Weekend News Roundup March 16, 2024

Angela Chao — billionaire sister of former Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and sister-in-law of Mitch McConnell — died last month when her Tesla Model X sank in a manmade pond on her 900-acre Texas ranch. She was trapped in the car as it flooded, unable to open the unpowered doors, as friends and rescue … Read more

2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia Will Be A Dodge Charger In A Custom Italian Suit

Photo: Alfa Romeo The current Alfa Romeo Giulia certainly has its flaws, but it’s also gorgeous and an absolute delight to drive. So when the electric version finally lands (now in 2026), we’re really hoping it gets a nicer interior and better reliability without losing its excellent driving character. Unfortunately for us it’ll be a … Read more

2024 U.S. Election Will Determine What Alfa Romeo Develops Next, Says CEO

Depending on the outcomes of European elections in June and the U.S. Presidential election in November, Italian brand Alfa Romeo could entirely upend its plans for the future, and hold a significant influence over which cars the automaker will launch in 2027. The brand’s first EV, the compact Milano crossover— intended to take on the … Read more

Electric Alfa Romeo Giulia Replacement Will Be A Sedan, GTV And Duetto EVs Planned

Earlier this week Alfa Romeo confirmed that its first electric vehicle will be the upcoming Milano crossover, which will be positioned below the Tonale in the lineup and offer both pure EV and plug-in-hybrid powertrains. While at the event, Autocar interviewed Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato, who dished about how the electric Giulia replacement will … Read more