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2015 Audi TT
First picture so far. Many more coming very soon. And the is looking pretty sad. Not new at all. Like all “new” Audi designs, a squared off version of the current model. The TT has always been a really nice looking car, and this is still. But at the same time, I think it is… Continue reading 2015 Audi TT
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VW T-Roc Concept
Yes another one! Another SUV concept from VW. Meanwhile, none of the previous ones have turned into a production model yet. We still have to see production versions of the Taigun, Crossblue or Crossblue Coupe. They don’t need more concepts, they need new models. There isn’t much on the horizon for the US. Except a… Continue reading VW T-Roc Concept
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What could have been: 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
This doesn’t look like a Jeep to me at all. More like a Dodge Durango. But I hear this was an early proposal for the 2009 redesign. The real thing.
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Mystery Buick
This was caught in China. (A.K.A “The land of Buicks”) It is not the Lacrosse. Not the Regal air Verano. And not the China Only Excelle. The top pic shows side lines similar to the Lacrosse though. What is this???
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Opel Insignia Country Tourer
A while ago, GM’s product boss Marc Reuss was quoted saying: “I still think no one’s offering a really good, affordable, fun, good looking, fun to drive wagon at a reasonable price point… There’s a lot of wagons in the market, but they’re all really expensive and there’s a lot of people that can’t afford… Continue reading Opel Insignia Country Tourer
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2015 Audi TT
Just a small teaser video. Showing us that “real artists” worked on the new TT. (Even though it will look just a squared off version of the current one.) Audi seems to be so afraid of designing anything new.
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More pictures of the Volvo Estate Concept
Amazing. It could be really sad if this never turns into a production car…
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Opel Astra OPC Extreme
This is a crazy looking super sport version of the Astra coupe. Powered by a 300HP version of their 2.0 Liter Turbo. (seems that every European car maker now has a 2.0 Liter with 300HP…) This car is actually mostly for track use. I would guess. But I was just thinking… This would make the… Continue reading Opel Astra OPC Extreme
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Volvo Concept Estate
Basically a wagon version of the Concept Coupe we saw a few months ago. Basically modern versions of the old P1800 models. Which is great. This one looks fantastic. And also, ready to go! But… I am afraid this will either never turn into a production car. Or will be many years from now, when… Continue reading Volvo Concept Estate
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2015 Audi TT
All I am saying is: don’t expect much… It will basically looked like a squared off version of the current 7 year old design. Sure, it will be ‘all new”. But like all recent Audis, it won’t look new. At all. Only owners of the current model will be able to tell the difference… I… Continue reading 2015 Audi TT
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2015 Nissan Juke
the top picture is the second teaser for the updated Juke. The red car is the current model. As you can see, not much is changing. At least from the rear angle. I didn’t except much, since this is only a mid-cycle refresh. But this looks like a case of “why bother” so far…
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Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
Alfa is rumored to present a convertible (Spider) version of its 4C sports car at the Geneva Auto show next month. It makes sense . As the 4C already looks like it was designed for both versions. The picture above is just an illustration. But the rumors do mention new headlight designs and wheels for… Continue reading Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
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2015 Mini Clubman
Here is a picture comparing the concept we saw yesterday to the real thing, testing in Europe. It looks like the production model is really close. But the proportions are different enough to make it much less aggressive looking. Windows are much taller in the production model. But it looks like the weird “non-Mini” looking… Continue reading 2015 Mini Clubman
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R.I.P: Honda Insight
Honda is killing a car that most people thought was dead already. So not many people will be crying… The 2nd version of the Insight was mostly a disappointment. Instead of something corky and original like the 1st one. They came up with a car that looked like a copy of the Prius. With worst… Continue reading R.I.P: Honda Insight
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2015 Mercedes C-Class Coupe
This is just an illustration. But the next C-Class coupe might be an easy guess. Just take the new 2014 C-Class sedan, throw in a bit of the all new S-Class coupe. Stir. Don’t shake. I do hope they revise the front end. Like they did on the S-Class coupe compared to the sedan. A… Continue reading 2015 Mercedes C-Class Coupe
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SsangYong XLV Concept
SsangYong has never sold cars in the US. But that might change soon. Since they have recently announced their entry in our market, under another name. This could be as soon as next year. And the name has not been released yet. (But anything will be better than SsangYong…) So this new concept might actually… Continue reading SsangYong XLV Concept
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Just thought I’d mention: I took the subway today!
I know I know. Not really car news. But Vince Burlapp news. As this was my first time ever using the Metro system in L.A. I have used subways in NewYork, Boston, San Francisco, Europe etc… But never here. Since, like most people in L.A, I go everywhere with my car. (Or the ones I… Continue reading Just thought I’d mention: I took the subway today!
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Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake
This is really not my kind of car… I do like jaguars. And wagons too. But the blue (They always seem to use the same blue, at least BMW M or Audi) lowered sports car with oversized wheels, blacked out chrome and too much power… Not really. It just turns a classy looking Jaguar into… Continue reading Jaguar XFR-S Sportbrake
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Mazda Hazumi concept
This is just a sketch so far. But if Mazda can really produce a Mazda2 that is even half that good looking, it should be fantastic. Since it will be produced in Mexico, the next “2” could be more popular in the US. If Mazda spend some advertising money on it that is… And please,… Continue reading Mazda Hazumi concept
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2014 VW CrossPolo
The newer version is on top. The Polo just got revised (slightly) for the new year, and here is the CrossPolo version. As you can see, it is harder than ever to tell the new one from the current model. (bottom) Still, the “new” Polo does come with a bunch of new engines. Among them… Continue reading 2014 VW CrossPolo
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Mini Clubman Concept
This is basically for us to get used to the idea of a 4 door Mini Cooper. A regular 4 door, not the larger Countryman model. But this is really weird, since the upcoming 4 door Mini won’t look like this at all. The interior is pure concept. The rear lights are really weird. Very… Continue reading Mini Clubman Concept
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Drive-E engines for the Volvo V40
Now it is the V40’s turn to get Volvo’s all new engines. It will be available with the new 2.0 Liter Turbo with 254HP. (The one we get here in the S60/V60) And a brand new 2.0 Liter Diesel with 190HP. Which should be really nice. But, as usual. This is not fir us since… Continue reading Drive-E engines for the Volvo V40
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Opel Adam coming to Buick. (In China)
GM will sell the Opel Adam as a small Buick in China starting next year. At least if we can believe the latest rumor. Let’s hope this is the 1st step to bring it over to the US as well. Although there were talks last year about the Adam and Cascada not being able to… Continue reading Opel Adam coming to Buick. (In China)
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Just thought I’d share: 1969 Pontiac CF 428 Concept
This is pretty stunning. An almost forgotten concept. Designed from “Carrozziere Coggiola” in Italy. (Which I have never heard of). This 44 year old design makes me a bit sad. Imagine what cars could look like today if things like these had been produced back then.
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2015 Citroen C1
This is horrible. After the super cool looking Cactus, this is really bad. The C1 is a clone of the Peugeot 108, so they share the same body. But that front end is one of the worst I have seen in years. And with the more conservative design of the new generation, it just doesn’t… Continue reading 2015 Citroen C1