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Chevrolet Volt. Part four.
Today was time to return the Volt. This car was a lot of fun, and I must say, one of my favorite car to drive.And fun to be in as well.It is a very nice, modern and well finished interior.And I do like the 2 bucket seats in the back. As most cars never carry… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt. Part four.
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2014 Cadillac Escalade?
Who knows.This looks a bit radical to me.The next Escalade will still be based on the Chevy Pick up truck. And this looks more like some car base thing.Or not? Either way, we will see an all new Escalade sometime next year. But I really don’t think, and hope, it will be as popular as… Continue reading 2014 Cadillac Escalade?
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2013 Toyota Auris
The current Auris was never sold in the US. It is what Europe gets instead of the ultra bland Corolla. This all new model doesn’t really look that much modern than the current one.So it looks like they might follow the same recipe with the next Corolla.“All new but the same”. And the Auris has… Continue reading 2013 Toyota Auris
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze wagon
Let’s start the day with something we are not getting: the new wagon version of the Cruze. Which is ridiculous.We are getting the diesel next year, so why not the wagon. And the hatchback too. The Cruze is one of the best cars in its segment and GM should do whatever they can to push… Continue reading 2013 Chevrolet Cruze wagon
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Chevrolet Volt. Part three.
Went to Malibu today, and was able to charge the Volt for a while. But not the full 4 hrs required to fully charge the car.So I got only 24 miles on it.Which was fine. I can charge it again tomorrow at work. Most people buying this car wouldn’t have this problem, as they could… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt. Part three.
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New Cadillac Coupe coming up?
We know there is a Volt based ELR coming out next year.But Cadillac is also working on a new range toper model.Something RWD, above the new XTS. And there are rumors about this new car being a coupe.Which the car pictured here could be. This is not the first time we see a big Cadillac… Continue reading New Cadillac Coupe coming up?
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Chevrolet Volt. Day two.
Still not charged up, and still a blast to drive.A few online forums listed The ArcLight Cinema in Hollywood as having a couple of charging stations in the parking lot.Unfortunately, I found out they have been taken out about a year ago…So no charging today. The Volt drives great no matter what. The car being… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt. Day two.
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Another day, another Chinese copy…
This one is from DongFen.Which usually builds cars for Nissan. This one uses the design of the previous Kia Sorento with a Cadillac SRX front end. Go figure… The engine is a 2.0 Liter from Nissan. The whole thing is supposedly priced at around $12 000.
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Chevrolet Volt. Day one.
I finally was able to get a Volt, late yesterday.It came to me with about 12 miles left on the charge. And I really do not have a way to plug it in until after the week end.Which is too bad.The pure electric drive is quite an amazing experience. The car does feel heavy, which… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt. Day one.
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VW Beetle Turbo. Wrapping up…
I returned the Bug yesterday. As I said, I think the 2.5 Liter with a 5 speed is the one to get.The lag of the turbo and the DSG zapped all the fun. Plus the 2.5 is quieter and smoother. Which fits the luxury ride much better.There are still things I am not crazy about… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Wrapping up…
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Peugeot 301
Looks like it is based on the new 208.A boring “trunk added” version of the cool 208. It does have that “emerging market” look to it. Even though it will be built in Spain, it is not, so far, intended for western Europe.Its main market will be Latin America, Africa, The Middle East and eastern… Continue reading Peugeot 301
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VW Beetle Turbo. Day four.
I am still enjoying the Beetle very much every day.I realized, and mentioned before, than all of the electrical problems I have had are due to a previously disconnected battery. I have been using the regular D setting more today. And found out it’s just fine for when you just want to cruse around.I then… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Day four.
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2014/15 Passat Coupe?
The European Passat got a few changes for the 2012 model year, but it is not an all new model like the one we have here in the US.So a brand new Passat for Europe is due in a couple of years. And there is yet another rumor of a coupe version.This is an illustration… Continue reading 2014/15 Passat Coupe?
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VW Beetle Turbo. Day three.
The interior is where this new Bug is obviously more upscale than the New Beetle was.It almost feels like an Audi version of the Beetle. Even the hard plastics have a good texture. And there is no chrome whatsoever. Every metal trim has a much classier matt finish.But, a friend of mine sitting in the… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Day three.
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2012 Toyoa Axio=2013 Corolla?
As you can see, so far the Axio as been really close to our Corolla. Except for the front and rear ends.Interiors are the same, and profiles are almost identical.(Axio is on top)So feast your eyes on this all new Axio now coming out in Japan.Again, front and rear designs will be different on our… Continue reading 2012 Toyoa Axio=2013 Corolla?
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Renault Alpine Concept
Renault will finally introduce a new concept inspired by the old Alpine sports car.They have been talking for many years about a new model. The original Alpine came out in 1955, but the most famous model, the A108/110 came out in 1958.Later models became larger, more and more luxurious, fancy and expensive. The usual sad… Continue reading Renault Alpine Concept
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VW Beetle Turbo. Day two.
Thanks to one of you, I was able to reset the auto up and down window feature. They now work properly. (so it was not a VW electric bug after all)But I was still unable to do the same for the sunroof, which still opens only half way. Drove the car a lot more today,… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Day two.
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Something you don’t see every day…
Yet… Just saw this new Cadillac XTS being unloaded at some “GM Center” around L.A last week.Although I was only able to take this one picture, I saw the whole car.And it does look really nice in the flesh.
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2013/14 Audi A3
We have already seen the new A3. As a 3 door hatchback. This is the new 5 door. A model we will be getting in the US, alongside the all new 4 door sedan.The usual Audi redesign: same but new.
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VW Beetle Turbo. Day one
I thought I would report a few things on the Beetle I just got yesterday.I have 3 friends who own the previous “New” Beetle, and I was very familiar with that model.So it is a bit strange to drive something that feels familiar yet all new.Kind of like talking to a friend of yours after… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Day one
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VW Beetle test drive coming up
I always liked the Beetle. Old and new.And I was able to participate to a customer clinic for the all new convertible over 2 years ago. This week I finally get to actually drive one. And keep it for a whole week. The one I just got is a Turbo Automatic model. (Even though I… Continue reading VW Beetle test drive coming up
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Ford Focus Electric test drive.
I must say this was a moment I will remember for a long time.My first time behind the wheel of a fully electric car.It felt kind of like watching color TV for the 1st time. It’s new and exciting, and you know it will be everywhere in few years. The design itself is familiar, almost… Continue reading Ford Focus Electric test drive.
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All new 2013 Altima starts production
Nissan started production of the all new Altima today in Tennessee.Which also marks the 20th anniversary of the US built model. Nissan also mentioned their intention to beat the Camry as the number one selling car in the US. Toyota sold about 40 000 more Camrys last year. So it is possible for Nissan to… Continue reading All new 2013 Altima starts production
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Chevrolet Trax
It looks like the Chevrolet version of the Buick Encore isn’t a total clone.Although proportions are the same, of course. Kind of like the GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox.But the Chevrolet won’t be coming to the US.Which is kind of weird. Since a small Chevrolet SUV makes much more sense than a tiny Buick.And… Continue reading Chevrolet Trax
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2013 BMW 1 series 3 door
Another expected development: the 3 door version of the redesigned 1 series 5 door… And just like the 5 door, this hatchback isn’t coming over here.But if you imagine a trunk instead of the hatch, you can almost see the next 1 series coupe we’ll be getting here next year.Which will , by then, be… Continue reading 2013 BMW 1 series 3 door