Despite fluctuating sales the motoring industry has never offered more diversity and consumers are absolutely spoilt rotten for choice when it comes to selecting their next set of wheels. We at NamWheels have compiled a wee list of cars which we believe to be hidden gems.
Alfa Romeo
Launched: Alfa-Romeo Giulietta
The tragic hero
“I hope this car doesn’t end up being a tragic hero” mumbles my co-driver on the recent launch of the new Alfa-Romeo Giulietta. “You know mos, a fantastic car that everyone ignores” he concludes while we negotiate hundreds of kilometers on scenic Boland back roads.
Tested: 2010 Alfa-Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde
The hyperactive character
MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde sounds like an item off a posh Italian restaurant menu. In true Mediterranean fashion, the top-of-the-line MiTo turned out to be just as palatable though. Allow me to quickly unravel the various components of its name for you.
Geskiedenis: Alfa Romeo word honderd
Alfa Romeo word honderd; baie geluk Fiat!
Die befaamde Italiaanse vervaardiger, Alfa Romeo, het so pas hulle honderdjarige bestaan gevier. Nie net in sy geboortestad en land nie maar ook hier in die Kaap. En die regte plek in die Kaap is natuurlik die Franschhoek Motormuseum wat deur die Rupert familie met hul sin vir geskiedenis en tradisie ‘n paar jaar terug op die been gebring het. Dit was dan ook hier waar die lede van die Kaapse Alfa Romeo Klub op 27 Junie hulle skitterblink vuurwaens kon vertoon.
Padtoets: Alfa Romeo MiTo
Die pragtige nefie
Let op en maak nota’s, daar is ‘n nuwe speelding vir mense wat graag die gesigboekie (“facebook”) op hul aanraak-skerm selfone besoek. Die pragtige en moderne wêreld van klein spogmotors het die nuwe-ou Kewer, Mini, en Fiat 500 met oop arms verwelkom; en nou vra die Alfa-Romeo Mito om hulle nuutste maatjie te wees.
Tested: Alfa-Romeo MiTo
The cute cousin
Pay attention and take notes, there is a new toy for people who frequent facebook on their touchy-screen cellphones. The pretty world of trendy small cars welcomes the new-old Beetle, Mini, and Fiat 500 with open arms; and now the Alfa-Romeo Mito is sending them a friend request.