WEBAlfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. ( Italian: [ˈalfa roˈmɛːo]) is an Italian luxury car manufacturer and a subsidiary of Stellantis Europe. It was founded on 24 June 1910 in Milan, Italy, as A.L.F.A., an acronym for Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili. [a] The brand is known for sport-oriented vehicles and has been involved in car racing since 1911.