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Next VW Passat
This IS the next Passat, but which one? At first, it seems to be the new version of the European model. Which has been testing for a while. But these pictures are from China. Where they sell the same version as we have in the US. This also looks to be a LWB version. So… Continue reading Next VW Passat
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All new VW Sedan. Coupe. Thing…
That didn’t take long. We’ve just seen the “Mid Sized Coupe Concept” a few days ago. And here are the 1st shots of the production version. And surprise, they are the same car. (!) What VW tried to pass for a concept was basically the production car with bigger wheels. While it just looked conservative… Continue reading All new VW Sedan. Coupe. Thing…
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Ford Ecosport testing in the US
This picture was taken in the US. Which means Ford might be thinking seriously about selling us the small Fiesta Based SUV. (I haven’t seen any Ecosport prototypes testing in the US yet) It would deb right on time to compete with a revised Nissan Juke, but especially the all new Honda HR-V and the… Continue reading Ford Ecosport testing in the US
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BYD Denza EV
This is mostly interesting as it is a joint venture between Mercedes and Chinese BYD. (I have heard before that it is based on the previous generation Mercedes B-Class.) They also claim a range of over 180 miles, which is actually really good and about twice the range of other EVs like the Nissan Leaf.… Continue reading BYD Denza EV
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2015/16 Lexus IS-F
The super sport version of the new IS is just around the corner. Packing a 450hp V8. From what we can see here, it will look even more vulgar than the regular V6 version. With more black plastic trim, scoops, wings, spoilers etc… I guess some people want that…
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Self cleaning car. From Nissan
This is the worst news ever for carwash businesses around the world. Nissan has come up with a self cleaning paint. So far, they are not planning to use it on a production car (not sure why. Except maybe death threats from carwash owners?) But it could be an after market thing. It does seem… Continue reading Self cleaning car. From Nissan
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2015 Ford S-Max testing in the US
We’ve all pretty much seen how the next S-Max will look like. It will be a production version of last year’s S-Max concept. Which looks great. But this early test mule was caught in the US. And the S-Max has never been sold in the US. So far… I think it would be a good… Continue reading 2015 Ford S-Max testing in the US
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2015 Toyota Yaris.
The Yaris is getting a new look for 2015. Not as much as the Camry, but still. A whole new front and revised rear and interior. The car pictured here is the Hybrid version which we don’t get. (Since it would compete with the Prius C) And we don’t get the cool glass roof either…
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Hyundai ix25
Looks like Hyundai is getting their own Kia Soul. Why not. At least it has its own design. Which doesn’t look half has good as the Kia version. The new Sonata, and now this. They are getting more and more conservative these days…
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Honda Spirior
Another Chinese Honda sedan with a ghastly front end. And a stupid name. (It sounds like someone who can’t pronounce “Superior”…) There is also a rumor that it could end up in Europe as the new Euro Accord. (Although I though the new Acura TLX was…) I cannot imagine anyone in Europe buying a car… Continue reading Honda Spirior
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Lincoln MKX Concept
As we all know, this is pretty much what the production version will look like. Except for details. Just like the MKC was almost exactly like its concept version. It looks very nice and elegant. Again, it has an “American Lexus” feel to it. Which I think is where Lincoln is trying to be…
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Chinese Chevrolet Cruze
Just a few more pix of the new Cruze. The real “New Cruze”. Unlike our 2015 model. Compared to the one we saw yesterday, the white car on top looks to be a base model. The interior seems really nice. Even a bit more upscale than the current car.
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VW Midsize Coupe Concept
So wrong… This is NOT a coupe. At all. No matter how far you stretch the meaning of the word. It is a nice looking sedan, sure. (But not even as slick as the current 6 year old CC!) This, at best, is a preview of the next Euro Passat. Or maybe the next Jetta.… Continue reading VW Midsize Coupe Concept
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All new 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
So the all new Cruze was delayed for the US, but not in China… What a shame. China is getting this all new model this year, and all we are getting is an awkward “refresh’ of the old one. Some people have mentioned that the new “Chinese Cruze” is actually a specific, shorter model for… Continue reading All new 2015 Chevrolet Cruze
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Mercedes Concept Coupe SUV
What the hell? Looks like someone at Mercedes wanted a BMW X6 (Just 5549 sold in the US last year) really bad. Or an Acura ZDX??? (Discontinued) This is really bad. Design, proportions. Nothing seems to fit together. Let’s hope this one stays a concept….
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BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept
Looks like they couldn’t find an actual name for the car. This is supposed to give us an idea of what the upcoming 9 series could look like. And it sure does look nice. But this kind of design should be out today. This should be the next 7 or 5 series. Not some super… Continue reading BMW Vision Future Luxury Concept
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2015 Ford Escort
As mentioned before, this is only for the Chinese market. Not sure what Ford sells over there, but this looks to be the size of a Fiesta sedan. Interior doesn’t look as bad as it could. This being a cheap car. And the overall design is super boring, but not ugly at all. There is… Continue reading 2015 Ford Escort
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Audi TT Offroad Concept
This is the second Offroad style concept based on the new TT. It looks like Audi is trying to tell us something. Like, they really want to jack up the new TT and turn it into an SUV. Strange. Out of all the cars they have, they choose their one sports car to do this.… Continue reading Audi TT Offroad Concept
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2016 Lincoln MKX Concept coming soon
Lincoln will start selling cars in China really soon. (Which is pretty much the only hope they have to make some money and save the brand right now.) They are really praying for a “Buick Miracle” to happen over there. They will be sending first the MKZ sedan and the new MKC SUV. But will… Continue reading 2016 Lincoln MKX Concept coming soon
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VW Midsize Coupe Concept
These are, of course, exaggerated, optimistic illustrations. Of a concept car. Which will then be toned down for production. It looks good on these drawings, but nothing really amazing or original. This should be out right now. People are calling this the new Jetta CC. But since VW calls it “Midsize” it could dust be… Continue reading VW Midsize Coupe Concept
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2015 Dodge Challenger
On the other hand, Dodge don’t pro mess the moon with the new Challenger. So the all new interior comes as a nice surprise. As it is so much better than last year’s. For my taste, this is a much nicer interior than the 2015 Mustang. (The Mustang interior is just trying way too hard… Continue reading 2015 Dodge Challenger
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2015 Dodge Charger: not that new…
Sure, from the front end. it does look like a new car. Plus, for a few weeks they’ve been telling us the car as been pretty much redesigned. That all body panels are new… Well, here it is. The “new” design. Basically the old car with a new front and revised butt. And I must… Continue reading 2015 Dodge Charger: not that new…
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2015 Honda HR-V (US)
These are the 1st official pictures of the all new HR-V for the US. And it does look pretty nice. (Nothing all new since we have seen it as the Vezel for other markets a few months ago.) This is based on the new Fit, therefore smaller and cheaper than the CR-V. Let’s hope Honda… Continue reading 2015 Honda HR-V (US)
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2015 Subaru Outback
Looking pretty nice. More upscale and civilized than the current “trucky” looking one. I think this will be quite a hit for Subaru. But I still think it is not as good looking as the one from 2 generations ago. Especially inside. (It’s pretty blocky in here…) Sure there is a sunroof option. But until… Continue reading 2015 Subaru Outback