Ford will finally be pushing the Mustang fully into the modern world.  The next incarnation of the popular sport coupe is reportedly scheduled for the 2014 production year.  New details are emerging, indicating that Ford will install a fully independent suspension on the next model: a first for the Mustang.  Along with that are a rumored turbocharged inline-four motor, a new 6-spd. manual-shift, and the use of a global platform.

So much for those high hopes.

The A3, Audi’s entry-level vehicle for North America, has run into a brick wall–figuratively speaking.  Audi had hoped to invest more resources in the upscale hatch, beginning with worldwide distribution of its 2.0 L diesel four, then bringing new bodystyles and trim levels for US buyers.  Sadly, that’s been put on hold due to a global downturn in sales.

Edmunds is reporting that production at the main factory in Ingolstadt will be temporarily halted due to the drop in demand.  Germany’s cash-for-clunkers program ran its course and is being blamed for the sudden drop-off in sales.  As Leftlane was quick to put out, the A3 is a pretty old vehicle by today’s standards.  With fresh compact competition coming from Japan to Audi’s native Germany, a new A3 is overdue.

We’d still welcome an RS3 on these shores.  We don’t know how much that’d do for Audi’s bottom line, but it’d make us happy.

Apparently the Chinese influence in the Regal’s design was greater than we realized.  It’s unfortunate that of all the brands Buick chose to mimic, it’d be the one that’s in worse shape.

And, like the Milan, the Regal is extremely dull.

Hot from Autoblog’s child labor press: we now have the prices for Buick’s Regal.  The mid-level CXL will be the only Regal at launch, starting at $27,000.  That starting model will include GM’s 2.4 L inline-four that’ll squeak out 182 hp.  The optional turbo 2.0 will up the price to $29,500 and bump up horsepower to a modest 220.  Both CXL powertrains will come with a 6-spd. auto tranny.

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