Fiat Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo told a group of journalists in Maranello yesterday that Maserati plans to introduce a sporty crossover wagon as the first collaboration with Fiat Group bedmate, Alfa Romeo. While the new car may share some characteristics of Maserati's Giugiaro-designed Kubang crossover concept (pictured) — shown at the Detroit NAIS show in 2003 — it may take on a new look, considering Alfa will be providing the design. Still, it'll be the first product of a new strategy by Fiat Group to align Maserati and Alfa in a loveknot of architectures, parts and sales networks. And, yes, we'll likely see it in the states.

AUTO INDUSTRY REPORT: Maserati wagon planned [Detroit Free Press]

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