Dodge has released a second smash-cut “How to…” ad for the new Dart. Just like the last one, its full of a whole lot of stuff coming at you at once. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Leaked Mini Cooper JCW GP specs suggest 218 HP, fully adjustable suspension
Mini officially unveiled the John Cooper Works GP back in May, but it has yet to release any official specs or details about its limited-production hot hatch. Fortunately, the folks over at MotoringFile.com have apparently stumbled upon some leaked spec sheets for the European version of the car. (Official U.S. specs and features are reportedly set to be released later this month). Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Mercedes bringing Aesthetics S Concept to Paris, hints at 2013 S-Class
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is no ordinary car, so it gets no ordinary teasers. Instead of a single photo with a couple of artistic graphical strokes to whet appetites for the redesigned 2013 S-Class, we get the Aesthetics S sculpture and notice of a vernissage at the Paris Motor Show. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Alfa Romeo’s version of Mazda MX-5 Miata to be costlier, offer own engines
If this comes to pass, it shouldn’t be a surprise in the least, but What Car? is reporting that the Alfa Romeo version of the roadster it is co-developing with Mazda will be more expensive than the MX-5 Miata upon which it is based. Alfa’s market perception alone would seem to encourage that scenario, but it sounds like intentionally avoiding competition is also be at play, as Mazda’s CEO has told the magazine that “the two cars were unlikely to be priced or positioned to compete against each other.” Funk Flex
Auto Talk: Aston Martin Virage discontinued after short lifespan
It’s said that middle children have it worst, and that’s certainly the case for the Aston Martin Virage: after only 18 months of life and little more than 1,000 units sent into the world, it’s reportedly being sent to The Great Crusher in the Sky. Anointed as a stepping stone from the slightly softer, 470-horsepower DB9 to the rowdier 510-hp DBS, it looks like the 490-hp Virage simply can’t make a case for itself in light of the evolution of the DB9. Funk Flex
Auto Talk: 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk and Wrangler Moab Special Edition announced
Jeep has lifted the lid on two new special editions for its lineup, both focused on energizing the brand’s spiritual base of off-roading enthusiasts. Funk Flex
