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Marchionne's dilemma: To sell or not to sell Alfa to Volkswagen?

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne's self-confidence has helped him tackle problems that lesser executives would duck, but he may have met his match. In a public test of Marchionne's faith in his own turnaround strategy, in September Volkswagen Chairman Ferdinand Piech bluntly announced that he wants to buy Alfa Romeo. Piech was suggesting that VW--and only VW--could transform Fiat's perennial money-losing brand into a real moneymaker.

2014 Kia Cadenza priced at $35,900

The 2014 Kia Cadenza sedan will cost $35,900, including shipping charges, when it goes on sale later this month. Kia's new flagship sedan is offered in one trim level, though it’s also available with luxury and technology packages. Standard Cadenza features include an updated navigation system with the brand's in-house UVO eServices telematics system, an 8-inch touchscreen, with a standard back-up camera and back-up warning system, an Infinity 12-speaker audio system, leather seat trim with heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry with push-button start, a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat and Bluetooth wireless technology.

No Macan Can-Can ahead of Los Angeles debut

Our deeply absurdist, kitchy-kitsch streak wishes that Porsche would've seen fit to score this video with Jacques Offenbach's “The Infernal Gallop” in lieu of Some Generic Lux-Teuton 'Lectronic Track™. Maybe the automotive footage might've been intercut with Dutch camel racers wearing vintage Rijkspolitie outfits and libidinous dancing French girls. Zuffenhausen rarely accedes to our flights of fancy.