Posts from ‘Alfa Romeo’

Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join the editors of Consumer Guide Automotive as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast.

1987 Buick LeSabre
Question: Is a Buick LeSabre a luxury car? What about a LeSabre Coupe, which seems a little more indulgent than the sedan? For this collection of luxury vehicle ads, we’ve dipped a little low on the price scale by including Mercurys and Oldsmobiles, as well as the aforementioned Buick. Even if they’re not true luxury rides, it’s easy enough to argue that these particular cars are at least a cut above the mainstream fray.

1985 Buick Electra
Which of the following events was more jarring? The addition of Elmo to the cast of Sesame Street, or the introduction of a front-wheel-drive Buick Electra? Both events, coincidentally, took place in 1985, and both events were met with a certain amount of grumbling.

2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
Some may not know that Alfa Romeo and Maserati — both upscale Italian brands — are part of FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles), and thus “corporate cousins” to Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. But that’s about where the similarities end.

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti in Rosso (Red) Competizione paint (a $2200 option)
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti RWD
Class: Premium Compact Car
Miles driven: 262
Fuel used: 11.4 gallons
Test Drive: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio

2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD in Montecarlo Blue Metallic (a $600 option)
2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio AWD
Class: Premium Compact Crossover
Miles driven: 259
Fuel used: 13.0 gallons

2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio in Trofeo White (a $2200 option)
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio RWD
Class: Premium Compact Car
Miles driven: 267
Fuel used: 14.2 gallons
Photo Gallery: 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C

2017 Alfa Romeo 4C
For better and for worse, the Alfa Romeo 4C is an unforgettable car. No regular 2017 production vehicle offers a purer, more immersive driving experience—or demands as much tolerance from its occupants for high NVH levels and other comfort shortcomings. You can check out our recent road-test experiences with the 2017 Alfa Romeo 4C here and here, but we thought that the outrageous bodywork, the unusual ergonomics, and the many interesting details of our latest 4C tester deserved a closer look. Check out our pics and video below.