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Pininfarina Duettottanta concept (w/ Gallery)

Pininfarina today revealed the Duettottanta concept, an homage to Alfa Romeo on its 100th birthday. The Duettottanta concept showcases a simple but modern design aesthetic that is a "fluid interpretation of what a spider should be," Design Director Lowie Vermeersch told Car Design News. "It evokes the feeling of wanting to take it for a drive..." Read more about the two-seat concept car and see our own unique photos in our 2010 Geneva Motor Show highlights.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010) first official pictures: it's the new 147

Alfa has revived an historic badge for its all-new 147 replacement, seen here in these first official pictures issued today. Following a last-minute decision to ditch the name Milano – precipitated by angry Milanese workers irritated at Alfa naming the car after the town despite having shifted operations to Turin – the Golf fighter will be called Giulietta. Using a new platform that will underpin the next Fiat Brava, the Giulietta uses a mix of steel and aluminium clothed in bodywork that borrows cues from the 8C supercar – sort of – including sweptback headlights and a narrow glasshouse.

Electric car world record on single charge – but it’s pointless

The Japanese Electric Vehicle Club did 632 miles in this Electric Daihatsu Mira Van When car endurance records are set they feel relevant only if they are real-world records. Records set by a car you can buy doing something you could do. A bit like Tom Ford’s run to Munich and back in a BMW 320d ED last week when he managed over 1,000 miles on a single standard tank of fuel.