Mlstephens's Blog

mlstephens — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:24:55 +0000

Giulietta Speciale. Leica M8, Summicron 50mm @f2

time for a new year

mlstephens — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:59:57 +0000

Alfa Romeo GTV in pursuit of the BMW 2002

mlstephens — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:41:26 +0000

Vintage Racing at Hallett

mlstephens — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:38:43 +0000

Cool rain

mlstephens — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:37:03 +0000

Great day at the Track

mlstephens — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:13:37 +0000

At the Track

mlstephens — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 01:59:55 +0000

Catching Up

mlstephens — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:55:55 +0000

Catching Up
http://www.pixelatedimage.com/blog/2011/04/catching-up/

I’ve learned – or rather I am learning – to relax. Somewhere along the way during the last 4 years I got into a performance mentality and have felt a lot of pressure to produce. It’s not a mindset that’s good for me, and it’s not a mindset that produces art I am pleased with. And I think I am learning to stop listening to those voices.

(via Instapaper)

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Volkswagen wants to put Porsche engines in Alfas

mlstephens — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:00:14 +0000

It’s no secret that Volkswagen wants Alfa Romeo. The German automaker is trying to become the world’s largest automaker by 2018 and purchasing Alfa would help them towards that goal.

At this year’s Geneva Auto Show, Ferdinand Piëch announced that Volkswagen could quadruple Alfa’s sales in just five years. Sergio Marchionne responded to that statement by saying that as long as he is head of Fiat, Alfa will not be sold. He also added that Volkswagen should take care of Seat instead.

Marchionne made Fiat’s intentions crystal clear but Volkswagen is adamant. via alfabb.com

Lets hope that this never happens. A VW flat-four motor (OK, a Porsche, whatever) in an Alfa? Not unless it is built in South Africa. Some will get the joke. But seriously, Marchionne needs to win this battle. I’m now convinced that VW would destroy the brand. Not that Fiat has done wonder for it, but they seem to have gained direction lately, and the 4C “baby supercar” in development looks like it could be a winner. This is the direction that the marque should move, upmarket and back to its sporting heritage with cars that are exciting to drive.

Alfa Romeo of the future advertisement video

mlstephens — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:57:13 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/v/DG27f9_Z1wo&feature

via news.google.com

Now this is a very cool advertisement. We’re not quite sure what they are messaging, other than that the brand has a future, but it is well done nonetheless. Lets hope that the car development leads to market success so that there is a lengthy future for Alfa. Oh, and Alfa please make cars that bring driving excitement.