With the automotive world powering to an electric future, you might think the hot hatch was about to die. But no one told Alpine that, as they have just launched the new Alpine A290_β, or A290 Beta.

It's been almost five months since French carmaker Alpine pulled the wraps off a very special version of the A290 electric city car, the so-called Alpine A290 Rallye, and we have almost forgotten all ...

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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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 ...

When it comes to convincing drivers that electric hatchbacks can be fun, Alpine isn’t messing about. The French company has just revealed a new three-seat concept that puts the driver in the middle of ...

The A290, whose production prototype is being called the A290_β ("A290 Beta"), is the first of three "Dream Garage" vehicles coming from Alpine. The all-electric sports car design fits (fittingly) in ...

A comparison of the Mercedes-Benz Luxury Unimog and Alpine A290 focusing on performance design and off road capability ...

Alpine late on Tuesday took the covers off the A290 Beta, a concept car that previews the first member of the French performance marque's future electric fleet. The A290 Beta is a subcompact hatch ...

The Alpine A290 may look like another cynical attempt to profit from the glories of yesteryear, but this all-new French hot hatchback has plenty going for it. Alpine has been a bit of a one-hit wonder ...

Pricing, pics, specs for new Alpine A290 hot hatch Faster, significantly upgraded Renault 5 electric car Full of fun and feel, available to order now from £33k The Alpine A290 electric hot hatch is ...