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Alfa Romeo’s future master plan

Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo’s thrilling new 4C sports car "marks a line in the sand" for the Italian firm, according to head of Alfa Romeo Europe, Louis-Carl Vignon. Speaking to MSN Cars at the launch of the 4C, the Alfa exec confirmed the marque’s future products will be inspired by its new halo model, meaning we’ll see more high-tech, efficient and performance-focused Alfa Romeo’s in the near future. On Bing: see pictures of the Alfa Romeo 4C Alfa Romeo 4C review A new off-roader will make up the heart of the Alfa Romeo range Vignon also outlined that further variants of the 4C are possible, potentially including an open-top spider version, as well as a higher-powered, more hardcore model.

Renault confirms new standalone coupe model

Renault has confirmed that it’s working on a new coupe model, to sit above the Megane Coupe, but to be sized and priced below the existing Laguna Coupe. Work only began late in 2010, but there will be a Renaultsport version and the Alpine name may feature. What do new know about this new Renault coupe?

Ferrari 458 Italia Configurator +Video

There's now a Ferrari 458 Italia Configurator online Nothing particularly ground-breaking on the 458 configurator – it’s all pretty standard fare – but it can while away hours for Ferrari nuts around the world, as they fantasise on the perfect 458 spec whilst pretending to work on that latest report on their desk. We tried to make some really appalling combinations, but we failed. The 458 conspires to look pretty stunning whatever combination of 20 odd colours, a couple of wheel styles and variations on brake calipers you choose.