Alfa Romeo is to be sold as re-branded Dodge models in Europe
Alfa Romeo’s plans in the United States were revealed last week as well the growing support over the new design proposed by the car company. Today, however, we received news about several cars taking the other route pass the Atlantic towards Europe. Over there, the Alfa Romeo is going to sell re-branded Dodge models.
Fiat and Chrysler have also gone a switch in branding; however the re-branding of Dodge could possibly be the most crucial for the United States. If re-vamped Dodge vehicles can meet the needs of Alfa Romeo, then this move could help save U.S. production and boost supply.
According to a report published in Auto Car, Marchioone gives much importance to the merge of both Dodge and Alfa Romeo brands. Dodge is the ultimate muscle car of the United States while Alfa Romeo its European counterpart.
Tags: Alfa Romeo, Corporate, Dodge
Alfa Romeo adds MultiAir system to Mito Hatch, increases Fuel Efficiency
Fiat is well-know for being on the forefront of developing diesel technologies but it still wants to conquer new grounds by adding fuel saving technology to petrol engines. Fiat will use the MultiAir system in the Mito Hatch from Alfa Romeo which is soon to debut in Europe.
MultiAir power plants is said to generate 10% more power and 15% more torque. Aside from these, car owners can also save about 10% more fuel and lower significantly their emissions.
The Mito 1.4L hatch will be the guinea pig for the MultiAir technology. This variant is will be released with engine options of 170hp, 135hp, or 105hp.
The MultiAir system relies on the breakthrough design of the electro-hydraulic valve which makes saving more fuel and decreasing emission possible. The combustion of the petrol engine and its ability to conserve fuel is dependent on the quality of the air charges in the cylinders.
Tags: Alfa Romeo, Alfa Romeo Mi.To, Fiat, Fuel Efficiency
