Mazda Sharing Next-Gen Miata Architecture with Alfa Romeo

Headlining today's Out of Left Field News is an announcement from Mazda and Fiat that the two companies will collaborate on the development and manufacture of a small rear-drive roadster. Yes, that rear-drive roadster: The plan has Mazda's next-gen Miata serving as the basis for a future Alfa Romeo roadster due in 2015. (The next Miata is expected to go on sale by mid-2014.) Of course, the two cars will be brand-specific and get unique styling and engines. Good thing, too, because we aren't sure how to say "Skyactiv" in Italian. Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

puts the internet to work for you. via task 647533