Michael Cameron is a Contributing Journalist for CarsGuide. He primarily works for CarsGuide's sister publication, The Market Herald, as Features Writer.
Carmakers have used technology developed for Formula 1 race cars in their production models for decades, with everything from a humble hatchback to a family SUV benefitting from the lessons learned on the track
Alfa Romeo will ensure it retains its unique identity as well as highlighting its heritage into the future as it transitions to an all-electric automative brand under the massive Stellantis group.
As Alfa Romeo follows the lead of European car manufacturers like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar Land Rover by offering a fully electric range from 2027, the Italian carmaker is waiting to see the reaction to its new Tonale SUV before committing to a fully electric version.
Alfa Romeo hopes data collected through a non-fungible token (NFT) record of the Tonale SUV’s battery life and service history will help the company identify parts of the vehicle that could be improved, and how to get the best out of individual components to improve overall performance.