Mazda and Alfa Romeo have confirmed they are working on a joint-project to be formed around the next-gen MX-5. Now it’s been reported the Italian version might not wear an Alfa badge after all and could instead don an Abarth or Fiat moniker. Image: speculative rendering only, by X-Tomi Design […]
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Audi in talks with Fiat, interested in buying Alfa Romeo – rumour
Rumour has it Audi is in negotiations with Fiat (parent company) over a possible purchase of Alfa Romeo. Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has previously said he is not interested in selling, however, that feeling has apparently changed. According to various international reports, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler has been in talks […]
Mazda-Alfa Romeo MX-5 convertible sports car confirmed
It was previously speculated as a bit of a rumour but now there’s official confirmation Alfa Romeo will borrow the next generation Mazda MX-5 platform for a new two-seat sports car. (Image: rendered speculation only) Mazda Motor Corporation and Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. – Alfa Romeo’s parent company – made […]
Fiat not buying share in Mazda, will increase Chrysler stake
With Fiat set to borrow the next-generation Mazda MX-5 platform for an upcoming Alfa Romeo model, rumours of Fiat buying stakes in Mazda started to spread. Fiat chairman John Elkann has now said that there are no such plans. Mazda announced the new roadster sharing partnership plan last week, which […]
New Alfa Romeo roadster to be underpinned by Mazda platform
Fiat and Mazda have announced memorandum of understanding deal which will see Fiat company Alfa Romeo borrow the upcoming Mazda MX-5 platform for a new Alfa roadster. (Pininfarina concept shown) Mazda and Alfa Romeo produce very different vehicles, and under the partnership, the new rear-wheel drive roadsters will also be […]