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Alpine Accelerates Growth with New EV Platform and Models
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ArticleMarch 11, 2026

Alpine Accelerates Growth with New EV Platform and Models

Alpine expands its portfolio with the Alpine A290, A390, and upcoming EV, driven by the groundbreaking Alpine Performance Platform.
Orders Open for Alpine A290+ Range: Full £3,750 Electric Car Grant Now Available
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ArticleDecember 3, 2025

Orders Open for Alpine A290+ Range: Full £3,750 Electric Car Grant Now Available

Alpine Cars UK has announced that orders are now open for the all-new Alpine A290+ range, with every version eligible for the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant (ECG). Prices start from £30,245 after the grant, making the award-winning hot hatch more accessible than ever. The ‘+’ designation applies to the updated GT+, GT Performance+, and […]

Alpine A290 Secures ‘Performance Car of the Year’ at SCOTY 2025
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ArticleNovember 28, 2025

Alpine A290 Secures ‘Performance Car of the Year’ at SCOTY 2025

Alpine has added yet another coveted accolade to its rapidly filling trophy cabinet, with the all-electric A290 crowned ‘Performance Car of the Year’ at the 2025 Scottish Car of the Year (SCOTY) Awards. Recognised by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers (ASMW), the award marks a significant achievement for Alpine’s first electric model – and […]

Alpine A290 Electrifies FIA EcoRally Cup in Spectacular Debut Season
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ArticleNovember 17, 2025

Alpine A290 Electrifies FIA EcoRally Cup in Spectacular Debut Season

The Alpine A290 has made an unforgettable entrance into the FIA EcoRally Cup, securing three victories and multiple podium finishes in its very first season. Piloted by Alpine ambassador Manu Guigou, the 100% electric hot hatch has proven that a road-going city car can excel not only in energy efficiency but also in precision, agility, […]

Alpine A290 Rally: Electric Power Makes History at Rallye de l’Indre-Buzançais
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ArticleNovember 10, 2025

Alpine A290 Rally: Electric Power Makes History at Rallye de l’Indre-Buzançais

The roar of combustion engines has long been the soundtrack of rally racing—but this weekend, a new note was added: the quiet, electrifying hum of the Alpine A290 Rally. For the first time, an all-electric rally car competed directly against its petrol-powered counterparts, leaving an indelible mark on the French rallying landscape. A Landmark Debut […]

Alpine A290 Makes Electrifying Hollywood Debut in Paramount Pictures’ The Running Man
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ArticleNovember 6, 2025

Alpine A290 Makes Electrifying Hollywood Debut in Paramount Pictures’ The Running Man

London, 5 November 2025 – The Alpine A290 has taken centre stage on the silver screen, starring in Paramount Pictures’ high-octane thriller The Running Man, which premiered in the UK last night at Leicester Square’s Odeon Luxe ahead of its general release on 14 November. The award-winning electric hot hatch, finished in striking Tornado Grey, […]

Alpine A290 Makes Electrifying Hollywood Debut in Paramount Pictures’ The Running Man
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ArticleNovember 6, 2025

Alpine A290 Makes Electrifying Hollywood Debut in Paramount Pictures’ The Running Man

London, 5 November 2025 – The Alpine A290 has taken centre stage on the silver screen, starring in Paramount Pictures’ high-octane thriller The Running Man, which premiered in the UK last night at Leicester Square’s Odeon Luxe ahead of its general release on 14 November. The award-winning electric hot hatch, finished in striking Tornado Grey, […]

British Duo Fly the Flag in Monte Carlo ecoRally with Alpine A290 GTS
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ArticleOctober 20, 2025

British Duo Fly the Flag in Monte Carlo ecoRally with Alpine A290 GTS

Monte Carlo, October 2025 – The iconic mountain passes of Monte Carlo played host to a distinctly modern kind of rallying this past week, as British pairing Richard Crozier and Craig Parry competed in the 30th anniversary edition of the FIA ecoRally Monte Carlo – behind the wheel of a works-backed, standard road-going Alpine A290 […]

British Duo to Tackle E-Rallye Monte Carlo in Works-Backed Alpine A290 GTS
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ArticleOctober 9, 2025

British Duo to Tackle E-Rallye Monte Carlo in Works-Backed Alpine A290 GTS

This week, the legendary roads around Monte Carlo will play host to a unique challenge as British driver Richard Crozier and co-driver Craig Parry take on the E-Rallye Monte Carlo in the works-backed, standard road-going Alpine A290 GTS. The event, running from October 13-18, combines competitive driving with energy efficiency, testing crews over a grueling […]

Alpine A290 Secures Seventh International Award, Cementing Its Electric Legacy
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ArticleSeptember 29, 2025

Alpine A290 Secures Seventh International Award, Cementing Its Electric Legacy

The Alpine A290 continues its remarkable ascent in the automotive world, adding yet another accolade to a year already marked by recognition and acclaim. The pure-electric hot hatch has been named Best Design Innovation of 2025 by readers of the prestigious German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, marking the seventh international award for Alpine’s latest […]

Drive the Future Today: Alpine A290’s Unbeatable Summer Finance Offers
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ArticleAugust 11, 2025

Drive the Future Today: Alpine A290’s Unbeatable Summer Finance Offers

This summer, Alpine UK is making it easier than ever to own the exhilarating, award-winning Alpine A290. With exclusive finance offers now available at participating Alpine retailers until 25th August 2025, the dream of driving 2025’s Car of the Year is within reach for many more drivers. Attractive Finance Options Meet Government Incentives Alpine’s latest […]

Alpine Clinches Manufacturer Trophy and Double Podium at Inaugural ecoRally Scotland
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ArticleJuly 30, 2025

Alpine Clinches Manufacturer Trophy and Double Podium at Inaugural ecoRally Scotland

Electric A290 GTS proves pedigree in FIA Bridgestone ecoRally Cup debut Alpine’s electric future shifted into high gear last weekend at the inaugural ecoRally Scotland, where the brand celebrated a standout performance in the 2025 FIA Bridgestone ecoRally Cup. Demonstrating the dynamic capabilities of its first all-electric hot hatch, the Alpine A290 GTS, the marque […]