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Maserati will launch first the E-seg SUV, and then the berlina. Which might not be a berlina after all https://it.motor1.com/news/810642/alfa-romeo-intervista-ficili-cuorerosso-futuro/

The Wagoneer S is dead. Entirely, not just in Europe.

Only the money. The concept certifies that they'd love to do it. But Stellantis (and Alfa Romeo) is in a very difficult situation. Ficili also says it, that they have to be cautious, in this interesting interview: https://it.motor1.com/news/810642/alfa-romeo-intervista-ficili-cuorerosso-futuro/ in which he also confirms that unfortunately the Giulietta will be a crossover

Jeep showed a teaser of the New Renegade which could be made in Italy! The Avenger succesor, which will come after 2030, could be inspired by the legendary Willys

Exactly. Another factor that will play a role of course is whether Filosa's strategy (regarding Stellantis in general and Alfa in particular) will start paying off in the next 18-24 months. Secondo me, Ficili is not pouring cold water, he is just stating the obvious. Given that the Tonalona is coming in 12 months, and the Giulietta will follow, we cant expect a new Giulia in the next 36 months, minimum. Also, the fact that the Tonale, Giulia and Stelvio will be axed in late 2027, means that Alfa has to take a hiatus from the US.

The idea exists. First of all, it is known for quite some time (see the thread "Alfa Romeo Giulia III 2028"). Second, Alfa Romeo wouldnt give so many technical details of a concept for no reason. But of course, an idea does not equal a reality - history has shown us that an idea might become a reality (see VW Nardo), but it also might not (see DS SM Tribute).

If it could evolve into a coupe/berlina with rear doors, it would make sense

The new e-208 will have a bigger wheelbase

The Giorgio platform definitely has a future, at least for Maserati: the big restylings of the Grecale and GT/GC are coming, along with the full-hybrid Nettuno, and the full-hybrid 2.0-liter engine

They could recycle parts of previous cancelled projects, certainly (there are so many of them 😂). Given that the Maserati Quattroporte which was cancelled by Tavares (M183/M9S) was planned to be based on the Granturismo platform (Giorgio Sport), and be smaller than the last Quattroporte, I wonder if part of that project could be recycled to an Alfa Romeo project.

They still haven't unveiled the Jeep concept, the second Citroen concept, and the second FIAT concept

Peugeot is looking whether it could be brought in production https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/peugeot-rcz-returns-sleek-four-seat-gt-production-plans

Looks like it is not! https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ds-return-hatchback-roots-next-generation-no3

you ok bro? 😂 ps seriously, I loved it

It is possible that the next-gen Audi A8 will be produced in Leipzig, in the same factory with the next-gen Panamera. According to this article, none of them should be expected before 2030. https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/ane-audi-a8-built-leipzig-porsche-plant-1009/

What else could the phrase "3 is the magic number" imply? I believe that the plan that leaked ( the one they showed to the dealers) is incomplete. After all, there was a reference to the Alfa Romeo Segmento D model, although it's still "in studio"

I don't know. It's a bit like beauty or attraction; you can define what is a good design and what is not (I guess) but still some people find the Cybertruck attractive. By the way I like the Type 01 - it's super low, super sporty, it is really different from anything else, which I think is important in today's era of chinese homogenisation. I like the interior very much as well, because it has screens, but they're not as dominant as in a Cayenne Electric for example

The launch edition costs 116k €. The versions that will follow will be even cheaper. It is not crazy expensive, given its size and luxury. In my opinion, hats off to Jaguar. They dared to create something innovative. Even if it fails and kills the brand, at least it'll have gone with a bang. Not with a JAC-collaboration "thing"

Audi is selling the Nuvolari (which is literally a "masked" Temerario), and it was making the R8 (a "masked" Gallardo/Huracan) for many years. Alfa Romeo needs a halo car. I dont know what form it should have, but you need something more "integrated" to your lineup than the Bottega. You need something like a new 8C or a new Giulia Q. You cant be Alfa Romeo, and have a C-SUV as your flagship. And at the same time of course you need hatches, SUVs, C-Cross etc to make money

In one week, the syndicates will meet with Stellantis to discuss the future of Cassino, in Rome. I remind you that on October 20, Stellantis will unveil to the governor of Lazio the future production plan of Cassino, along with the future Maserati products (in render form, I guess). https://www.alessioporcu.it/economia/stellantis-riparte-cassino-no-il-paradosso-che-lascia-indietro-il-lazio/

It's not "between the lines" he clearly said it in an interview. It could go into production. He just cant give himself alone the green light, and there is not enough budget

The all-new Q5 that was launched last year has a length of 4.72m. The all-new Q3 that was also launched last year has a length of 4.53m. The new SUV (it wont be named Tonale 😉) will have a length of ~ 4.66m, much closer to the Q5 than the Q3. The fact that it will be FWD is not a problem - after all the Q5 is also FWD. The problem is the lack of a mechanically AWD version with a 2.0l engine - especially for the US market. Let's hope that a successor based on STLA One will arrive soon after 2030, along with a smaller SUV (a real Tonale II) because you cant fight the Q3/X1 with a C-cross

The Tonale II will have a length of about 4.66m. There is no C-UV that long, it's between the 2 segments

Maserati will not be present in Paris. A concept could be unveiled in December

Unveil is scheduled for the first half of 2027