Did you know that the Alfa Romeo is owned by Stellantis N.V? If not, this article will give you the scoop. It’s worth a read. The automaker was founded on 24 June 1910 in Milan, Italy. Its name comes from the Italian acronym ALFA, for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. In the present day, the company produces luxury vehicles.
Alfa Romeo the Journey
Alfa Romeo being the advent of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles always had the Italian touch to it. It was founed in June the 24th 1910.
Fun fact: The term Anonima means anonymous, the Alfa Company was indeed founded by anonymous investors, which was all legal at that time. Alfa Romeo is a sports oriented car and has been on the car racing circuits since 1911, but the name Romeo was still not there.
In the year 1915 on August the company was handled by Nicola Romeo who was a Neapolitan entrepreneur. It was in the year 1920 with the launch of Torpedo 20–30 HP, the official name Alfa Romeo was introduced to the world.
Gradually the Alfa Romeo became the part of Fiat group. In Feb 2007 Alfa Romeo cam to be known as Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.P.A, a subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
In the most recent of developments the Alfa Romeo is being owned by Stellantis, which is a par part of PSA group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Although a car ahead of its times, but due to its pricing and many designing faults it was not a commercial success.
The Breakdown of Alfa Romeo Owners
Stellantis N.V.
Founded in 1899, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA) and Peugeot (PSA) merged to form Stellantis N.V. on Jan. 16, 2021. With 4.8 million cars sold globally, Stellantis surpassed General Motors as the world’s fourth-largest automaker. The new company’s headquarters will be in Amsterdam and will retain its operations in France and Italy.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is a major Italian automotive company. Founded in 1909, it sells Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa Romeo, Maserati, Jeep, and Lancia. The group has approximately 400,000 employees and annual sales of eight million vehicles. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will continue to operate the Alpha Romeo brand under the new management. The company also owns Alfa Romeo, Lancia, and Peugeot.
Fiat
The Fiat Alfa Romeo is a midsize Italian car produced by the Italian manufacturer Fiat. The car is not yet available for sale in the United States. However, the Fiat company has teamed up with BMW to produce the car in the United States. The partnership is expected to begin by the end of 2008.
Chrysler
Alfa-Romeo and Maserati are both part of the FCA. FCA and PSA Group, the automaker from France, are merging to form Stellantis, the fourth-largest automaker by volume. Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot S.A. will continue to operate separately and together in the future, as the new company will have the same name. The Fiat Chrysler name will remain, though.
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo was founded 110 years ago. The company began as a small local car maker, but now it is one of the world’s leading automakers. The company’s cars are designed to be both powerful and luxurious. The company’s cars have been compared to luxury cars, such as the Lamborghini Countach. There are also a number of sports cars made by Alfa.
Celebrities who own Alpha Romeo?
Alfa Romeo is no doubt an iconic car and many famous personalities owned this Italian beauty. Here is the list of celebrities who own or are seen riding the Alfa Romeo:
Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles
Beyoncé and jay are one of the most powerful and popular couple worldwide. Although they don’t own a Alfa Romeo but were seen riding a vintage Alfa Romeo Spider in 2016 in Italy.
Jay Leno
The popular American TV host Jay leno owns a 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C. Jay is popular for his amazing car collection, he also has a vintage classic Ford model T in his collection. He is also a fan of Alfa Romeo.
Rory Bremner
Rocky Bremner is a comedian and impressionist. He owns a Alfa Romeo 166, which was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo. Many other popular celebrities of past and p[resent have owned or are owning Alfa Romeos. The popular DJ John Peel had 147 and Jeremy Clarkson had GTV6.
