More Lancia than Chrysler, here are the first pics of the Chrysler Delta model seen at the Detroit show. We don’t have any official details of the Chrysler Delta as yet, although it looks very similar to the Lancia Delta with a chunkier rear and a changed front grille and bonnet. We’ll have more details to follow, but you can compare the Chrysler Delta to our gallery of the Lancia Delta after the jump. What do you think?

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The first Lancia-Chrysler model to be produced will be revealed at the Detroit auto show as an example of the first combined Fiat Chrysler style. The model will be presented under the Chrysler badge, and it’s possible we’re looking at a Delta-based design.

It seems that the Lancia brand was the obvious choice for Chrysler models integrated with Fiat, although this new model will be a concept only, not a production model as the Delta has obviously not been developed to comply with the US car market. We’re curious to see what they produce though, and won’t write off a Chrysler-Lancia model until we see one.

Source | Autoblog.it

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Some car trivia for the weekend was required as we get down to the business of Christmas cheer, and in this gallery we take a look at all the Car of the Year models from 1964 to today. This year, the humble Volkswagen Polo took out the title, marking the 47th since the award was incepted. The Car of the Year award is judged by seven European car magazine titles: Autocar in the UK, Stern in Germany, Vi Bilägare in Sweden, Autovisie in the Netherlands, L’Automobile Magazine in France, Auto in Italy, and Autopista in Spain.

The first Car of the Year back in 1964 was the Rover 2000, and things have come a long way since then. The Car of the Year must be a new vehicle that is available to at least five European markets in the year in question. Criteria such as design, comfort, performance, safety, practicality, ecology and economy, price and overall driveability are considered.

Perhaps surprisingly, the brand that has received the most awards in the history of the Car of the Year is Fiat, with a total of nine models, and that’s not including other Fiat Group brands such as Alfa Romeo or Lancia. Following Fiat, the company with the most success has been Renault, winning six times. The Volkswagen Polo for 2010 marks only the second time that Volkswagen has won the prize. After the jump is the full list of Car of the Year models from 1964 to 2010.

Car of the Year 1964 to 2010

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The new Alfa Giulietta has been released and first impressions from the world’s press are starting to come through. We’ve gathered some of those impressions in one place so we can check out just what the Giulietta promises and whether it might deliver.

As is the fate of many an Alfa Romeo, the focus is on style - how good does it look? I don’t know whether that means there’s nothing special to bother about under the bonnet, or whether the presence of the best Fiat technology is taken for granted. To be fair, the new Giulietta will get Fiat’s Multiair engines, Alfa DNA and dual-clutch transmission so it’s no slack on the technology front. And it will have between 120 and 170 hp, before the Quadrifoglio Verde version turns up with 230 hp.

So far, the new Giulietta is a very nice looking car. Yesterday I said I appreciated the sloping, elegant rear and overall there is plenty of classic Alfa sports style. It’s managed to keep its Alfa Romeo class without falling into mediocrity or appearing like just another, bigger 147. Given the brand image and style of Alfa, I also think it stands apart from other offerings in the Fiat Group range.

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The first step in the Lancia end of the Fiat-Chrysler bargain could be a re-badging operation for the Lancia Delta, to position it below the Sebring, without having to develop a totally new model. An American version of the Delta could therefore appear, with a Chrysler badge, which would be the best option for a Chrysler relaunch.

The Lancia Delta could meet the taste of the US motoring public, both in terms of luxury style and size. At 450 centimetres long, it is a direct competitor to the Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 Sportback. The refined interior would confirm the premium brand status that Chrysler is hoping to achieve. This is supported by a spot-on engine range, including the 1.8Di turbo with 200 hp, and the 1.9-litre Multijet twin-turbo with 190 hp.

The Lancia Delta is the also the first totally new vehicle that debuted under the leadership of Olivier Francois, recently nominated as Chrysler brand manager. The possibility of Delta becoming the first Chrysler model under new Fiat management would seem the most likely option.

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The Lancia Delta Executive pricing in its home market of Italy is being released as 33,100 euros. The new variant is the most exclusive offering of the hatchback, and offers black lacquer features in the interior and Frau leather seats.

The exterior has a distinctive twin-colour look with bronze bodywork and black roof (sun roof is available as an option). Bronzed wheels measure 17-inches. The Delta Executive is available with a 2.0-litre Multijet engine at 165 hp (33,100 euros), a 1.9-litre Multijet Twin turbo at 190 and a 1.8 DI Turbo-jet at 200 hp (both at 34,300 euros).

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Lancia has released these new pics of its Delta 1.8 litre Di Turbojet at 200 hp. It is the top-of-the-range Delta version, originally presented at the Geneva show and publicised in the film Angels and Demons. It is equipped with the same engine as the Alfa Romeo 159 Tbi and capable of sports performance.

It is the only Lancia Delta equipped with the new Sportronic six speed transmission with steering wheel controls. Its top speed is 230 km/hr, taking 7.4 seconds to reach 100 km/hr, and having an average fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km. CO2 emissions measure about 185 g/km, and so it complies with Euro 5 norms.

The Delta Turbojet will also be available in Executive version, with special internal features in a version chosen to be the official vehicle for the next G8 meeting in Italy.

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This image comes from the Netherlands and is of a new Lancia Delta in Martini Racing colours, the same livery as the celebrated ancestor, which dominated WRC rally championships from 1987 to 1992. This is a real photo and not a reconstruction, and we like the final result.

The rear wing is missing, but the alloy wheels are fully present, making us nostalgic for the time when the Delta name sparkled on the list of Lancia’s offering. The six world championships made Italians proud of their brand, and this image re-lives a dream.

Source | Autoblog.nl

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A new project called Lancia Delta Yacht Design Concept has been created after a round table discussion at the Lancia Style Centre in Turin. The initiative reached by Lancia and Yacht Design (an industry magazine) has the aim of arriving at five design projects involving the Delta, by the end of September.

The work will be a mix of nautical inspiration, from motor yachts to sailing, with the aim of transferring yachting ideas and know-how, to the Lancia Delta. The project is to take in both the exterior and interior, drivers’ seat and dashboard.

So far, it seems to be a work in progress as no news is available as to whether the project will remain as style proposition, or whether any features will actually enter what we presume would be a limited production.

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The new Delta 1.8 litre DI Turbojet with its 200hp has had all the attention at the Geneva Lancia stand, stealing the show from its sister vehicles. Other news is limited, apart from the new EcoChic LPG range soon to be seen on the Ypsilon and Musa.

The Delta’s new engine can be found on the Executive and Hardblack versions, although the latter will not go into production, having been developed in partnership with the new ‘Angels and Demons’ film (in which the Musa and Ypsilon will also appear). The 1.8 litre turbocompressor has 320Nm and produces a top speed of 230 km/hr, reaching 100 km/hr in 7.4 seconds. It has a six speed manual transmission with steering wheel paddles.

The Ypsilon Versus, on the other hand, has been developed in collaboration with Versace and will be produced in a limited series of 1000 units, with 1.2 and 1.4 litre petrol engines. An extra motor option available is the 1.3 litre Multijet at 75 or 90hp. The EcoChic versions will have an LPG, 1.4 litre motor with 77hp, which is expected to be successful in a market looking for alternative fuels and ecologically-friendly vehicles.

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Lancia will be present at the Geneva motor show with some novelties dedicated to its Delta, Musa and Ypsilon models. The luxury fashion stand will debut the Delta with a new 1.8 DI Turbojet petrol engine at 200hp, with 320Nm and six speed automatic transmission. It is capable of reaching 230 km/hr, hitting 100 km/hr in 7.4 seconds.

Another impressive feature of this new engine, is its consumption at 7.8 litres per 100km, and 185 g/km of CO2 emissions. Consumption drops to 5.9 l/100km when outside of city streets, and on highway driving. The transmission features steering wheel paddles with winter and sport functions.

The special edition Delta Executive will be on display with bronze and black paint work, diamond-featured alloy wheels, beige leather interiors, electronic suspension and magic parking system. It also has many acronyms to boot, including the LTF (Linearization Torque Feedback), the TTC (Torque Transfer Control) and the DST (Drive Steering Torque).

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The Italian market had the luck of an “open door” event from dealerships for the public to have a look at the new Lancia Delta 1.9 TwinTurbo Multijet model with 190hp.

The model is available in two versions: Oro and Platino, costing 29,100 euros and 30,700 euros respectively. The Delta TwinTurbo has a maximum power of 190hp, with torque of 400Nm at 2000 rpm. With these numbers the performance is impressive with 222 km/hr of maximum speed and 7.9 seconds to reach 100 km/hr.

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