Alfa Romeo 169 Gets Rendered, Detailed

November 13, 2009

via news.google.com There is a lot of speculation about what is going to happen with the Alfa Romeo re-introduction to the USA, but it appears that one new model will be a replacement for the mid-size 166 sedan. The 169 will likely be rear-wheel drive and possibly based on a Chrysler 300 platform. Not quite [...]

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Renault Revives Gordini Brand

November 10, 2009

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Red Bull duo surprised by Hamilton pace

October 31, 2009

via autosport.com Lewis sets the biggest gap between pole and 2nd since 2005. It was an unbelievable qualifying lap by Hamilton at the stunning new Abu Dhabi circuit. He has been fastest all weekend, which is not good for Ferrari’s bid for the third place spot in the constructors championship. Kimi and Fisi are starting [...]

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Williams turn to Cosworth engines

October 30, 2009

via news.bbc.co.uk Williams F1 makes the switch from Toyota engines to Cosworth, the first team to do so. The supposition is that the move was made based on Williams’ belief that Cosworth will have the most power, since they are the first manufacturer to be able to test their 2010 powerplant. Certainly a bold move, [...]

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Corvette and Lamborghini Swap Paint

October 23, 2009

Has computer animation gotten this good, or is this real footage? I can’t tell for sure, it does look very real. Posted via web from mlstephens’s posterous

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Volkswagen interested in Ducati

October 15, 2009

Ducati 1098R – Click above for high-res image gallery Ducati has been a very successful, albeit small in the grand scheme of things, performance motorcycle manufacturer and incredibly successful racing team. A move by VW to purchase Ducati doesn’t seem to make sense, how would this add substantially to their overall bottom line? And it [...]

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Alfa Romeo Mito Multiair review – Telegraph.co.uk

October 4, 2009

via news.google.com Great review of the new Alfa Romeo MiTo with the new MultiAir motors, from the UK Telegraph. If Fiat brings the forced induction model to the USA it might sell well, at least for an Alfa. They are certainly an acquired taste, but so are most of the other European cars. Success for [...]

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Alfa Romeo MiTo Quadrifoglio and other Fiat developments

September 16, 2009

Alfa Romeo introduces the new MiTo Quadrifoglio at the Frankfurt auto show. from Autoblog.com  Looks like a great car, and they're utilizing their MultiAir engine which improves power as well as fuel mileage.  With Chrysler struggling, I'm afraid that we'll never see this Alfa in the US.  All the recent reports point to the Fiat [...]

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Further moves from Fiat and Chrysler

September 14, 2009

BALOCCO, Italy — Chrysler Group may incorporate Fiat’s new MultiAir fuel-saving technology in some gasoline engines, Fiat sources say. Fiat S.p.A. considers the variable valve timing system a breakthrough. The company says MultiAir improves power by about 10 percent and reduces fuel consumption 10 percent. The MultiAir system provides direct control of air and combustion [...]

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Ferrari-edition Fiat 500 Prototype Spied in the Wild

September 12, 2009

via thetruthaboutcars.com Supposedly Fiat is coming out with a Ferrari edition of the Abarth Fiat 500, with a 1.4L motor tuned to 180hp. It should be very quick and a blast to drive, but at 40k Euros is ridiculously overpriced. Very cool little car, though it wouldn’t sell here in SUV-land. Posted via web from [...]

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