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Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm Lusso - Car Review (2006 Jul)
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THERE was a time when that age-old maxim "beauty is a joy for ever" had little chance of being attributed to Alfa Romeos.The snag was build quality which failed to live up to the Italian cars' good looks.Today's Alfas are now better built than ever b... Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm Lusso

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm TI - Car Review (2008 Jun)
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IT is one of the best kept secrets, but now more will learn of the undeniable attractions of the Alfa Romeo 159 TI.Until recently only a handful of carefully selected Alfa Romeo models carried the two-letter suffix for Turismo Internazionale, but wit... Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm TI

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 TI - Car Review (2008 Oct)
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TWO things are guaranteed if you buy an Alfa Romeo 159.Firstly, the throaty engine roar will drive your neighbours crazy, and secondly, you will learn to keep an eager watch on the speedometer or your licence will be history.For the 159 is a real per... Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 TI

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Q4 Ti - Car Review (2008 Dec)
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INTRODUCED back in the spring of 2006 to replace the classy-looking Alfa Romeo 156, the 159 has gained quite a substantial following as the Turin car giant continues its aim to tempt owners away from German rivals.The legendary designer, Giorgetto Gi... Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Q4 Ti

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm TI - Car Review (2008 Mar)
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IF you really want to cut a dash in the driveway style stakes, then an Alfa Romeo 159 will knock them dead.Once something of an acquired taste the Italian marque went through some tough times over reliability but has driven back in style with a range... Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm TI

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Lusso - Car Review (2006 Aug)
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ALFA ROMEO is famous for producing sporting saloons, and its latest offering is probably one of the best-looking cars around.The Alfa 159 has a superb, flowing outline when viewed from the side and a sleek, aggressive face to match.The Italian flair ... Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm Lusso

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm Lusso - Car Review (2006 Jun)
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IF ever a car deserves an Oscar - this is it. The new Alfa Romeo 159 looks like a brooding Hollywood hero in a high-octane drama.It stimulates your senses and stirs your soul as only a top-notch Italian sports saloon can.The car's styling - the respo... Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm Lusso

Alfa Romeo 159 Elegante 1.7 TBi - Car Review (2009 Dec)
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HERE'S one sure to divide opinion. What's the greatest movie car chase of all time?The smart money would probably be on that epic showdown of Charger R/T versus Steve McQueen's Mustang in Bullitt, a scene guaranteed to have cinema-goers grappling for... Alfa Romeo 159 Elegante 1.7 TBi

Alfa offers a touch of Bond - Car Review (2008 Dec)
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TO celebrate the launch of the Alfa 159 Limited Edition, the Italian sporting marque is offering a chance to win ready-to-race James Bond Quantum of Solace Scalextric sets featuring the Aston Martin DBS and the Alfa 159.The latest 159 is loaded with ... Alfa offers a touch of Bond

Alfa Romeo 159 TBi - Car Review (2010 Jan)
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ALFA ROMEO, famed for its performance engineering, is also keeping pace with the tough European emissions regulations, a fact proven by the introduction of two brand new Euro5-compliant engines in its 159 range.The engines, a 1750 TBi petrol and 2.0 ... Alfa Romeo 159 TBi

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 Lusso - Car Review (2007 Feb)
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MENTION the name Alfa Romeo and you are guaranteed to get fanatics brimming with excitement and prepared to drive hundreds of miles for a rally meeting.Personally, I can't quite put my finger on the massive attraction. OK, so it's great fun to drive,... Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 Lusso

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm Lusso - Car Review (2006 May)
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ALFA ROMEO'S sexy looking newcomer, the 159, is facing the acid test.Not only must it prove even more popular than its 156 predecessor - the Italian company's most successful model - but it must also measure up to proven rivals from Audi, BMW and Mer... Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDm Lusso

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 Turismo - Car Review (2007 Nov)
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TIME was when the saloon car was very much the transport of delight for the UK in-crowd.In the days when hatchbacks were virtually unheard of, the choice was saloon or estate - and the vast majority of drivers opted for the traditional "three box" mo... Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 Q4 Turismo

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM Elegante - Car Review (2010 Mar)
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FEW marques in the mass market attract the kind of love and loyalty that Alfa Romeo does. It’s a brand that enjoys the levels of reverence and devotion more commonly associated with supercars and their ilk. The simple explanation is that Alfa’s have ... Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM Elegante

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTD Turismo saloon - Car Review (2006 Oct)
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ALFA Romeo’s 159 saloon and estate models are proving significantly more popular than the company’s most successful models – the 156 saloon and Sportwagon that they replace.Despite the continued family similarity the newcomers ar... Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTD Turismo saloon

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Power boost for Alfa 159 (2011 Apr)
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A NEW two-litre diesel engine plus fresh interior trim and more equipment are features of the upgraded 159 range from Alfa Romeo.The 2.0 JTDm 136bhp engine provides lively performance along with improved fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions - 134g/... Power boost for Alfa 159

Giulietta shows a mean streak (2011 Feb)
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JUST in time for the new registrations the sporty Alfa Giulietta five-door hatchback range has been boosted by the addition of another ultra frugal yet high performing second generation MultiJet diesel engine.The new 2.0 JTDM-2 140bhp is an ideal eng... Giulietta shows a mean streak

Motoring Newsbriefs (2010 Sep)
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STRADALE WEAVES MASERATI MAGICTHE new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale will be the fastest, lightest and most powerful car in the Italian carmaker’s range when it goes on sale early next year. Inspired by the Trofeo GranTurismo MC and the race-winnin... Motoring Newsbriefs

Motoring Newsbriefs (2010 Nov)
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SKODA MADE OF MEANER STUFFSKODA is launching a new multi-million pound national marketing campaign for the sporty Fabia vRS.The 12-week campaign is centred around a 60-second TV commercial and will see Škoda unveiling a ‘meaner’ side for the high-per... Motoring Newsbriefs

Used GT cars (2008 Jan)
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I am thinking about buying a used Alfa Brera, and Alfa GT or a Nissan 350Z. I think the Brera is most attractive but am not sure I want such a small hatchback. I have a love hate thing for the GT’s looks and would go for the 350Z but worry peop... Used GT cars

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