• More on the B.Y.D

    I posted a picture of this car a few days ago.The one with a BMW front end. Well, here is a bit more.It actually doesn’t look worse than other mainstream asian cars…Hey, if the Scion Tc has a Volvo front end, why can’t these guys copy BMW?

  • Chery Convertible

    The Chinese car maker claims it will sell a convertible for around $20 000 in the US, in 2007.Well that might just be it!And it is not a complete copy of another car. Although the Peugeot influence is obvious.This is just called a “concept” for now, but…. I can’t wait!

  • BMW 3 Series Touring

    Touring, touring. It’s a wagon. That’s all…And a simple one at that. Nothing special here. Just a straight box in the back.The interior still has the horrific dashboard from the sedan. The only “cool” (but not unique) thing about it is the “double” sunroof. Similar to the the Subaru Outback or even the $16000 Scion… Continue reading BMW 3 Series Touring

  • New Seat leon

    Another great looking car we won’t get. The all new Leon from Spanish Seat.This compact based on VW, uses 1.6 or 2.0 Liter engines. Plus a couple of diesels. That is just too bad… It makes the Golf look 10 years older.

  • New renault Clio

    Sharing a new platform with Nissan, the new Clio looks much more upscale and expensive than the current one.Not sure when this comes out, but I would guess in the fall of this year. Let’s hope they can finally put quiet engines in this one…

  • 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

    Nothing amazing, but the Santa Fe will be all new for 2006.Which means almost every model Hyndai offers in the US will be all new for 2006.Amazing when you think about it. This interior shot doesn’t show anything original. But their quality is always getting better. Let’s hope they stay cheaper than the japanese competition.A… Continue reading 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe

  • They will be missed…

    MG Rover might finally be on its way out. This time for good.They were owned by BMW until a few years ago. And a new deal with a Chinese company was supposed to “save” the company, but that all went sour last week.They are know thinking of closing down the comapny for good.That is really… Continue reading They will be missed…

  • Chery Crossover

    Another Chery we might get. The “Crossover”.The name says it all: it’s a wagon! But it looks pretty nice, and doesn’t seem to be an obvious copy of anything. Although if it was wearing a Chrysler badge, no one would notice…Let’s hope we do get this one. With only 4 cylinder engines, it might be… Continue reading Chery Crossover

  • Chery Avensis or Altima???

    I have had a few comments about the look of this upcoming Chery sedan.Seems like most of you think it looks like the european Toyota Avensis… Well, here it is, above the Avensis.I really do not see it. Althought you can make the case that most Asian sedans look similar in many ways. To me,… Continue reading Chery Avensis or Altima???

  • Hapei Saibao

    Yes, ANOTHER Chinese car… This one is said to have been designed by Pininfarina. But it doesn’t say when. It looks like something the Italian maestro might have done with his left foot 20 something years ago… To be fair, it doesn’t look much worse than most small sedans from Hyundai or even Toyota and… Continue reading Hapei Saibao

  • 2006 Jaguar XK

    For once, the production model looks a bit better than the concept they showed before. Just a few months ago.The tacky details are all gone. And the hatchback design stays.These pictures were taken during a photo shoot for the brochure. As you can see, the final model (top) is much cleaner looking than the concept… Continue reading 2006 Jaguar XK

  • Sexy Hyundai !

    Aren’t these supposed to be out by now? News flash: This Sweedish model (Ingrid Schumaker) won’t make the trip to the US.Instead, the new Sonata will be in Hyundai showrooms, surrounded by black tie, white shirt wearing sleazy salesmen.

  • Another Chinese one!

    These guys are really pushing it!Even the girl is dressed to appeal to weterners! The car itself is using a BMW copy as a front end. No idea what that Byd brand is about. But they do know how to “present” their new model…

  • Another Chery

    This might just be one of the models we are supposed to get in 2007.It could be the one they describe as a competitor to the Audi A4, for $20 000. Do I really need to post a photo of the Nissan Altima here?

  • Matiz Chinese copy

    That’s the Daewoo Matiz.Designed in Italy by :Ital design. The new, redesigned model is sold in Europe s a Chevrolet now. Well, look at this!A perfect copy from our Chinese friends at Chery!That is the car GM (new owner of Daewoo) is sueing about.That lawsuit will decide if Chinese car makers can just copy designs… Continue reading Matiz Chinese copy

  • Bentley SUV rumors

    Yes. A Bentley SUV! Amazing!This would be powered by the usual (for them) W12 Turbo with 450hp.Too bad this great historical British brand is even thinking about something like this… A Concept version of the monster is due in September.

  • New Passat Interior

    I just got this picture from a Swiss (I think) reader. This shows a combo even I could like. The “wood & aluminum” interior.Just when I thought it couldn’t be done! I think that is the best combo for the Passat. Between the plain looking base metal look, and the overdone Korean looking all wood… Continue reading New Passat Interior