s strong desire to consolidate its Milanese roots.
 
     
  Alfa Romeo Mi.To according to the principles of the Autonomy programme
Turin, 19th June 2008 - The Alfa Romeo MiTo can be outfitted with special devices in accordance with the principles of the Autonomy programme. Fiat launched this initiative in 1995 with the aim of constructing individual and collective means of transport and services for those with reduced motor capacity, keeping pace with new product developments, and encouraging the differently able to join the world of motoring.
 
     
  www.alfamitoblog.com: discovering Alfa Mi.To
Turin, 9 April 2008 - Alfa Romeo is continuing its strategy of involvement on the Internet by creating an original blog dedicated to the Alfa Mi.To, the "most compact sports car of all time". Available in 5 languages at http://www.alfamitoblog.com/, the "online diary" will accompany the debut of the new model through the stories and videos of those who invented, designed, manufactured and tested it.
 
     
  Alfa Mi.To: World Premiere
Turin, 14 March 2008 - With the Mi.To, Alfa Romeo wishes to offer a new generation of Alfa aficionados the most compact sports car ever.
 
 
 
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  Alfa Romeo and Ducati Corse once more together on European Circuits
Turin, 15 January 2009 - At the event “Wrooom 2009 - Formula 1 & MotoGP Press Ski Meeting”, which will be run in Madonna di Campiglio (Trento) on January 12-18, Alfa Romeo confirms the partnership between the Brand and Ducati Course. 		 
     
  Alfa Romeo Owners in Malaysia End the Year with Grand Tour
29 Decemeber 2009 - The Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club of Malaysia recently marked the end of their events calendar for 2008 with their flagship event, the 11th AROC MY Grand Tour 2008, the 620 km long Targa Nord. 		 
     
  Statement from the Chief Executive of Fiat, Sergio Marchionne
Turin, 14 January 2009 - The reorganisation announced today represents an important step for Fiat Group Automobiles which will equip it to face future market challenges in the most efficient and immediate manner. 		 
     
  Sergio Cravero appointed to head Alfa Romeo
Turin, 14 January 2009 - Sergio Cravero has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Alfa Romeo Automobiles, where he served as head of marketing prior to today’s appointment. Mr. Cravero, 48, was born in Turin and holds a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Fiat Group Automobiles in 1986 and has held various positions of growing responsibility in the technical, commercial and marketing areas. 		 
     
  Luca De Meo Departs the Fiat Group
12 January 2009 - Alfa Romeo and Abarth CEO, and Fiat Group marketing chief, Luca De Meo, one of the Italian carmaker's high flying star executives, and often regarded as the strongest contender as a future CEO of Fiat Group Automobiles, has resigned all his positions today. The news came this afternoon from Automotive News Europe which cited sources close to the situation. 		 
     
  AutoDelta Showcases its High Performance Models at Pistonheads Show
15 January 2009 - Alfa Romeo honour at the PistonHeads Performance Car Show last weekend was capably upheld by leading tuner Autodelta which brought two very contrasting examples of its high performance sports cars to the glamorous event. Always designed to be the ultimate pleasurable driving machines, Autodelta however make quite sure they infuse plenty of day-to-day practicality into their testosterone-fuelled monsters, particularly important as most of their customers use their cars to drive to work! 		 
     
  Model Year Alfa 159 Arrives in Australia
15 January 2009 - The 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has arrived in Australian showrooms with a wealth of improvements that enhance refinement, comfort and convenience, along with a new engine for the best selling version, the 2.4 JTD Turbo Diesel, but despite the improvements Alfa Romeo is maintaining inclusive driveaway pricing that means savings of up to A$7500. 		 
     
  The first Alfa 8C Competizione arrives in the States
Turin, 26 November 2008 - The first Alfa 8C Competizione destined for the US market has arrived in Connecticut (USA). The handover ceremony took place at “Miller Motorcars” where the owner picked up the glamorous car: his name is James Glickenhaus and he is one of the greatest car collectors in the world. 		 
     
  Fiat Group Automobiles star of "ECOMONDO" International Fair
Turin, 6 November 2008 - The 12th ECOMONDO, an international fair on material recycling, energy recovery and sustainable development, is to be held in Rimini on 5-8 November. Hosted by Rimini Fiera, the show will be presenting the widest range of technological opportunities, systems and equipment, and services for resolving complex and specific environmental problems. In addition to the exhibition area, ECOMONDO will be offering a full calendar of conventions, meetings and discussion tables dedicated to these subjects. 		 
     
  Alfa Romeo at the 2008 Bologna Motor Show
Essential style capable of conveying strong emotions, engineering that is always at the cutting edge – plus superlative road holding and driving satisfaction: these are the qualities that have always set Alfa Romeo apart in the world motoring scenario. The same values lie behind the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, a veritable piece of poetry in motion that is remarkable for the sculpted and finely modelled surfaces that provide ideal attire for the engineering and mechanical excellence of this extraordinary car. The Alfa 8C Competizione is also the technical and stylistic template that will be used to create all the Alfa Romeo cars of the future, beginning with the Alfa Romeo MiTo, ‘the sportiest mini’ that packs sensual style, agility and technical excellence made for driving satisfaction into a length of just 4 metres. 		 
     
  Alfa Romeo to take part in the 40th edition of Barcolana
Turin, 8 October 2008For the third consecutive year, Alfa Romeo Automobiles is about to take part in Barcolana 2008 as Main Sponsor. Together with the 8C Competizione, the indisputable star of this show, held in Trieste, is the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which is not only the official car of the 40th edition of Barcolana but also the partner and special guest of the Barcolana Festival - planned from 9 to 11 October – that about to rock the Piazza dell’Unità in Trieste with music and live concerts. 		 
     
  Alfa Romeo at the Intersection of Car Couture
18 December 2008 - Australia's best-dressed models will be unveiled in Sydney today when INTERSECTION magazine presents an innovative collection of unique car covers at an exclusive launch at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in The Rocks.
 
     
  Alfa 159 Makes Action Packed Screen Appearance In New James Bond Movie
13 November 2008 - The Alfa Romeo 159 has just hit the big screen in the latest instalment of the popular James Bond movie franchise, Quantum of Solace; the Italian sports saloon is seen chasing the English secret agent's Aston Martin in the film's action-packed opening sequence shot in Italy. The James Bond movies have a history of product placement, and the Alfa 159 receives excellent publicity in its scene as it comfortably keeps pace with the hero's Aston Martin.
 
     
  Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance: 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta named "Best of Show"
An exclusive 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta has won the Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, California. Powered by the famous Alfa Romeo straight-8 designed by Vittorio Jano, the car was purchased four years ago by Jon Shirley, one of the founders of Microsoft who resides in Medina (Washington).
 
     
  Alfa Romeo Take Part in the Barcelona 2008
09 October 2008 - For the third consecutive year, Alfa Romeo Automobiles is about to take part in Barcolana 2008 as Main Sponsor. Together with the 8C Competizione, the indisputable star of this show, held in Trieste, is the Alfa Romeo Mi.To, which is not only the official car of the 40th edition of Barcolana but also the partner and special guest of the Barcolana Festival - planned from 9 to 11 October - that about to rock the Piazza dell'Unità in Trieste with music and live concerts.
 
     
  Alfa Romeo at the 2008 Paris International Motor Show
Essential style capable of conveying strong emotions, engineering that is always at the cutting edge - plus superlative road holding and driving satisfaction: these are the qualities that have always set Alfa Romeo apart in the world motoring scenario.