2016 Fiat Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Home > Features > 2016 Fiat/Abarth Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata: Fusion Cuisine - Feature 2016 Fiat/Abarth Spider and Mazda MX-5 Miata: Fusion Cuisine The most anticipated of the 25 Cars Worth Waiting For from 2015–2018. APRIL 2014 BY CAR AND DRIVER MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHERS MULTIPLE ILLUSTRATORS 885 SHARES 10 TWEETS Why does one of the cars above have an Alfa grille? When we originally published this piece in our magazine, Fiat-Chrysler's version of the next Mazda Miata was slated to go to that brand; the latest intelligence suggests that Fiat or Abarth will get the car instead, with the latter being the frontrunner. Either way, there’s some precedent for this Italo-Japanese mash-up. Back in the 1960s, young Mazda hired Italians, such as Giorgetto Giugiaro, to design a few cars. Remember the Mazda Luce (LOO-chay)?

No? Well, a quarter century after the first Mazda MX-5 Miata dropped from heaven, the fourth generation will arrive on a platform shared with the new Fiat/Abarth Spider. The deal works for both parties: Mazda does the bulk of the engineering, builds the cars, and enjoys the economies of scale, while Fiat-Chrysler finally gets a new roadster. The next Miata/Spider is built on a Mazda-developed front-engine, rear-drive platform that makes ample use of Mazda’s parts bin. The Miata will come with fuel-efficient Skyactiv four-cylinder engines. Top-of-the-line versions will make around 200 horsepower, and a slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission will be standard.

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 The Spider, by contrast, likely will be fitted with either a 1.4-liter turbo four shared with the Fiat 500 Abarth or a version of the 1.7-liter turbocharged four from the Alfa Romeo 4C. Expect the Fiat/Abarth to use a dual-clutch automatic. Prices for the Mazda should start in the mid-$20,000 range, with its Italianate sibling commanding a premium. And while the Miata will be a continuation of a successful and fascinating heritage, its sister model will start anew, benefiting from Mazda’s engineering and manufacturing expertise. See, and you’re always complaining that the media only reports bad news.

2014 Acura TL

The fourth generation Acura car, presented in 2014 Acura TL vehicles at this year’s International Auto Show in New York. Since 1995, when the company replaced the name Acura Vigor, Acura TL new name, the car began to attract more attention globally.

This luxury sedan, marvelous appearance, each impression in history of existence, accustomed customers and fans, we always can expect better than the last. He was awarded the “Best Sports Sedan” and “Best Blend of Sport and Luxury”, 2006, the company Acura has not stopped the process of improving and upgrading the vehicle. Acura TL is characterized by unique features and functions, who by now have become attractions.

2014 Acura TL is a five-seating , which will be available in a number of exterior colors. What this car a distinct look and makes it very attractive, they are LED lights, which are also called JEWEL EYES. Although the 2014 Acura TL features, good fuel efficiency, dynamic performance, advanced ride and spacious, innovative technologies and driver assistance facilities, Acura’s team has decided to introduce the Acura TL Special Edition, in order to maintain the current position in the market , that is so saturated and the competition is extremely high.

Acura TL starts losing popularity because of its design, so the company hopes to be able to prevent the decline in its popularity by making the offer to include new special edition. Named “TL Special Edition”, this model will be available exclusively in Bellanova pearly white, crystal black pearl, graphite metallic and bright moon silver metallic colors. Changes in appearance are very modest, and include a rear spoiler, “Special Edition” label and 18-inch alloy wheels.

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The cabin is comfortably equipped with Ebony leather seats, automatic climate control with two zones and audio system with 276 watts. There are also special roof system and start the car without a key (Keyless Access System). TL will run special edition 3.5-liter V6 engine that develops 280 hp and 344 Nm of torque. It is connected to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.

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New Qashqai

Between the Juke, Rogue, Murano, Xterra, Pathfinder and Armada, Nissan offers a wide variety of crossovers and SUVs in this market. And that's not even counting the trucks, vans and Infiniti crossovers. But in the European market, it all comes down the Qashqai. Not that Nissan doesn't offer other crossovers in Europe, it's just that the Qashqai has, since its introduction in 2007, accounted for the lion's share, with over two million sold globally (of which 1.5 million were in Europe). And now, after teasing it repeatedly, Nissan has introduced the all-new model.

Larger, sleeker, more advanced, more comfortable and more environmentally friendly than the model it replaces, the new Qashqai is designed in Europe, for Europe, and hits the market at the start of the new year. It's the first European model to be based on Renault-Nissan's new Common Alliance Platform that will eventually encompass three Nissan models and 11 Renaults built in locations around the world.

An array of gasoline and diesel engines, ranging from 110 to 150 horsepower, will be available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations, with either a six-speed manual or the type of continuously variable transmission which Nissan champions.

While the previous model was offered in seven-seat Qashqai +2 configuration, that role is now taken by the X-Trail (known to us as the new Rogue, with which you could easily mistake the new Qashqai, so similar is the styling), leaving this as a strict five-seater. But those five passengers will ride in improved comfort, coddled by the latest technologies an industrial giant like the Renault-Nissan Alliance has to offer. Interested in reading more? There's a long press release below, and a full array of 35 high-resolution images in the gallery above.



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2014 Ford Taurus

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Ford unveiled the Taurus nomenclature for the first time in 1985 and kept the model into production for almost two decades, making the sedan the second oldest nameplate it offered on the North American market. Because of dwindling sales, Ford pulled the Taurus from its retail showrooms in the 2007 model year, leaving it just as a fleet vehicle. In the 2008 model year, the Taurus returned as the re-badged and restyled Ford Five Hundred.

However, Ford understood that bringing back the name won’t help much if its neglected the model as much as it did just before its initial demise. Having learned from its mistakes, Ford unveiled the sixth-generation Taurus with an all-new look that was revolutionary for the era. This new generation brought a completely new look, completely transforming the face of the Taurus and, of course, customers’ opinions about it. In 2013 Taurus received a facelift that made it even more attractive and kept it looking relatively fresh.

For the 2014 model year, Taurus is offered in three trim levels — SE, SEL and Limited — with prices starting from $27,495.

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Specifications:

price:

$27495

Engine:

inline-4

Transmission:

six-speed automatic transmission

Horsepower @ RPM:

240 @ 5500

MPG(Hwy):

32

Torque @ RPM:

270 @ 3000

Displacement:

2.0 L

0-60 time:

8.3 sec. (Est.)

Top Speed:

113 mph (Est.)

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