Touring 's gorgeous Disco Volante

Apparently retro is still the flavour of the month, just take a look at Carrozzeria Touring's Disco Volante concept which not only borrows its name but also retro curves from the Alfa Romeo C52 Disco Volante.

Delicious and if you are a collector with a serious stash, call them up and place an order. Buying cars off the shelf is so pleb, these days you order your cars to order...just like in the the old days

Alfa Romeo to build Mazda MX5 challenger

According to British magazine AutoExpress, Alfa Romeo is working on a car to challenge the Mazda MX-5 which is the reigning small, simple, fun sports car champion.

Seeign as how Mazda has had the big blue ocean to itself for the last two decades, it is about time someone gave them a run for their money.

The goal is to come up with a STG25.000 two seater to replace the Brera Spyder and some suggest that it could be based on the 2uettottanta  concept by Pininfarina.

More details after the jump

Alfa Romeo to build 300hp 1.8-liter Turbo Engine

Production Starts in 2013

Turbocharged small engines are advancing in great strides, they are now powering everything from compact sedans to luxury executive transports.

The Fiat Group will use Alfa Romeo to build a new turbocharged engine family, displacing 1.8-litre and capable of cranking up to 300 horses.

The Group revealed plans to produce a new four-cylinder gasoline direct injection turbo engine for Alfa Romeo at the firm's FMA plant in Pratola Serra in early 2013.