[cue2]

His name is Bob.
Alfa Romeo names new head of exterior design
28th November 2022

Bob Romkes will move over from Citroen and DS in Paris to a new role Turin
Alfa Romeo has snagged a new head of exterior design. Bob Romkes will move over from Citroen and DS in Paris to Turin and will work under VP of design Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos

 

[lussoman]

An ex-Citroen bod doesn't thril me in the slightest.
You'd think there'd be an Italian doing that job, but I guess it's the Stellantis way now...

 

[MadMotoUK]

Oh dear. The new Giulia will look like a C6

 

[TheGrimJeeper]

Oh Dear...

 

[cue2]

He will work under VP of design Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos who is a Spanish ex-Seat designer.

 

[RS3QV510]

oh boy...

 

[lussoman]

Oh Dear...

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Is that the new Mito?

 

[TheGrimJeeper]

The new EcoSud.

 

[lussoman]

I like what they've done with the badge - no mistaking it for another marque...

 

[Top Down]

In the January Auto Italia magazine Jean-Philippe Imparato is interviewed by Chris Rees and it looks very positive for Alfa Romeo, he is very much a supporter of the brand, so it certainly looks, or sounds, like the future is secure.

 

[lussoman]

Lip service, again? He's hardly going to say bad things about the marque.

 

[cue2]

And he’s nearing retirement age.

 

[Top Down]

Read the article.

 

[lussoman]

Link?

I can't remember the last time I bought a motoring mag. If it comes with a free calendar like it used to I'll buy it!

 

[cue2]

I used to subscribe to Auto Italia. Emptying the loft out for the loft conversion was a reminder of how much I did read it!

 

[Scudetto]

Link?

I can't remember the last time I bought a motoring mag. If it comes with a free calendar like it used to I'll buy it!

At least the calendar will be accurate

 

[TheGrimJeeper]

What's the skinny on the new B-segment sized Alfa?


Here's my render of what it could look like ...

 

[lussoman]

You could put literally a badge from any marque on that and Joe Public wouldn't think twice.

 

[TheGrimJeeper]

They've done a good job on it. Pity it's a full B-EV.