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2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Finally an official look on the all new Chevrolet mid sized sedan.Which will replace our current malibu in the US and Canada.But also the Chevrolet Epica around the rest of the world. And no more V6.Engines will match the ones found in the Buick Regal. So far, it seems to look good. I still really… Continue reading 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
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2012 honda Civic video
It’s not really horrible. But I still prefer the current version of the Civic sedan. Especially after 5 years…Not sure this will cut it against the newest competition like the 2012 Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra or the new Chevrolet Cruze.This might be for Honda fans only.
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“All Diesel” for the new Mazda BT-50 Pick up truck
It is based on the new Ford Ranger, but has it’s own design and interior. And it will be available with a choice of 2 engines. Both Diesels. The smaller one is a 2.2 Liter unit with 110hp. Replacing the current less powerful 2.5 Liter.The big news seems to be the all new 3.2 Liter… Continue reading “All Diesel” for the new Mazda BT-50 Pick up truck
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Porsche Panamera Turbo S
-550 hp-0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds.-$173 000 Which is about $40 000 more than the 500hp Turbo model. I guess you must really love the Panamera to spend close to $200 000 on one. I think the car does look really impressive in person. But at this price, you could also consider a Bentley… Continue reading Porsche Panamera Turbo S
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BMW X1 VS.Brilliance A3
At first I thought the new Chinese SUV could just be a rebadged X1.Which could make some sense, since Brilliance is scheduled to manufacture the X1 for BMW in 2012. And they already build the 3 and 5 series for the Chinese market. But no… If you look at the 2 cars, the BMW being… Continue reading BMW X1 VS.Brilliance A3
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All new Brilliance A3 SUV
Another copy from Brilliance in China.This time it seems to be a total rip off the new BMW X1. Although Brilliance does build BMW cars for the Chinese market.And the name A3 is also a slap in the face to Audi. Last week we had the Buick copy called the A4, now the A3. I… Continue reading All new Brilliance A3 SUV
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Mitsubishi Lancer ES test drive coming up.
Some of you have guessed it.I have been driving a Lancer. An ES version with no option. Just to see what you get for your $17 000. (So far, not much…) I’ll answer any question you might have.
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Chery A6 CC
They previewed this car as a concept back in 2007.The red car was caught testing over a year ago.It was also spotted in England back in 2009. The yellow car now carries a new name, “Rich”. Which is a new sub-brand from Chery.Including the cheezy Bentley like logo. I just wonder what went wrong in… Continue reading Chery A6 CC
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2012 Honda Civic Sedan. Chinese version.
This is not one of these Chinese copy of a Japanese car.This is the real Honda Civic sedan.Slightly revised for the Chinese market. They added the goofy lights on the trunk in the back. Just like they did last year on the Accord sedan in the US. Not sure who told them that looked good….
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Nissan Juke test drive.
-THE LOOK.Well. It is controversial to say the least. When I saw the concept car, I was pretty stunned that Nissan actually chose to turn it inot a production car.Sure, a small powerful SUV type car could be cool.But the concept looked rather.. shocking. And when I saw the first pictures of the real thing… Continue reading Nissan Juke test drive.
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Kia K9
Just another picture of the upcoming big Kia.Shaping up to be quite a good looking car. I just wonder what happened to K7/Costanza in the US. Maybe they figured they don’t really need anything larger than the new Optima over here.That would probably mean no K9 for us either…. We’ll see…
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New VW Polo for China
I weird model I have never seen before.It seems to be exclusive to the Chinese market. This “New Polo” doesn’t seem to be related to the much better looking European model.It looks a bit like a shrunken version of the previous VW Jetta.This is the European model of the Polo sedan.Which , actually, would make… Continue reading New VW Polo for China
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Fiat 500 Convertible coming to New York
Fiat will introduce the US version of the 500 CC next month at the New York Auto Show.They claim it will go on sale shortly after.I haven’t seen the coupe anywhere yet. The CC version is not really a full convertible as it retains the sides of the car.But as you can see, this is… Continue reading Fiat 500 Convertible coming to New York
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2012 Nissan Versa
Looking much better than the current 80’s looking model. But it still doesn’t look as modern to me as the Mazda2. Or the next Kia Rio. At least it is an improvement. We’ll see…
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Holden Cruze Hatchbak
The slightly revised version of the Chevrolet Cruze is now built in Australia for the local market.Changes mostly amount to new bumper designs.The big news is the all new hatchback version. Also built locally. It looks even better on these pictures (although I prefer the US grille). And I still hope GM can find it… Continue reading Holden Cruze Hatchbak
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Brilliance A4 Sedan
Brilliance is mostly known for 2 things: Producing BMW cars for the Chinese market, and for these horrific looking crash test videos we saw when they tried to sell their BS6 model in Europe. Now they are copying the new Buick Verano and using an Audi name.
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Chevrolet Colorado Concept Truck
The new Colorado pick up truck was just revealed at the Bangkok Auto Show. As a concept. One of these “Concepts” that end up being the production car.As you can see, there are just a few concept bits. GM seems more open than Ford to sell their new Compact Pick Up in the US.So we… Continue reading Chevrolet Colorado Concept Truck
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More pictures of the new Honda Fit Shuttle
And it still looks ugly and disproportionate. A huge rear end and tiny wheels is ever a good combo, on any car.The whole thing still looks like an 80’s Japanese concept car to me. And not a good one. Engines are the same as the regular Fit, including the Hybrid version, so it won’t be… Continue reading More pictures of the new Honda Fit Shuttle
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2013 Opel Astra Convertible
Getting ready to do battle with the new VW Cabrio.And just like the VW, it will not be coming over here.Unless GM decides to make it a Buick Verano convertible. Why not…