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Autodelta gave this sketch of the next Alfa 157 GTAM. Concidering the fact that the two companies have very close relations, this sketch is probably very near to the production version of 2005

PRESS RELEASE: Safety, comfort, agility: these are the outstanding attributes of the new C-Class. The Saloon excels with a many-faceted product concept which meets the expectations of various customer target groups. With the AVANTGARDE, ELEGANCE and CLASSIC lines, Mercedes-Benz offers three individual models whose emphasis is on either comfort or agility. All model variants share the latest, state-of-the-art technology. This includes the newly developed AGILITY CONTROL package with situation-responsive shock absorber control, the Intelligent Light System with five different lighting functions and the PRE-SAFE® preventive occupant protection system. There is a choice of four and six-cylinder engines with up to 13 percent more output than the preceding model, accompanied by up an to six percent lower fuel consumption.

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• Ferrari is testing out a new 4wheel drive system for its front engined models. In normal conditions it gives 100% torque to the back wheels, sending torque at the front only when the car loses control. Sounds to me like the expensive way to put an ESP...

• BMW is considering whether or not to make an M version of it's 7 Series sedan, after the new Audi S8 and the Mercedes S-Class AMG models. With that kind of looks, it will probably be the only M model that won't make you go “mmm”...

• KIA has nearly completed it's all new European designed and made hatch (Golf sized) called unofficially ED (European Design). Its official presentation will be in Geneva 2006. Damn. We will all miss the Cerato…

• HYUNDAI on the other hand, has decided that it won’t bring the new US and Korean Accent in Europe. Instead it will develop a new one based on the Kia ED. Seems like the US and Korean models “accent” wasn’t good for Europe…

• LAMBORGHINI is developing a new base model for the Gallardo, with an Audi RS4 V8 engine, and rear wheel drive. At least they got half of the concept right...

• Mini Sources very close to the English company have revealed that Mini will show an American version of it’s Concept Frankfurt & Concept Tokio. Mmm, let me guess: It will be called Concept Detroit…

• Opel is considering the option of holding the name Antara (from the SUV Concept in Frankfurt) for its production model. It could be worse. They could of chosen a name like “Uberfahrt”…