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Why Alfa could get a boost from changing its new SUV's name to the Junior

Alfa Junior unveiling (New 2024)
Alfa unveiled the Junior as the Milano on April 10. CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato is pictured with the car at the ceremony.
April 16, 2024 09:55 AM

An Italian government minister has forced Alfa Romeo to change the name of its new small SUV to Junior from Milano just a few days after the model’s unveiling. It sounds like a setback for Alfa, but it could turn be an unexpected and unplanned boost for the Stellantis sporty brand.

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