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2011 VW Sharan
I guess they show us the interior first… Something we don’t see every day in a US Minivan: a stick shift on the floor. If VW really wanted to offer an alternative to the sea of Japanese minivans in the US, this would be a good choice.
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5 door Mini?
As you can see on this illustration, it wouldn’t take much. Mini could just take the new Countryman body and lower it. And voila! A 5 door Mini. A cheap way to add yet another model to an ever expending line up. The roadster is coming soon too. Should they do it?
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2011 Kia Optima
Just a few details. After a few teaser illustrations last week. We’ll see the whole thing very soon.
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2011 VW Jetta illustration
The top picture doesn’t look that good. But it could be pretty close to what we’ll see next year. The new Jetta will actually be a 4 door version of the coupe concept (2nd pic) we’ve see a few weeks ago. The coupe was a very good looking car, in a conservative kind of way.… Continue reading 2011 VW Jetta illustration
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More pictures of the Lexus TC200h
I still think it is bland and pretty clumsy. And I’m sure the white color doesn’t help…
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2011 Renault Espace
The Espace has always been one of the most futuristic minivan around. I guess the next one will keep the tradition going. Walking on that fine line between super modern and just too weird…
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Buick coupe coming up?
That’s what they’ve been saying. Buick would like a coupe in their line up. One advice from Mr.Burlapp: just find a way to build a production version of the amazing looking Riviera concept from 2007. And ad a convertible version. It could very well be based on the upcoming Regal/Insignia platform. Buick seems to be… Continue reading Buick coupe coming up?
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2012 Cadillac ATS?
This seems to match the spy picture I posted a few weeks ago about the upcoming small Cadillac. The ATS will also come as a coupe and a convertible. The perfect small Cadillac for the brand to re-enter he European market. The RWD sedan will be about the size of 3 series BMW. This is… Continue reading 2012 Cadillac ATS?
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2011 Porsche Cayenne videos
It still doesn’t feel as high end as the asking price to me. Especially outside, where now, besides the front end, it looks a lot like many much cheaper SUVs from around the world.
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Opel Ampera production model
The Ampera was shown as a prototype before. This is the production version that should come out sometime after the Volt. So it’s basically a Volt with an Opel front end, for the European market. We’ve seen the Volt so much already that the Opel version looks almost fresh and new. And a bit more… Continue reading Opel Ampera production model
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Interior pictures of the new Lexus CT200h
The 1st thing I noticed was how well resolved was the rear visibility problem was. By blocking the view almost entirely…Genius. Besides that, it doesn’t seem to offer anything the competition doesn’t. And you have to live with the busy and soft exterior design. Let’s hope it gets much more than the 35mpg the US… Continue reading Interior pictures of the new Lexus CT200h
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2010 VW Cross Golf
The Cross version of the Golf has been available in Europe for a few years. But now it receives the new VW front end that all VWs must have. The Cross Golf is actually based on the slightly larger, and taller Golf Plus, not available in the US. And just like the Cross Polo we… Continue reading 2010 VW Cross Golf
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2011 Porsche Cayenne
I guess people who like the current one might like this. I never liked the Cayenne much. Never really got over the idea of it… This looks a bit busier. And I don’t think a dark beige interior should be in a Porsche. Light tan and black combo is good, but that Japanese sedan beige… Continue reading 2011 Porsche Cayenne
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More pictures of the Honda CR-Z
As you can see, this is the Japanese version. With a small backseat we won’t even be getting as an option. Which will make the car pretty expensive to insure. (Try to call your insurance company and get a quote on a 2 seater car…) I think I still like the car. A bit… It’s… Continue reading More pictures of the Honda CR-Z
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2013 Saab 9-1
On, off, on, off again. Now the rumor of a small Saab 9-1 is on again. Just days after the sell of Saab became official. It seems that the new owners are interested in competing with the Mini and Audi A1. Why not. I just hope it does look better than this horrible illustration.
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Hummer is dead.
We are finally rid of these obnoxious beasts. I don’t mind big cars, but the vulgarity of these things was pretty unbearable. Even the Chinese company that was supposed to get it couldn’t make a strong enough case to the Chinese government. They’re OK with political prisoners, but want nothing to do with Hummer.
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Next Toyota RAV4?
That’s what I was told but I can’t really tell. Under that kind of camouflage, most compact SUVs look the same. What do you think?
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Camaro RS in the Burlapp garage
After years of seeing this as a concept, then a production model, I am finally getting to drive it for myself. My model has the RS package and a 6 speed auto. (SS V8 Stick next week) So far so good. It’s been just 2 days, but every morning, I can’t wait to get out… Continue reading Camaro RS in the Burlapp garage
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Lexus CT 200h Interior
Nothing really spectacular, but it does seem upscale. Plus, it is the only hybrid in its class. Something other premium Euro compacts don’t offer. Yet…
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2011 Kia Optima
From these pictures and the official renderings, it looks like another winner for Kia. We’ll see the real thing very soon…
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2012 Chevrolet Aveo
Another good looking small car for us! After the Fiesta, it is GM’s turn to bring us a good looking small sedan. The interior looks about as good as the one in the Cruze. This can only be good news for us . But maybe bad news for the Cruze. The Cruze design is getting… Continue reading 2012 Chevrolet Aveo
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Lexus CT 200h
Compared to the European competition like the Audi A3 and the BMW 1 series, this new small Lexus seems a bit clumsy looking. A bunch of ideas put together in a weird way. A very un-European looking design. Underneath, the power train seems to be similar to the one used in the 2010 Prius. More… Continue reading Lexus CT 200h
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2012 7 passenger Prius?
Just another illustration of what it might look like. And it’s probably pretty close. The Prius family is supposed to grow and include this larger version pictured here, a sporty coupe and a smaller compact hatchback. At least that was the plan up to last year, when the Prius name and reputation were golden…
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More bad news from Toyota
This video shows how the sudden acceleration problem can actually be reproduced. And, unlike what Toyota has been claiming all along, it IS a software problem. Even worse, the onboard computer cannot “see” it. So if you go to your dealer, it’ll say your car is fine and that nothing ever happened. Which is what… Continue reading More bad news from Toyota