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Filed under: Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Hatchback 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta - Click above for high-res image gallery Romeo & Giulietta. The names go together like gin and tonic. And now, finally, after a quarter century, the star-crossed nameplate has returned. We just got our first look up close here at the Geneva Motor Show, and it's left us hoping - nay, praying - that the sumptuous new hatchback makes it Stateside. Fortunately there's a glimmer of hope to hold on to. While Fiat/Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne weighs the brand's future, the Giulietta - Italy's assault on the likes of the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series, but crucially priced closer to a Golf or Focus - may very well be Alfa's last new product for the next while at least. But whether it's meant to tide us over or whet our pallets - or better yet, drive us around our daily grind - the Giulietta looks stylishly up to the task. But don't take our word for it, just ask the leggy redhead swooning alongside take a look in our high-res gallery of live shots from the show floor. Gallery: Geneva 2010: 2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Gallery: Alfa Romeo GiuliettaGeneva 2010: Alfa Romeo Giulietta stops traffic originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Hatchback, Acura Acura RSX - Click above for high-res image gallery With Acura's decision to nix V8 power and rear-wheel drive in favor of new hybrid drivetrains, dealers are worried that the brand's relentless pursuit of Tier 1 status - on par with Audi, BMW, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz - may be threatened. But that's not the real news. Buried at the end of an Automotive News piece about a recent Acura dealer meeting was this gem: "[Jeff Conrad, vice president of the Acura division] confirmed that Acura is considering a small car below the TSX sedan. The vehicle not only would compete against the BMW 1 series, Audi A3 and Volvo C30 but also would help meet looming CAFE regulations." With the TSX's growth spurt, a smaller offering from the automaker could be in order, and judging by the competition, that could mean the rebirth of the RSX. Then again, Acura could pull a CSX (an upgraded Civic for the Canadian market) or maybe even a CR-Z-based offering. Judging by the choice wording, we somehow doubt the former is in the cards, but with Acura's recent hybrid push, something with a gas-electric drivetrain seems likely. Gallery: Acura RSX [Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]Report: Acura considering small car below TSX originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments