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All new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider pricing.
The new 2 seater Fiat convertible will start at $ 25 000. They call the base model the Classica. The Lusso model is $ 27 500. The Lusso comes with heated leather seats, 17 inch wheels and a bunch of other stuff. There is an Abarth model available too for $28 200. But it has… Continue reading All new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider pricing.
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Chinese GAG group to enter US market? (The Marchionne Connection)
The GAG group in China has been making cars for Fiat for years. (But also for Honda and Toyota) Now, with the Chinese market not growing as fast as it once was, they want to expand in the US. (Or so they claim) And they need help. Who do they call? Their old buddy Sergio… Continue reading Chinese GAG group to enter US market? (The Marchionne Connection)
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VW Jetta GLI Test Drive. Delivery notes
Again, I just got this and will be reporting on it during the week. And I got lucky. As i is the 6 speed manual version. There there will be some fun this week! So far, it does feel a bit less powerful than the GTI (Like someone commented/explained on my previous post) Shifting is… Continue reading VW Jetta GLI Test Drive. Delivery notes
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2017 Chevrolet Colorado
This is, so far, not officially the 2017 model for the US. This was introduced in Brazil for the local market. But really, it seems just a matter of time until we get the same changes over here. I mean how many different versions can they have… The 2017 model is the one on top.… Continue reading 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
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VW Jetta GLI Test Drive coming up
Just found out I am getting a new Jetta GLI for a week. Starting tomorrow morning. Which sounds fun. I drove a few Jettas before. The last VW I drove was a GTI. And I was very impressed with it. The GLI has the same great engine and it should be quite fun. I just… Continue reading VW Jetta GLI Test Drive coming up
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Mercedes E Class “L” = E Class Maybach?
Mercedes has just introduced a long wheelbase version of the new E Class in China. For the Chinese market only. Because of some odd local market taste it seems that every single car maker is offering “long wheelbase” versions of their sedans over there. The same day, both Jaguar and Audi were showing long versions… Continue reading Mercedes E Class “L” = E Class Maybach?
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Acura CDX Interior
I have to admit, they did a fine job making sure the Acura version ends up different and more upscale than the Honda HR-V it is based on. Really. I mean, sure, you can still tell. Just like the outside of the car. It seems that most interior parts are new. It also uses a… Continue reading Acura CDX Interior
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2017 Hyundai Accent/Verna
Hyundai has just revealed this Verna “concept” in China. The Verna is pretty much the same car as our Accent. So, yes, this is basically the next Hyundai Accent sedan for the US. And again, it looks like a mini Elantra. Which isn’t a bad thing. It doesn’t look as cheap as, let say, the… Continue reading 2017 Hyundai Accent/Verna
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All new 2017 Kia GT
The GT was a concept back in 2011. At the time, Kia had said it would become a production model. As you can see, they have been hard at work. Of course the production model has been toned down compared to the futuristic concept. But it already looks quite nice and modern, even under all… Continue reading All new 2017 Kia GT
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All new Honda Avancier Video
One of the best example of something “so bad it is great”. This has to be one of the most obnoxious car videos ever. And the fun part is that it is for one of the worst looking car ever. Which makes it a truly great watch. The CGI, the soundtrack, the directing, the “madame… Continue reading All new Honda Avancier Video
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2017 Lexus IS
Well, they did make it crazier looking. Or worse. Even more vulgar than before. Upfront, everything seems to be bigger, except the headlights. Bigger grille, bigger vents. More holes. Just more stuff! Which doesn’t really match the rest of the car, especially the profile. It seems that things are getting crazy at Lexus. Not sure… Continue reading 2017 Lexus IS
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More pictures of the new Acura CDX
Not as “shiny” in these early official shot. But still pretty ugly. Being based on the HR-V it is basically a raised up Honda Fit. Except now it has 182HP from the turbo 1.5 Liter and an 8 speed auto instead of a CVT. Still… Fit. They mention the Mercedes GLA as a competition. A… Continue reading More pictures of the new Acura CDX
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New Honda Avancier
That’s right. Another SUV/Crossover thing from Honda. Another ugly one. At least the part where it says “for the Chinese market only” is good news. The Avancier is a 5 seater that will be priced above the CR-V. Powered by a new 2.0 Liter Turbo engine. Which will probably find its way under the hood… Continue reading New Honda Avancier
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VW T-Prime GTE Concept
Another stupid (really stupid) name for yet another VW SUV concept. They’ve been showing SUV concepts for years and years. The only production result so far is the new Tiguan. Which is still a year away from being sold in the US (the main SUV market) This new one is base on the same platform… Continue reading VW T-Prime GTE Concept
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2017 Mazda CX-4
Finally, official pictures. And it does look great! A pretty amazing design. I mean just look at it. Inside too! This seems to be the best rendition of Mazda’s new design theme. The interior isn’t as fantastic as the new CX-9, but it’s also much less expensive. And, it is way better than the poor… Continue reading 2017 Mazda CX-4
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2017 Acura CDX
Even though the new CDX is base on the Honda HR-V, it looks like Honda has been doing quite a redesign job. They do look look quite different. I mean even the hood cut is very different. But; let’s face it, this is still very ugly. Acura seems to be very lost. But, as I… Continue reading 2017 Acura CDX
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“All new” Chinese Citroen C6
I guess this is the most Chinese Citroen ever. Which is of course, not a good thing. If fact, quite terrible… It is quite blasphemous. The last C6 was one of the most modern scan ever. While this should, at best, be a boring VW sedan. I guess the Chinese market is super conservative and… Continue reading “All new” Chinese Citroen C6
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Infiniti QX “Sport Inspiration Concept”
Quite a mouth full. For what basically is the next QX70. It now looks like a bigger QX30. Which is OK I guess. Although I do miss the rounded lines of the current QX70. This looks very “flat”. Everywhere. Now that curved grille doesn’t really fit with the rest of the design. And the C… Continue reading Infiniti QX “Sport Inspiration Concept”
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Yes, we’ve all see this before. But after posting stuff about ugly cars, I thought it would be nice to see something good looking, for a change. I just saw these pictures of the new Pacifica Minivan I hadn’t seen before. So I thought I’d post them. This looks better and better to me. I… Continue reading 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
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2017 Buick Envision price
The first Buick imported from China isn’t cheap! For now, 2 models will be available. Priced at $43 000 and $45 600. They all get GM’s 2.0 Liter Turbo with a 6 speed auto (Not even the newest/better 8 speed) They both come pretty loaded, although the big sunroof is still an option on both… Continue reading 2017 Buick Envision price
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Acura CDX
Just another bad picture of the all new Acura CDX. One of the comment I got on my previous post was right on. There is already an Acura based on the CR-V. So this is based on the smaller HR-V. Which itself is based on the Fit. So basically, their idea of competing with the… Continue reading Acura CDX
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Honda Clarity EV and Plug-In Hybrid coming up
Honda will start selling pure EV and Plug-In hybrid versions of the all new Clarity next year. The “regular” Hydrogen version is still on track for later this year. I think this is a great move from Honda. they have just announced their 2017 Accord Hybrid. And there is no plug-in version this time. This… Continue reading Honda Clarity EV and Plug-In Hybrid coming up
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All new 2017 Acura CDX
As you can see, this one is also for the Chinese market. It seems Honda has been making a push for Acura in China lately.Trying to compete with European brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes. But also Buick and PSA’s DS brand.So they are basically coming out with Acura versions of everything Honda makes. This is… Continue reading All new 2017 Acura CDX
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LeEco LeSEE
I know, what a weird title. LeEco is a Chinese company that is pretty much the equivalent of Netflix here (Even weirder right?) They have a deal with Aston Martin to produce an all electric version of the rapid Sedan in 2018. And, most important (or even weirder), they are the big investor behind the… Continue reading LeEco LeSEE
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2017 Peugeot 3008
just a couple more pictures of that all new futuristic interior. Pretty hard to judge the quality from these low rez shots. (Or any picture for that matter) But this looks really nice. The whole thing does feel like the 21st century. Funny how this Peugeot interior does feel much more modern than many designs… Continue reading 2017 Peugeot 3008