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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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