ALFA Romeo has increased its prices by an average of 1% with effect from September 1. The move adds about £200 to the price of the 145 and 146 and £400 to that of the 156.

Sample new on-the-road prices include: Alfa 145 1.8 T.Spark £15,269.05 (old price £15,098.35), 146 1.8T.Spark £15,833.05 (£15,657.65), 156 1.8 T.Spark £17,971.55 (£17,572.90), 156 2.0 T.Spark £20,173.50 (£19,727.85), and 156 2.5 V6 24v £22,776.13 (£22,231.78).