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[MotorAuthority] There is the new Pentastar V-6 engine as well as the Chrysler 300’s LX rear-wheel drive platform, though with emissions and fuel economy regulations tightening both of these items have lost much of their shine.One bright star in Chrysler’s future is the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which was developed with former partner Daimler and shares much in coming with the next-generation Mercedes-Benz ML SUV.According to a new report, Fiat bosses are considering using the big Jeep platform for a new premium Alfa Romeo SUV that could take on vehicles like the BMW X5, Volkswagen Touareg and Audi Q7 in the North American market. Given the relative success of the current Grand Cherokee in Europe, the new Alfa Romeo SUV could also prove a success across the Atlantic as well.Expect the Alfa Romeo SUV to miss out on much of the Grand Cherokee’s off-road credentials, as well as its HEMI V-8 powerplants.

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[Autocar Online - News] Autocar - New Alfa 149 spied testing: Although it’s currently known as the 149, the production car is likely to carry a different moniker, with Alfa looking for to give the car a name following the pattern set by the Mito. Like the Mito, the 149’s styling will again be inspired by the Alfa 8C supercar.

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