the rumours about alfa getting the XF platform began several months ago, way before TATA knew they were getting jag&LR (unoffically they knew at xmas). that is a sign its a rumour based on little or no fact. things we know for definate are; alfa want to go RWD, alfa cant afford to develop a platform, TATA and fiat have a good relationship, TATA now own RWD platforms. all that is missing is something TATA want that fiat have, unfortunatly i cant see what that is now that TATA have bought LR&jag, so i'm not getting over excited, even though the thought of alfa going back to RWD makes my heart throb.