
Alfa Romeo has unleashed the all new Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 for the British market. The car is available in three different trim levels namely Turismo, Lusso and Veloce, and equipped with the second generation 1.3-liter MultiJet engine (95 hp) that complies with the Euro 5 emissions legislation. In terms of performance, the Alfa MiTo 1.3 JTDM-2 has a top speed of 112 mph and is able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 11.6 seconds. price starts at £13,995 OTR (about $21,400). [Autoevolution]

The all new Nissan Micra has been unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Built on Nissan’s new V-platform, this compact car is available in two different engine options, a naturally aspirated 1.2-liter three-cylinder petrol producing 80 hp and 108 Nm of torque or a turbocharged version of the same engine with direct injection that outputs 98 hp and 142 Nm of torque. These engines are coupled to either a 5-speed manual gearbox or Nissan’s all-new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Other features of the car worth mentioning include a new parking space measurement system, a touch-screen navigation and audio system and a glass roof. The Micra is scheduled to go on sale in Thailand in March and in Europe in November. More»