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V6-only Ford F-150 Limited gets more luxury and utility

The big news for the Limited trim option of the 2013 Ford F-150 is that it will be powered exclusively by the company's EcoBoost V6, making 365 hp while returning a claimed 22 mpg on the highway in two-wheel drive trim. The new F-150 Limited gets 22-inch polished aluminum wheels, body-color front and rear bumpers and standard HID headlights. The Limited comes only in SuperCrew configuration, and only in three colors—red, black and white.

Aston Martin in talks with Mercedes for engine supply

It has seemed for some time that Aston Martin’s wish-list for future engines revolved around Mercedes. They currently use a V12 developed from Ford’s Mondeo V6 and a V8 that’s a development of the 4.2 litre that was in Jaguars (and Range Rovers) until a few years ago, but new engines (and new platforms) are vital if Aston are to remain competitive. Before the recent investment in AML by Investindustrial, there were plans for Aston to use both engines and platforms from Mercedes (the Lagonda SUV was built on the underpinnings of the Mercedes GL) and even the possibility that Aston Martin would design and build the next generation Maybach.

Nissan GT-R gets light upgrades for new model year

Nissan revealed the next iteration of the Japanese-spec GT-R supercar last week. The 2013 model will enter that market sometime this month, but those sold in the U.S. will debut in January and be sold as 2014 models.