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AMC Gremlin commercial
Interesting how they sold this car.Value, value value. No mention of how good it is.As long as it’s cheaper than the competition. Which, in these glorious days, was the Pinto…
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2013 Toyota RAV4
The RAV4 is definitely due for a redesign.The current model is now 7 years old. And everything in that segment is newer. And much better looking. This is, of course, just an illustration. But it does match the recent spy shots we’ve seen of the real thing. I wouldn’t bet on the big 3.5 Liter… Continue reading 2013 Toyota RAV4
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2013 Kia Sorento
Kia will bring some changes to the Sorento for the new year.New front and rear ends. As well as this revised interior.It looks like the center console will be receiving most of the changes inside. the color pic is from the current model. I drove the Sorento last year and quite liked it. But also… Continue reading 2013 Kia Sorento
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Nissan Quest test drive coming up…
Just got a new Quest for a week. So, as usual, you can ask me anything you “need to know” about it. The one I am driving is a loaded LE version.
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Honda C Concept
A few days ago, the teaser for this C Concept looked like it could be a preview of the next Honda Accord.Well… Lets hope not. The general profile could be fine, but the horrific front and rear ends should never make it to a production model.It looks very.. well.. Chinese.Which, I guess, is fine since… Continue reading Honda C Concept
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2013 Nissan Sentra
This is, technically, the new “Sylphy” for the Chinese market.But it will become the Sentra for the US in just a few months. And it looks pretty much exactly like a cross between the new Altima and the Versa.So now all Nissan sedans look almost the same. In different sizes. The conservative, almost old fashion,… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Sentra
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2013 Nissan Sentra
That came out earlier than I though.Just weeks after they showed us an all new Altima… And pretty much looking like a smaller version of the new Altima.Which would be a huge improvement over the current “never really looked that good” model. We will see a Chinese version of the car in a few days.
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Fiat Viaggio
This time we get to see the whole thing.Again, just a Fiat version of the new Dodge Dart.But the chrome here and there makes it look a bit more upscale. It’s nice, but let’s home this doesn’t ever become the Chrysler 200…
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More pictures of the new Fiat 500L
As far as I know, these are the 1st official pictures of the interior. Again, this is not based on the Fiat 500. It is another car all together. Even though the front end is designed to remind people of the 500, and it is actually called “500”.These are just tricks to cash in on… Continue reading More pictures of the new Fiat 500L
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Mercedes Concept Style Coupe
This concept is a preview of the upcoming small sedan based on the new A and B class models.You can especially tell from the interior where the concept is very similar to the hatchback version. Except it seats only 4. I am sure things will be toned down a bit for the production version, especially… Continue reading Mercedes Concept Style Coupe
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Dodge Dart prices
It will start at $15 995 for the basic SE model.(Plus destination).Which does include the cool LED tail lights you see on this picture. But not much more. Air is an option. And it goes all the way to $ 22 495 for the R/T model. In between there is the SXT for $17 995,… Continue reading Dodge Dart prices
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Fiat Viaggio
This is the Fiat version of our Dodge Dart.So far this will be for the Chinese market. But just like the Dodge Journey/Fiat Freemont, it could very well end up in Europe as well.
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More pictures of the new 2013 Nissan Altima
This is also one of the nicest looking car in its class. At least on photos.Actually an improvement on the current one, unlike the new Malibu. Starting at $22 500, it is not the cheapest mid-sized sedan out there. But its 27/37MPG rating is quite excellent.A loaded SL, still with the 2.5 Liter, is about… Continue reading More pictures of the new 2013 Nissan Altima
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More pictures of the new 2013 Toyota Avalon
This should be quite a nice looking car.And the interior could be best in class. Looking really modern as well as luxurious. (Although I do prefer brushed aluminum trim rather than the shiny chrome bits.) They still aren’t mentioning an engine yet, but the good old 3.5 Liter V6 seems a sure bet. This should… Continue reading More pictures of the new 2013 Toyota Avalon
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2013/14 Nissan Sentra?
These are actually pictures of the next Nissan Bluebird, which has been related to our Sentra in the past.Nissan might consolidate these two models into one for the next generation. So these pictures could give us some clues about our next Sentra.We can’t see much under all that camouflage. Still, at least from the proportions,… Continue reading 2013/14 Nissan Sentra?
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Upcoming Honda Concepts
The Beijing auto show will get 2 new Honda concepts.Not sure if these will be real concepts or the fake ones. Like the “Crosstour Concept” shown last week in New York, which is just a 2013 Crosstour… To me, the one pictured on the bottom could be the new Accord. Why not.Not sure what the… Continue reading Upcoming Honda Concepts
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BMW 3 series Diesel spotted in the US
So far, the new 2012 3 series is not available as a diesel in the US.The previous one was, but BMW claimed the new 2.0 Liter Turbo is getting such good mileage, a diesel wouldn’t make much sense in the US anymore. I guess.But now, the new 3 series is rated at 33MPG on the… Continue reading BMW 3 series Diesel spotted in the US
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2013 Toyota Avalon
Looking really modern for 2013.Now better suited to do battle with the LaCrosse and the new Azera. Pretty much the same recipe as before, in a much more attractive design. Which will probably work very well for Toyota.
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2013 Lexus ES
Now available as a Hybrid, using the same powertrain as the 2012 Camry Hybrid. Looks like the all new Lincoln MKZ might be the most direct competition now.The Lincoln is more stylish, especially outside. But the ES has always been a great seller for Lexus, and this mix of the previous design and the larger… Continue reading 2013 Lexus ES
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
Pictured here is what they now called the santa Fe Sport. Which is the regular 5 seat version.A longer 7 seater, with a V6, will be replacing the Veracruz. Which will not be offered in the US anymore after November. Otherwise, the engine lineup pretty much matches the Sonata.
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2014 Chevrolet Impala
This looks a bit weird to me.Maybe there is too much of the Buick LaCrosse in the proportions. Or something.The cut line for the trunk doesn’t really look good. Just like the new Lincoln MKZ, this is another new sedan that would look better as a hatchback.Interior seems pretty nice, especially the ash colored fake… Continue reading 2014 Chevrolet Impala
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2013 Nissan Altima.
Looking really good on these pictures.It could have been a big Versa or a small Maxima. And it does look like the Maxima. A great move. And in another great more: 38 MPG HWY/27 City for the 2.5 Liter engine with 182hp. The V6 with 270hp is still on the option list, and gets 22/30MPG.… Continue reading 2013 Nissan Altima.
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2013 Lincoln MKZ. Now with its own design, and push button transmission.
Even though it is still pretty much the same car as the Fusion, at least it doesn’t look the same anymore.Just like what Toyota does with the Camry and the Lexus ES. And the new giant power glass roof is an exclusive to the Lincoln model. So is the lack of a shifter on the… Continue reading 2013 Lincoln MKZ. Now with its own design, and push button transmission.
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2013 Buick Enclave
Looks like the changes aren’t ruining anything.The new interior is welcome.But there is still plenty of wood, and, at least on these pictures, it still looks like plastic.