I HAVE two new friends. Two Italian friends. Their names are Francesco and Pasquale and they are very nice lads indeed. 

The Veloce version of the exciting new Alfa Romeo Giulia is now available to order in the Republic of Ireland, priced from €53,895 excluding works. Alfa says this new model balances the dynamics and comfort of the Giulia range to offer affordable performance and luxury.

The Stelvio, which shares many components with the Giulia, is Alfa Romeo’s first venture into the SUV market. Jon Reay finds out what it’s like.

Alfa Romeo will launch performance hybrid models across its range - but only when battery technology gets lighter and cheaper.

THE Alfa Romeo Giulietta is one of the prettiest hatchbacks on the road today, but is it any good? We put it to the test to find out.

It is probably the single most important car in the history of the storied Italian marque and without doubt the gorgeous new Alfa Romeo Giulia will play a significant part in defining the brand as it faces an uncertain future.

WOULD you like to own a ‘supercar’ for just €70,000? I’ve got just the thing for you: the Alfa Romeo 4C. Pound for pound, it will deliver the shattering performance and uncontrollable testosterone that a supercar should.

ANYONE who has any hint of petrol flowing through their veins will have a soft spot for the Alfa Romeo brand.

FEW cars stir the blood of your average petrolhead than those from Alfa Romeo and that is most certainly the case when it comes to the company’s latest piece of design genius — the Alfa 4C.