As we get closer to the Geneva unveiling of the 159 and Brera, more websites are publishing pictures and info. This CarPages site summarizes the latest publicity photos and press releases. Looking very nice, but with things like full-time AWD and continuously variable valve timing, also very expensive.

In other decidedly less cool Alfa news, Fiat is switching the entire line to GM-based engines. Holden V-6s to be precise. While something of a downer, it should be noted the real heart of the engine, what makes all the power and most of the character, is the head design, and that's still something Alfa itself will still be in charge of.

I still want one. There's penny four thousand seven hundred sixty two, there's penny four thousand seven hundred sixty three...