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All new engines for the redesigned 2014 Mini Cooper
Which is great news. I always liked the Mini, but never really liked the engines. At leas the base one. It never sounded sporty to me, just rough. There is an all new Mini coming up soon, and they have released details about the engines. -all new 1.5 Liter 3 cylinder engine with 134hp -all… Continue reading All new engines for the redesigned 2014 Mini Cooper
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All new JDM Honda Odyssey
Looks like there is an all new Odyssey for the japanese market. We all remember the very 1st generation that was sold here . It was a “smaller than minivan” van. With regular car doors. But eventually Honda decided the US needed something much larger for the second generation. In Japan, the local Odyssey kept… Continue reading All new JDM Honda Odyssey
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Lexus IS-F Coupe
Another monster coming up from Lexus. I just saw the new IS sedan driving around a few days ago, and it’s not pretty. This is a complete mess. Although this is just an illustration, I wouldn’t put it past Lexus to add all these vents, skirts and wings. I am sure the base model would… Continue reading Lexus IS-F Coupe
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Porsche 911 Targa
Porsche has been testing a Targa version of the new 911 for a while now. And this (kind of weird) illustration shows us what it could look like. Which is really a blend of retro and futuristic. The Targa style is so familiar to the 911. It will be really nice to see the new… Continue reading Porsche 911 Targa
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Qoros3 Sedan gets 5 star in EuroNCAP Crashtest
And by doing so, becomes the 1st Chinese car to get a 5 star rating in the European crash test. Quite amazing, compared to the 0 or 1 star ratings Chines cars used to get just a few years ago. The new Compact sedan is schedule for European release in 2014 Here is the actual… Continue reading Qoros3 Sedan gets 5 star in EuroNCAP Crashtest
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VW Beetle Convertible TDI tst drive.
I was really interested in spending some time with the Diesel version of the redesigned Beetle convertible. Since I had only driven the 2.0 Liter version of the car before. Outside, the only difference with the “regular” non-turbo model seems to be the 17 inch wheel design. And the TDI badge on the trunk. Otherwise,… Continue reading VW Beetle Convertible TDI tst drive.
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Hyundai iX25
This all new Hyundai model is rumored to be based on the Kia Soul platform. We’ve seen some of these prototypes before, and they actually do look a bit like the Soul. Not sure this will make it to the US or not. It will be smaller than the Tucson, known as the iX35 in… Continue reading Hyundai iX25
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Teaser
The teaser is the B&W picture at the bottom. the top is the new 2015 Suburban. You can tell that the next Escalade will, again, just be a Chevy clone. Even though GM’s BS department is telling us that now it’ll be more special, different. No it won’t. Just like the current generation, it will… Continue reading 2015 Cadillac Escalade Teaser
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Chang-An A301
Another day, another Chinese copy. This ones reminds me of a lot of cars. Including the Yaris and the Sonic. I am not even sure the black part of the top is actually a sunroof. I can’t see any cut lines, so it could just be black paint? What does this remind you of?
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2014 Mercedes S Class
I know, the new S Class is already out. So why is it still testing, camouflaged, in Los Angeles? Unless this is the next C-Class? What do you think? (Thanks to Jon for this)
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Kia K900 coming to the US
The all new Kia K900 luxury car will be available in the US early next year. It is the same car known as the K9 in Korea. It is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus. But, unlike the Hyundai, it does look quite modern. Many say it looks too much like a… Continue reading Kia K900 coming to the US
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Fiat Viaggio Hatchback
Still testing in China. Where the sister car to our Dodge Dart will be offered as a hatchback. I hope Chrysler is considering this for the US as well, where the Dart seems to need help. They need to ditch the DSG type transmission people are complaining about and replace it with a proper automatic.… Continue reading Fiat Viaggio Hatchback
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More Qoros models coming up.
Looks like Qoros has big plans for the future. the compact Qoros 3 sedan isn’t on sale yet, and they have already shown hatchback and wagon versions. Now this. Some rather strange Minivan looking thing, and what looks like a larger luxury sedan. Seems that they are also planning much more, from the picture above.… Continue reading More Qoros models coming up.
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SAAB restarts production.
So far, only a few pre-production “not for sale” units are being produced under new owner NEVS. These few cars are just being produce to calibrate the assembly line. And look pretty much the same as before. Except for the new Logo. As NEVS didn’t acquire the rights to use the previous badge as part… Continue reading SAAB restarts production.
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VW Beetle TDI Convertible test drive coming up.
Something really rare in the US: a diesel convertible. I have it for a week and will answer questions and report on it soon. So far, it is quiet and refined. And the gas mileage, as usual with TDIs, exceeds official numbers. As I got 47MPG on a day trip a couple of days ago.
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More rumors about the Opel Cascada heading to the US
Which is great news! The Cascada is one of the best looking convertible out there. Sure, it was not engineered for US regulations. But apparently, GM is working on that as we speak. As everyone realizes this would make a great Buick model. A great looking, 4 seater with a large trunk would look really… Continue reading More rumors about the Opel Cascada heading to the US
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2015 Maxima. NOT Mustang…
I meant to post this a while ago. A few weeks ago I posted this picture of a prototype taken in Death Valley this summer. Which is the 2015 Nissan Maxima. But somehow, many thought it was the next Mustang. Which is weird. Since the Mustang is a 2 door RWD car with a much… Continue reading 2015 Maxima. NOT Mustang…
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Buick Verano Turbo test drive
The Buick Verano is basically our version of the Opel Astra. I drove the “regular” model a while ago, and was curious to see if the Turbo was much. It is a fine looking car. But pretty invisible. No one would ever notice it in a sea of semi compact looking sedans out there. It’s… Continue reading Buick Verano Turbo test drive
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Mazda6 Diesel postponed for the US.
We are getting the 2.2 Liter diesel version of the new Mazda6. But not before April now. “To accomodate final emissions testing and certification” is the official word. Apparently the 6 sells quite well in the US and it is currently in short supplies. Which is good news. So dealers will be getting 4000 more… Continue reading Mazda6 Diesel postponed for the US.
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Volvo announces engines for US V60 Wagon
The V60 will be available with a choice of 3 engines in the US. -2.0 Liter Turbo with 240hp. First engine of their new Drive-E family. Available only in FWD models. -2.5 Liter Turbo with 250HP. This is the base engine for AWD model- -3.0 Liter V6 with 325HP. AWD only. The 2.0 is an… Continue reading Volvo announces engines for US V60 Wagon
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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
I remember a quote from GM last year telling us how, this time, the Chevy and GMC we going to be much more different from each other. Well…. I don’t see it. They are again the same cars with different front ends. Which is pretty sad, Which also means that, again, the Escalade will just… Continue reading 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
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Opel Adam coming to the US after all???
As a tiny Buick? At least that is what some GM execs are talking about, during the Frankfurt auto show. They are at least “considering it”. The Adam is the smallest Opel model, and it competes with the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper in Europe. It would start at about the same price as the… Continue reading Opel Adam coming to the US after all???
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Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept
Amazing. This is exactly what a Mercedes should be. Something you dream about. Let’s just hope the production model doesn’t get to watered down. From the spy pics we’ve seen, you can already tell the glass top has been replaced by a regular smallish/old fashion sunroof…
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2014 Nissan Rogue
Now looking like a small Pathfinder. Which might not be good news for the Pathfinder. Since the Rogue is now larger and offers a 3rd row seat as an option. Plus, the Pathfinder, with its sea of hard plastics inside, is hardly upscale. This couldn’t be much worse. Just a bit smaller and a lot… Continue reading 2014 Nissan Rogue
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Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept
I actually can’t wait for this car. Again, too bad they call it a concept. This should be quite stunning, and let’s hope the production versions ends up really close. The GLA didn’t lose much from Concept to production, so there is hope.