Like it or not, our automotive world has moved in a distinct direction. Once everyone in Namibia (actually, southern Africa) had figured out how practical a modern SUV can be, there was no stopping its proliferation. Although the performance-SUV is nothing new, I recently tested this exciting newcomer from Alfa…
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Launched: Alfa Romeo Giulia
Bellissima! We drive Alfa’s gorgeous new Giulia.
South Africans and Namibians have both had a long-lasting love affair with Alfa Romeo’s delectable Giulia. The passionate relationship (for Alfisti, at least) started 55 years ago when the original Giulia, the Tipo 105 Berlina, and its subsequent sub-types became the first Alfa model range to be built in South Africa in substantial numbers.
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.