FYI - report about the new RWD platform, nicknamed "Giorgio".
http://www.autonews.com/article/20140127/BLOG06/301279866/alfa-calls-new-architecture-giorgio#axzz2rdOwcBck
http://www.worldcarfans.com/114012869368/alfa-romeos-fourth-revival-plan-involves-new-rear-wheel
they are axing hatchbacks?
From mid last year ...
http://www.caradvice.com.au/242885/alfa-romeo-to-drop-fwd-models-return-to-rear-drivers-report/ (http://www.caradvice.com.au/242885/alfa-romeo-to-drop-fwd-models-return-to-rear-drivers-report/)
Its the 4th revival plan since 2004, and their sales last year were 64,000, which was worse than Saab in its GM days, they need a 159 replacement now or better, when the 159 went out of production, the constant boat anchor called Chrysler is starving funds from Alfa, Colin.
I agree Col - they need to stop planning and start producing.