As the car world waits for the plan of the Fiat-Chrysler deal to be revealed, it looks as though a new Chrysler logo could be revealed. You might wonder why, if the brand is going to disappear from Europe, but it could be a show of faith from Fiat that Chrysler will get a revival in its own market of North America.

The new logo is quite sexy, definitely modern and hopefully marks the dawn of a new era for America’s beloved Chrysler. So far the Fiat-Chrysler plans have been sketchy and mostly include the arrival of the Fiat 500 or Abarth 500 on the US market, the appearance of the Alfa Giulia in the US, but perhaps not the Milano or MiTo, and the retaining of the Jeep brand on the European market. It looks as though Dodge will go niche, including an electric car in its line-up, and that we will see Lancia-badged Chryslers, particularly the new 300c already spied, in Europe. All will soon be revealed. Stay tuned.

Source | Autoblog

Continue reading: New Chrysler logo: Fiat to save Chrysler or not?

With talk of Fiat-Chrysler plans and the return of Alfa Romeo to the US with the new models Alfa MiTo, Alfa Milano and Alfa Giulia, here’s another rendering to keep our interest going. This design of a hypothetical Alfa Giulia shows a sporty, agressive front, while keeping the smooth lines of the sedan intact.

The Fiat group will first make its appearance on US shores with the Fiat 500, and it is expected to be every bit as successful as in Europe, having become an icon of Italian style. It will appear in 2011 and will be followed by the Alfa models later, with the Milano debuting next year in Europe, and the Giulia not until 2012.

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Continue reading: Alfa Romeo Giulia rendering

We had reported that the Alfa Giulia was to appear in 2012, and now it looks positively destined for the US market. While the Fiat 500 is getting a Chrysler distribution and should be the flag bearer of Italian trendy style in that market, it seems the larger models from the Fiat portfolio are the ones considered for an American debut.

According to reports, the successful Alfa MiTo and yet-to-be-released Milano will not be going to the US due to their smaller size. It seems the MiTo and Milano will appear on the European market only at this stage. The MiTo has already been enjoying solid sales since its debut, though the fortunes of the Milano and Giulia are still unknown.

Source | Motorionline

Continue reading: Alfa Giulia in US in 2012, no MiTo or Milano for America

Alfa Romeo will officially present its new 149, the Alfa Milano at the Geneva show next year, while the market will have to wait until 2012 for the 159 substitute, the Alfa Giulia. The news comes in a La Stampa interview with Alfa managing director Sergio Cravero.

The MiTo seems to be gaining the sales success hoped for, despite reports of a production line MiTo closure and the redundancy of 700 workers. Alfa Romeo is not revealing its plans for its US re-launch, saying that the Multiair technology will be at the heart of the Fiat-Chrysler deal, but without yet stipulating which Alfa models will embark for the US.

Source | La Stampa

Continue reading: Alfa 159 Giulia substitute not till 2012

Alfa Romeo has revealed it will be unlikely to export the MiTo to the USA, concentrating on larger models for the US market. According to CEO Sergio Cravero the MiTo might prove too small for Americans, despite its pure sex appeal.

“A preliminary product assessment for a sporty three-door small hatchback showed potential volumes in the U.S. right now are roughly 20,000 units a year,” Cravero said. “That is not enough to make it a viable business case.”

The MiTo was originally on the list of Fiat models that would be taken to the US under the Fiat Chrysler deal. From Alfa Romeo, other models for the US market included the Alfa Milano, but with no word on whether the Giulia will get an American debut, we’re wondering if the Milano will be the sole flag-bearer.

Source | Automotive News via Autoblog

Continue reading: No Alfa MiTo for the US

These renders from Motor Trend show one interpretation of the future Alfa Giulia, to appear on the European market in 2011. Some collaboration with Chrysler may occur on the new model, but for the moment we’ll have to withstand the mystery, with no news regarding the platform, engine options and transmission currently available.

The fascination of Alfa style and the new models headed for the US are stirring up significant interest in that market, paving the way for a possible appearance of the Giulia. At this stage the Alfa Romeo models planned for the US through the Fiat-Chrysler deal are the MiTo and the Milano.

Source | Motortrend via Autoblog.it

Continue reading: Alfa Romeo Giulia render

Autocar is reporting on both the Alfa Romeo Milano and the Alfa Giulia models, which are set to replace the Alfa 147 and the Alfa 159 respectively. As initially suspected, both the new Alfa models will use the C-Evo platform currently employed on the Fiat Bravo.

The C-Evo (or C-Evoluzione) platform basically improves chassis and suspension performance, with a longer wheel base (hence the larger dimension of the Alfa Milano compared to the 147) and improved suspension. The platform has been designed to be flexible enough to adapt to different car designs and makes, meaning that re-engineering is reduced to a minimum.

Entry level Giulia models will have front wheel, with Q4 all-wheel drive being an option. Further options include the new DNA system included on the MiTo, and Active Roll Control. The Alfa Giulia should also be lighter than the 159.

Continue reading: Full details on new Alfa Romeo Milano and the Alfa Giulia