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2006 Nissan Wingroad
The Wingroad has never been sold in the US, so a new one isn’t huge news for us.But it has been sold in many countries, for a long time. The old one was using engines up to 2.0 Liter in size. So I don’t think it’s a very large car.The new one seems to use… Continue reading 2006 Nissan Wingroad
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What should have been the small Nissan
Well, the Cube, of course.That would have been great. A true original. Inexpensive and roomy.There were many rumors about the next generation coming to the US. I guess not… Hey! even the new Note would have been more modern than the Versa.Too bad… Seems like lots of people reading this site don’t like the Versa.… Continue reading What should have been the small Nissan
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Zhonghua, from China
Just curious. For around $20 000 with a 2.4 Liter engine. Would you actually consider it for your next car?Do you think the Chinese have a chance in the US market (the Zhonghua is, so far, for Europe only)? I think a lot of car makers are shaking right now.
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Crazy Suzuki Concept #2. The LC
This rear engine concept also looks like a lot of fun.A blend of old European designs, with a bit of 60’s Hondas and a sprinkle of Columbo’s car. That’s the kind of car that makes your day when you see one on the road. Imagine driving it…
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Subaru B5 (Concept)
I am just posting this as a sad reminder that some concept cars still look really, really bad.It actually looks like the worse concepts from the 70’s and early 80’s. A mix of shapes and textures that don’t go together. And Subaru usally has great interiors! This one looks both vulgar and cheap. A horrible… Continue reading Subaru B5 (Concept)
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Crazy Suzuki Concept #1. The PX
This is just a concept. But it looks really cool, and, I think, not too far fetch for production. Something like this would really put the Suzuki brand on the map in the US.Great competition to the PT Cruiser and the HHR.It has 3 rows of seats, and the design is said to be inspired… Continue reading Crazy Suzuki Concept #1. The PX
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Chrysler Akino (concept)
Nothing much to say about this.Just another tease they’ll never, ever build.Something too cool that makes their production models look ugly and old fashion…I just hope they could use the rear design on their next Minivans. But I’m dreaming. And it’s not that amazing anyway. The great conceptual designer Syd Mead use to design that… Continue reading Chrysler Akino (concept)
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2007 VW Marrakesch
Behind these two happy suits, lies the upcoming Golf based Marrakesch SUV. Can you guess anything new?
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
It’s about time they come up with a new one. And this looks pretty much like the “concept” from last year.I don’t think the Explorer is good (at all) as a family car, but as a 4 door pick up truck, this one should be great.It looks nice, has a much improved interior and is… Continue reading Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
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2007 Nissan Versa
A few months ago, I posted a few pictures of a new Nissan called the Tilda.Well.. The Tilda is coming to America. It will be built in Mexico, and renamed the Versa. That is the “sub-Sentra” model they’ve been talking about for a while. I was hoping to see the Nisssan Cube over here instead.The… Continue reading 2007 Nissan Versa
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Mitsubishi 380 (more)
More pictures of the Australian Galant. Let’s hope this is our 2007 Galant. The interior, although almost the same, is much more upscale and classy.With this and the new Lancer, they should be selling cars, right? What’s wrong with these guys????
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Mitsubishi Evo X/Lancer
After last month’s hatchback concept shown in Europe, this one is very close to what we’llget over here as the new Lancer, and the Evo X models.They did a great job. It almost looks as good as the hatch. And as you see, it is another (the 3rd in 2 years) front end design for… Continue reading Mitsubishi Evo X/Lancer
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Ford Equator
Do not know what to make of this, yet.This concept will be shown in Japan next month. From what it looks like, it could very well be a preview of what the next Escape (or will they call it Equator now?) will be. If you put more formal headlights on that front end, it looks… Continue reading Ford Equator
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Mitsubishi 380
These two look pretty exited, don’t they.And that car looks familiar doesn’t it?That’s because it is our good old (almost ignored) Galant.It was new last year, and I almost never see one … This new version is for the Australian market, and it could be similar to a revised Galant we might get as early… Continue reading Mitsubishi 380
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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Just another shot of the interior.It looks pretty cool to me. A bit more interesting than the Element. Or maybe I’m just too used to the Element… Looks rugged without being too macho, or ridiculous.The biggest drawback to me is the lack of a smaller engine. A big 4.0 V6 isn’t what most people want… Continue reading 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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New Scion XB
Also from Japan.You can see they are sticking with the cube shape. A good thing. And let’s hope it’s not getting much larger either. The new XB is based on the new Yaris platform. That’s pretty much all we know for now. All they should do is make the interior much more modern (the new… Continue reading New Scion XB
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2007 Lexus LS
This Japanese illustration is the 1st realistic look at the next lexus LS.While a regular 5.0 Liter V8 with 390hp should be available. The big news are about the new Hybrid version. It should make over 500hp and still return a combined 30mpg!Quite an amazing acomplishement.While poor old Mercedes and BMW have recently introduced concept… Continue reading 2007 Lexus LS
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2007 Toyota Corolla
It’s about time for a new Corolla. The current one was already dated when it came out. At least the ugly one we get in the US.At least that quality was much better than the Civic. But this new picture from Japan shows a design that looks like a cross between the current Euro Corolla… Continue reading 2007 Toyota Corolla
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2008 VW Scirocco
This German illustration doesn’t even try to be realistic… The old Scirocco was just a good looking coupe version of the old Golf. This one should be based on the next Golf. So it will share its engines, like the all new 1.4 Liter with 170hp from the new Golf GT. (not for the US… Continue reading 2008 VW Scirocco
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Saab 9.6
From Europe we get this picture/illustration of the upcomig Saab 9.6The 9.6 will be Saab’s first car based SUV. It is actually based on the new Subaru Tribeca. So expect Subaru engines. Unless GM decidde to finally spend some real money into Saab…Not sure what the final product will look like, but you can bet… Continue reading Saab 9.6
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Bentley Continental GTC (not for us mortals)
Here it is: the convertible version of the Continental GT.No big surprises here, they’ve been working on it for a while.After the sedan, this one completes the family.It is a regular soft top convertible. And I’m sure the V12 engine is pretty much the same as the rest of the line. Of course it’s good… Continue reading Bentley Continental GTC (not for us mortals)
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Nissan Maxima SE Test Drive.
The new Maxima is one of my favorite sedan. I think it is one of the best looking and modern car out there, with an interior that makes almost anything else look old fashioned. But how does it drive??? The very first impression I had in the car was about the seat. I guess, that’s… Continue reading Nissan Maxima SE Test Drive.
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Fiat 500
From Italy we get this illustration of what the production version of the Trepiuno concept (in white) could look like. It will be called teh 500, to cash in on the popularity of the old Fiat model.That looks pretty close to me. I really think the production model will look really close to this.Seems like… Continue reading Fiat 500
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2007 Land Rover Freelander
From England we cat this illustration revealing what the next, all new, Freelander might look like. I think this might pretty close to the real thing. Land Rover people say the Freelander won’t be as stylish as the new LR3.Whatever that means.It is based on the new European Focus platform which is also used by… Continue reading 2007 Land Rover Freelander
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2007 Tahoe. More…
Quite a few people seem to like the new Tahoe. Or at least be interested in how it looks.So here is more.