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03 Jun 2013

ALFA ROMEO BUYERS CAN OUT MANOEUVRE THE LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE CHANGES & SAVE UP TO £7,560 TILL JUNE 2016

New Alfa buyers can still take advantage of up to three years' free Congestion Charge driving if they register their sub-100g/km CO2 Alfa with the scheme before June 28.

ALFA ROMEO BUYERS CAN OUT MANOEUVRE THE LONDON CONGESTION CHARGE CHANGES & SAVE UP TO £7,560 TILL JUNE 2016
  • Alfa buyers can register their sub-100g/km Alfa Romeos until 28 June 2013 for three years' Congestion Charge exemption, potentially saving £7,560††
  • Two Alfa models qualify for exemption including special editions Alfa MiTo Live and MiTo Sprint powered by the TwinAir engine emitting 98g/km
  • Congestion Charge exemption changes start on 1 July 2013

New Alfa buyers can still take advantage of up to three years' free Congestion Charge driving if they register their sub-100g/km CO2 Alfa with the scheme before June 28.

From 1 July 2013, the CO2 output level required for free entry into the London Congestion Charge zone will drop from 100g/km to 75g/km, removing the majority of internal combustion engines from exemption.

Vehicles either currently registered or vehicles registered before June 28, will benefit from a three-year transition period which will run until June 2016.

Alfa Romeo currently has two MiTo models emitting less than 99g/km - the 1.3 JTDM-2 85 bhp diesel and the 875cc TB TwinAir 85 bhp petrol. Special editions of these currently available include the Alfa MiTo Live and MiTo Sprint, both fitted with the multi-award-winning TwinAir engine. The sub-100g/km models also currently qualify for free VED.

Drivers travelling into the Congestion Zone on a daily basis could save up to £2520 annually - or £7,560 over three years - by registering their car before the new exemption rules kick in.

Damien Dally, Head of Brand, Alfa Romeo UK said; "Despite the changes, Alfa buyers can still benefit from Congestion Charge exemption and save more than £7,500 over three years if they register before 28 June. Alfa's sub-100g/km MiTo range combines fun performance with frugal efficiency wrapped up in one of the safest - and most stylish - models in the class.'  

Currently eligible for Congestion Charge exemption, the new Alfa MiTo Live has been created for drivers who love to stay connected and entertained on the move. It comes fitted with a high fidelity BOSE® sound system and Pioneer's innovative AppRadioTM system which lets users connect and access their smartphone's apps through a seven-inch multi-touch screen.

Aimed at 17-25 year old drivers, the Alfa MiTo Live, which is insurance group 9, will also be offered with optional Marmalade telematics based cover, offering significant insurance premium savings reducing for young drivers.

The Alfa MiTo range starts from £12,500 OTR for the 1.4 8v 78 bhp Progression.

ENDS

For more information contact -
Greg Cartwright on 020 8541 3434 or email greg@performancepr.co.uk

Head office contact:
Tom Johnston, PR Manager, Alfa Romeo UK on 01753 519562 or email 
tom.johnston@fiat.com

Editors notes

††Congestion charge exemption subject to obtaining GVD registration by TFL before cut-off date of 28 June 2013. TFL currently advises 10 working days to process the application for GVD discount. In order to satisfy TFL registration requirements, you will need to provide relevant vehicle documentation. Please check on tfl.gov.uk for full details well in advance of cut-off date of 28 June 2013. 100% congestion charge discount is based on the current TFL policy which requires registration with TFL and a £10 annual fee.

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