Last updated June 12th, 2023

As an Alfa Romeo dealership, we here at Benson Alfa Romeo have been asked by many of our Greer, South Carolina customers where our vehicles are made. This historic Italian automotive manufacturer has returned to the U.S. market in force, bringing groundbreaking luxury vehicles like the Giulia sport sedan, Stelvio luxury crossover, and even the new Tonale, a plug-in hybrid SUV. 

The Alfa Romeo lineup is impressive, and it makes sense that Spartanville drivers would want to know where these vehicles come from and who is making them. So who makes Alfa Romeo, and where are they made?

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Who Makes Alfa Romeo?

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) owns Alfa Romeo. Many people mistakenly believe Ferrari manufactured Alfa Romeo since Ferrari and Alfa Romeo share a history. Enzo Ferrari broke from Alfa Romeo in 1939 and managed his business for over 20 years before pursuing outside investment opportunities. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles came to own a 50% stake in the company. 

Eventually, FCA sold 10% of its shares and distributed the remaining 80% of shares among FCA shareholders. While Ferrari and Alfa Romeo were once owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ferrari is no longer, and it is essential to remember that they are separate companies.  

FCA has owned Alfa Romeo since 2007, and for over fifteen years, the Italian flair is still represented throughout their vehicles, staying true to the origins of the Italian vehicle company with an utmost commitment to Italian performance and design.

Fiat Group continues to push the boundaries of innovation with models like the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, introduced in 2017, and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio in 2018. More recently, they have produced the all-new plug-in hybrid SUV, the Alfa Romeo Tonale, in 2022.Alfa Romeo continues to deliver vehicles that are top-notch when it comes to design and handling. For sporty, athletic, and dynamic cars, Alfa Romeo allows you to experience the comfort of a luxury vehicle without paying for the outrageous price tags of other top-of-the-line cars.

Where Are Alfa Romeos Made?

As aforementioned, Alfa Romeo is owned by Fiat Chrysler Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is an Italian-American multinational vehicle company. Alfa Romeo vehicles are still made in several locations in Italy by Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p., and their distinct Italian style and history have contributed to their popularity worldwide.

With a legacy of building the best race cars in history throughout the 20th century and employing the finest Italian craftsman, Alfa Romeo has long been a trendsetter in the automotive industry. With its return to the US, Alfa Romeo has continued to produce some of the most unique and recognizable luxury sports vehicles today. South Carolina drivers turn heads and easily take on the curves of South Carolina roads, with the finest Italian design delivering both performance and high-class style.

Here we'll look at Alfa Romeo's storied history and discuss how and where Alfa Romeo vehicles are made. With a history spanning more than a century and incorporating some of the most outstanding automotive designers in history, it's only fitting that Alfa Romeo has surged back onto the luxury car market in the United States. 

The History of Alfa Romeo: Humble Beginnings to Worldwide Recognition

This history of Alfa Romeo dates back to the early 1900s, when Cavalier Ugo Stella, an Italian businessman, acquired the shares of an Italian automotive factory from a French car maker. The plant was called Italiana Automobili Darracq. Production of cars started in Naples and was later moved to Portello since it was closer to the city of Milan.

Alfa Romeo: WWI

Stella renamed the factory Anonima Lombardo Fabbrica Automobili, meaning Lombardian Car Factory, or ALFA. By 1915, a larger company bought the company and rebranded Alfa Romeo. Nicolo Romeo, the entrepreneur who controlled Alfa Romeo, returned to its roots: building race cars and road cars.By the 1930s, Alfa Romeo had become a legend in the racing circuit, setting records and winning race after race. 

The Italian car company's innovative ignition and power delivery led to the Alfa Romeo 8C dominating Le Mans, the Targa Florio, and other critical international races. And in 1935, Alfa Romeo set the speed record at an incredible 226 mph.


Alfa Romeo: WWII

Alfa Romeo's dominance was sidelined during WWII, as automakers worldwide were forced to halt production. In the 1950s, Alfa Romeo's coupes and family cars set a new standard for combining style, practicality, and performance and have become iconic for their lines and superior craftsmanship. The Giulietta is one of the most loved vehicles of the period in Alfa Romeo's history.

Then in the 1960s, the Spider and other sports coupes captured the American imagination. With their distinct styling and driving experience, these vehicles would help endear Alfa Romeo to the American people. And after years of focusing on the competitive racing circuit, Alfa Romeo has returned to North America with two impressive entries into the luxury U.S. market.

Between 1932 and 1986, an Italian state-holding company owned Alfa. During these years, Alfa joined the Fiat Group. Alfa Romeo became Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. by 2007 when the company became a subsidiary of Fiat, now better known as FCA, or Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.


Made in Italy: Alfa Romeo Vehicles

Alfa Romeo's full-scale return to the U.S. market came with the Giulia in 2017, followed by the Stelvio crossover in 2018. These Italian-designed and built luxury sports vehicles have brought Alfa Romeo's legacy back to the forefront. 

With attractive styling, powerful engines, and luxurious features at all price points, Alfa Romeo's lineup competes directly with much more expensive European luxury vehicles.

Available with Ferrari engines in their Quadrifoglio configurations and producing more than 500 horsepower, both the Giulia and Stelvio are class leaders regarding available power and are packed with luxury features. Looking at their curves and interior design cues, there's no doubt that the Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio are the results of meticulous Italian craftsmanship. Both are built in San Germano, Italy.

If you've seen an Alfa Romeo drive by in South Carolina, you already know they're like nothing else on the road. Like the championship race cars and unique sports coupes of decades past, Alfa Romeo's newest additions are making waves and redefining value and performance in their class. 

For those near Greer, SC, you can test drive the finest in Italian luxury and experience the culmination of over a century of illustrious history.

Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Alfa Romeo Giulia boasts top-of-the-line driving dynamics, offering a brilliant and attractive design. The Giulia is fast with dynamic handling, precise steering, and consistent handling, making it a delightful ride reminiscent of Alfa Romeo's racing history.

Most Giulia models come outfitted with Alfa Romeo's 280 horsepower 2.0 liter turbocharged inline-four engine with an 8-speed automatic transmission that comes standard with rear-wheel drive and is available with all-wheel drive. In the Giulia Quadrifoglio, only one configuration is offered: A Ferrari-sourced 505 horsepower 2.9-liter twin-turbo V-6 engine.

The Giulia boasts many safety features to keep you safe while having fun. Standard features include:

  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Lane departure warning
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Parking sensors with cross-traffic monitoring
Other safety features, such as the Active Assist Plus package, are available, including traffic sign recognition and driver alertness monitoring.

Other features of the Giulia are curve-adaptive headlights, navigation, a wireless smartphone charger, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and heated front and rear seats. These features are included in addition to the sedan's existing standard equipment, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, an 8.8-inch touchscreen, a dual-zone climate control system, and rain-sensing wipers.

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio is one of the top compact SUVs, sitting five people and boasting excellent driving dynamics and many other features that rank the Stelvio so highly.

After introducing the Giulia, Alfa Romeo wanted to take many of the same elements present in the Giulia and adapt them into an SUV. From there, the Stelvio was born as a Giulia-inspired SUV

Staying true to Alfa Romeo's long racing history, the Stelvio has incredible driving experience and fantastic handling, even on curvy and winding roads. Sporty and responsive, the Stelvio even handles everyday driving and more. Some even argue that the Stelvio takes twisty roads better than other true sports sedans.

A 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission that works together for a zippy acceleration and a powerful punch that allows the Stelvio to power through anything that comes it's way. In fact, the Stelvio is quicker than every other 4-cylinder sport utility in its class, surpassing even some of the 6-cylinder ones.

Alfa Romeo Tonale

The Alfa Romeo Tonale was first released in 2022 and was created as a driver-centric luxury SUV explicitly crafted for the comfort and convenience of the driver. From heated and ventilated seats to customizable interior LED lights that create a sensual ambiance through the backlit dashboard, the Tonale is an escape for busy drivers.

In terms of style, the Tonale is named after one of Italy's highest mountain passes and aims to emulate the natural curves, lines, bends, and angles of nature's beauty. It features artisanal craftsmanship, aesthetically sculpted and nuanced designs, and racing-inspired driving dynamics.

The Tonale is a plug-in electric hybrid with features such as keyless entry and start and various other luxury features available as add-ons.


Numerous dealerships worldwide are dedicated to selling and servicing Italian automobiles, and Benson Alfa Romeo is no different. At Benson, we're here to offer Greer drivers access to the newest Alfa Romeo vehicles. Give us a call or stop by to see these vehicles in person or take one for a test drive.

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Benson Alfa Romeo

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Directions Greer, SC 29650

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