With its sharp Giugiaro-designed...
With its sharp Giugiaro-designed body, a cutting-edge new platform and a range of revamped engines, this is an Alfa that won"t rely on style alone in order to attract buyers. The 156 replacement carries over many of its predecessor"s styling cues, but adds even more distinctive details.
The move comes just...
The move comes just a week after Renault revealed it was bringing back the long-forgotten Campus badge for its Clio.
Fellow GM subsidiary Holden took the wraps off a Viva hatchback at the Sydney Motor Show, sparking speculation the name that graced thousands of Vauxhalls in Britain may be set to return - 26 years after the model was axed.
During its 16-year production run, more than 1.5 million Vivas were sold, making it one of the most popular cars of the day. Many motorists still have fond memories of the boxy, Luton-built saloon, but the company insists there isn"t room for another small hatchback in the current model line-up - even one with such a notable name.
A spokesman told us: "There are no plans to bring the Viva name back to Britain at this time." Adrian Miller, of the Vauxhall Viva Owners Club, expressed surprise at the move. "I can"t see why it should be so important to reintroduce the name," he said.
"Vauxhall did reuse the Viva badge a few years ago to denote a cheap base car, on the Corsa Viva. The firm probably believes the word Viva gives the impression of a more common vehicle."