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What could have been: 1971 Buick Riviera
Just when you thought the early 70’s Riviera was one of the best looking GM cars ever, here is a picture of what it could have been.Even better. The early concept pictured in the B&W picture above is pretty stunning. And much more elegant than the production car ended up being.Still, the 1971 Riviera is… Continue reading What could have been: 1971 Buick Riviera
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2011 Nissan Rogue
I didn’t know the Rogue was due for an update, but here it is. And the small changes do improve the car a lot. Not just the chrome bits.The small changes up front make the car look more solid and upscale than before.A good thing, since I think the Rogue is a really good choice… Continue reading 2011 Nissan Rogue
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What could have been: Cadillac Seville
This is yet another version of an Opel based Cadillac Seville.The one I posted a few days ago was a regular sedan style.This looks like a fastback, which was not available on the Opel. GM finally decided to used a modified US chassis for the car instead of reworking an Opel, which would have cost… Continue reading What could have been: Cadillac Seville
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2011 VW Passat
This still looks like an illustration.But the real thing won’t be too far from this. In the US, the Passat is supposed to be replaced by the roomier and cheaper new mid sized sedan.A “VW made here, just for us”. We’ll see what that looks like….
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2012 Nissan Versa
The new Versa is already being tested.And from the illustration above, it looks like it might adopt some of the melted look from its cousin the Nissan Leaf.Not sure that’s a good thing.
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Chevrolet Volt priced at $41 000
No big surprise here. Except for those who were expecting a surprising low price… But at $350 a month, the lease is much more attractive. Which is similar to what Nissan is asking for the Leaf.But the Leaf can only do 100 miles on a charge. But I think the main competition will still come… Continue reading Chevrolet Volt priced at $41 000
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2011 Ford Explorer details
This all looks really good.And better than almost anything comparable. I just hope it doesn’t steal to many sales from the Flex, which is a great car.
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New Nissan March/Micra sedan?
Nissan is testing a new small sedan based on the March hatchback.Pretty much the equivalent of the Yaris sedan, I guess. Just wondering if it might be replacing the Versa over here.Even though the March is a bit smaller.
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More Audi A7 pictures
I love the hatchback design. But where is the glass roof? And does it really need that much wood inside?I thought Audis were a bit more subtle than that.This is almost vulgar…
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Buick GL8 Minivan
So far, the GL8 is for the Chinese market only.But that’s what they used to say about the Regal when it first came out. And the top picture was taken in the US… It looks pretty much inline with the recent offerings from Toyota and Honda. Should Buick get back into the Minivan market over… Continue reading Buick GL8 Minivan
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2011 Jeep Wrangler interior
Looks like Chrysler is on a fast track to redesign pretty much all of its interiors for the next year.(As requested, I also posted a picture of the current interior. The top picture is the new one.) The bigger news will be on the Town & Country, which faces new competition from everyone, and the… Continue reading 2011 Jeep Wrangler interior
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2011 Ford Explorer
Not such a big surprise after seeing so many spy pics for so long. Finally, a modern Explorer.Gone is the old “trucky truck”, with that 70’s wagon driving experience. It now looks like a cross between the Flex and the next Focus. Big news also come from the engines.No more V8. The standard engine is… Continue reading 2011 Ford Explorer
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2011 Audi A7
Finally.After all these years of seeing spy pictures, this is the real thing. And basically, a hatchback version of the next A6. A very good looking car, but we’ve seen it so much already.And it looks very similar to the hatchback version of the A5. (Which I have seen in Europe and looks quire amazing… Continue reading 2011 Audi A7
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What could have been: 1979 Ford LTD
Ford designers were very proud of the new generation Mustang that was coming out in 1979.So much, that back in 1978, there were actually thinking of making the redesigned (and smaller) LTD sedan look like a 4 door Mustang. The 1979 Mustang turned out looking great, and it would have been a good idea.Instead, the… Continue reading What could have been: 1979 Ford LTD
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What could have been: Cadillac Seville
By the early 70’s, GM was seriously thinking about competing with import with a smaller Cadillac model. Which became the 1st generation Seville in 1975.One idea was to base the car on the German Opel Record/Diplomat, that came out in 1972 in Europe, and was never sold in the US.It would have just been a… Continue reading What could have been: Cadillac Seville
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Buick Lacrosse CXS Test Drive
-HOW IT LOOKS. I think the new Lacrosse looks great. Sure, it does have a kind of old fashion American car look to it. Unlike the new Taurus, which does look more European to me.But I do like the Buick design, not trying to be anything it’s not. Seems like Buick is going after Lexus,… Continue reading Buick Lacrosse CXS Test Drive
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2012 Dodge Durango
Now based on the same platform as the new Grand Cherokee. It just looks like a more modern (barely) version of the old one.A new Grand Cherokee and Durango aren’t really what the market is asking for right now, is it…And you can bet the all new Explorer will get much more advertising money.This could… Continue reading 2012 Dodge Durango
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Lincoln MKZ hybrid price
Lincoln just announced that the Hybrid version of the 2011 MKZ will be priced the same as the regular version.Quite amazing. Really. Sure, the “regular” version is a much more powerful V6.But this might just finally put the MKZ on the map. The small Lincoln has always been in need of “something different”, and I… Continue reading Lincoln MKZ hybrid price
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All new Kia Sportage starts at $18 300
Pretty amazing price for such a good looking car.That is over $3000 less than the most basic Honda CR-V. Here are some of the details: -Available in three trims – Base, LX and EX – pricing for the dynamic compact CUV will begin at $18,2952 for the base trim, offering standard convenience features, including air… Continue reading All new Kia Sportage starts at $18 300
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2011 Mercedes C Class coupe
It seems weird that it took so long for the current C Class to come out as a coupe. The C Class is due for a slight refresh (which could be just slightly different headlights and bumpers) this fall, and the coupe will incorporate the changes. I guess they feel that they need something to… Continue reading 2011 Mercedes C Class coupe
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2011 Hyundai Avante/Elantra interior
It does seem a bit overdone, doesn’t it… Might even look worse with a light colored interior.We’ll see…