Previewed last year by the A290_β (A290 'beta'), this new Alpine is the new entry-level model in the range and the first member of the electric Dream Garage – and the company promises a new GT compact ...

In May 2023, Renault-owned Alpine previewed its return to the hot hatch segment by unveiling an electric concept car called the A290_β (pronounced “A290 beta,” underlining the hatchback’s status as a ...

With a name like A290, you'd be forgiven if you mistook Alpine's newest hot hatch for an airplane or locomotive at first hearing. But if you can look past the clunky name and look further into its ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matthew MacConnell covers the evolving world of motoring. The Alpine A290 joins the growing hot hatch revolution, competing with ...

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Alpine's sole model at present is the A110 sports car sold overseas, but it plans to expand the lineup to seven offerings, some of which will reach the U.S. as part of the French performance marque's ...

Alpine’s first full EV driven in the UK 217bhp, less than 1.5-tonnes, 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds Does it drive like a proper hot-hatchback? If there’s an electric hot hatch with the world on its shoulders ...

Alpine's sole vehicle at present is the gas-powered A110 sports car, but the French performance brand is gearing up to launch its first electric vehicle on the road to having a fully electric lineup ...

Renault made countless American car enthusiasts jealous when it revived Alpine as a sports car sub-brand with the sleek A110. Since then, Alpine has only been available in Europe, but that’s about to ...