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
Auto Talk: McLaren MP4-12C ‘Project Alpha’ cars being built for Windy City rich
It has become clear that the McLaren MP4-12C is car that can match Ferrari and Aston Martin in terms of outright performance, and with vehicles like the X-1 Concept, we’re starting to believe that the company can hang with the big boys in terms of special editions, too. Funk Flex
