(ANSA) – TURIN, 29 JUL – “We have made the Pomigliano and Cassino plants competitive, they must be able to resist in a world under tension”. This was stated by Jean-Philippe Imparato, CEO of Alfa Romeo, in a meeting with the press, in which he explained that the brand achieved the economic result of the entire 2021 in the first half of this year and will strengthen it thanks to the Tonale.
“To consolidate the product plan and make models in Italy, factories must be competitive, they must be able to reduce costs. We must demonstrate that we are resilient, capable of resisting in a world under tension,” said Imparato.
The manager added that between October and November Pomigliano will work 100% on one shift, it is not yet known if he will move to two shifts. For the Tonale, orders are between 12,000 and 13,000, the estimate is to exceed 13,000 units at the end of the month: over 70% of buyers were not first Alfa Romeo customers.
“A part of the team will go to work in the US to develop a model that will arrive in 2027 for Europe, America and Asia. Developing it does not mean that it will also be industrialized in the US”, emphasized Imparato who did not explain what model it will be. , “not a classic suv”.
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Source: Ansa
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