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Mazda Miata Test Drive
-HOW IT LOOKS.I did drive a version of the Miata last year, before the “facelift”, as they say.The new look is nice, but I still prefer the previous front end. It just looked more natural, and simpler.The rest of the car is pretty much the same.The Miata has always been a great looking car, and… Continue reading Mazda Miata Test Drive
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2010 Hyundai Sonata
More blurry pictures.Better ones to come real soon. And again, a good looking car. Especially considering the competition in the US.
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All new Citroen C3
The C3 is a very popular car in Europe. This all new redesigned model does look more upscale and even more modern than the current one.We probably will never see Citroen in the US again, so if you want to see this car, you’ll have to go to Europe.
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Chery QQme
Weird name for a weird car.And it pretty much looks exactly the same as the concept they did in 2005.Many people will this design weird and clunky. I actually like it.For a Chinese car, it doesn’t look like anything else. A true original. Sure, it’s not for everyone. Just like the Mini Cooper or the… Continue reading Chery QQme
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5 door Mini coming up?
The the upcoming SUV, but a regular 5 door version of the Mini.It would basically use the same body as the SUV but with the coupe’s smaller grille and hood.And of course, it would be lower and FWD. Why not…
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2010 Saab 9-5
These pictures are supposed to be the real thing.But I’m not sure.The wagon almost looks, well… too good to be true.Seems that the real thing would be more upright and less dramatic.But it does look great on this picture. We’ll see….
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New honda CRX coming up???
And it would be called the CRZ.And be very similar to the concept we’ve seen before.It will basically be a sportier coupe version of the new Insight. Finally, a sporty Hybrid. That could be a really nice and fun car.
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2010 Lexus GX
This picture shows the Toyota Prado version. Which is and will be sold here as the Lexus GX.Just the evolution of a boring design from boring to… More boring….
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Ford Fiesta Sedan
The new sedan version of the Fiesta went on sale in China.It will be the most popular version when it goes on sale in the US.Not nearly as cool looking as the hatchback, but nicer than our current Focus. Although that back end seems really high….
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Audi A5 Sportback
Almost naked this time.And it’s really not that exciting, is it…Looks more like a hatch version of the A4 than an A5. We’re not missing much by not having it in the US.We’ll get the larger A7.
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Chevrolet Sail
So far the Sail is mainly for the Chinese market.But it does look like some new Aveo of some sort to me.So we might actually get this over here one way or another. I’m sure the “new GM” will try to import any small car they make and see what sticks.This looks like it came… Continue reading Chevrolet Sail
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Upcoming small electric Renault coming up?
Renault will be showing a few “green” cars at the next Frankfurt auto show.One of them would be this tiny 3 seater that could compete with the Smart and Toyota iQ.It is fully electric with a range of about 100 miles. Not much, but plenty for a strictly city car. We’ll see if Nissan later… Continue reading Upcoming small electric Renault coming up?
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R.I.P: Karamann
the legendary company is yet another victim of the economy.They were mostly known for the stunning looking Karmann Ghia cars produced between 1955 and 1974.But later they were mostly designing tops for convertibles and manufacturing cars for other brands.Like the Megane CC, Audi A4 convertible, VW Cabrio, Mercedes CLK and the Chrysler Crossfire. They will… Continue reading R.I.P: Karamann
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Fiat 500 CC coming. Here..
The convertible version is scheduled to come over to the US as well as the regular coupe.When production starts in Mexico a little bit over a year from now.Good news for those who want to drive something original with tons of personality.By then, a new version of the new Beetle will be just about a… Continue reading Fiat 500 CC coming. Here..
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2.4 Liter for the new Buick Lacrosse
GM announced today that the base engine for the 2010 Lacrosse will be their new 2.4 Liter with 182hp.They are hoping to get 30MPG HWY with this engine.Unfortunately, the smaller engine will only be available in the base model.Although they might change their mind later like they did with the Malibu. 3.0 Liter and 3.6… Continue reading 2.4 Liter for the new Buick Lacrosse
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Yesterday’s Fiesta: The 1970 Ford Pinto
One of the very first commercial for what was to be the first small Ford in the US.40 years later we will be getting the all new Fiesta.
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First Fiats/Alfas in the US
Fiat said it will start building the 500 and the Panda in Mexico for the US market. (Panda becoming a Jeep) in 2011.The Alfa Romeo MiTo will be built in the US alongside a small Dodge Hornet based on the same platform. They also mentioned that the next Sebring (as well as the next Liberty… Continue reading First Fiats/Alfas in the US
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Buick Regal
Just thought I would refresh everyone’s memory with these pictures of the Chinese version of the Opel Insignia, the Buick Regal.Now that Buick US is officially calling it the Regal Concept in the US.It does look like we will get this car over here.
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Buick Regal Concept???
That’s just what these new Buick print ads are mentioning. They should the whole new Buick line up, including the new gorgeous Lacrosse.But also what they call the “Regal Concept”.We all now the new Regal is a version of the Opel Insignia sold in China. No matter what, it’s good to know that the Insignia… Continue reading Buick Regal Concept???
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Next BMW 1 series???
This illustration shows how the next small 1 series could look like.And it does seem pretty realistic. And boring. The 1 series hatch came out in Europe in 2004. So a new one is due out pretty soon.We only get the “way overpriced” coupe and convertible versions in the US. With the same engines offered… Continue reading Next BMW 1 series???
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R.I.P : Pontiac Vibe
The Vibe is dead after all.It was scheduled to be the only Pontiac available to the public for 2010, but it will stop being produced this August.That means no 2010 model at all. No 2010 Pontiac of any kind available for sale at all. The G6 will still be produced unto the next year for… Continue reading R.I.P : Pontiac Vibe
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All new Opel Astra
Now with interior pictures.Still not sure if we’ll ever see it in the States. GM still would own 35% of Opel in their deal with Magnia.So this might still end up as a small Buick. Just like it will in China.