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Auto News For Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – Fiat 124 Spider Is A Less Attractive Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Fiat 124 Spider

Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, recalls and videos for Wednesday, November 18, 2015.

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Time was, we thought this car would turn out to be an Alfa Romeo. But here it is, the Fiat version of the new Mazda MX-5 Miata. So if you want a less attractive Mazda MX-5 Miata, you’ll seen be able to get a Fiat 124 Spider.

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