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No Crossroad for the US
That’s what Honda is saying.So say goodbye to what you’ll never know… Too bad. The Element is getting old, and I think the Crossroad has a much better interior. Plus, Scion has a new Xb coming out.
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2008 Volvo XC70
As usual, the XC is based on the regular V70.So no surprises here. The formula still works, so why change anything….
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Next Mazda 6
The European press is now reporting that the new Mazda 6 will be based on the Ford Mondeo, not the US Fusion.In a way, this is a strange move, the US Fusion being based on a platform derived from the current Mazda. But this will make the new Mazda a pretty different car than the… Continue reading Next Mazda 6
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2007 Geneva Auto Show
That was last year.Let’s hope the Swiss can put an even better show this year.
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Mazda 2
More pictures and info about the all new small Mazda.-1 inch shorter than a Honda Fit.-About 4 inches longer than a Yaris 5 door hatch.-2 versions available in Europe. 1.3 Liter with 75hp and 1.5 Liter with 104hp-15 inch wheels and 16 with the Sports Appearance Package (The grey car) No word on US sales.… Continue reading Mazda 2
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More pictures of the Opel Concept
There seems to be some confusion about the concept being RWD or FWD.I am not sure. I have read both. This car is pretty much a preview of the next Vectra coupe. (Or Manta)Just like the old Manta was a coupe version of the Ascona (The old Opel mid sized car later replaced by the… Continue reading More pictures of the Opel Concept
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Phoenix Motorcars Electric cars
The electric car is not dead. This week, at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles, Phoenix motorcar presented an electric SUT. (An suv with a pick up bed)They claim the batteries can run for over 100 miles. With a top speed of 95mph.A full charge would cost just a bit over $3.Compare this to $3… Continue reading Phoenix Motorcars Electric cars
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Fiat Bravo
I thought I would just post a new picture of the Fiat Bravo.Just because I think this is one of the best looking compact cars out there. And it has a glass roof too!
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Opel GTC Concept
Opel will show this new concept coupe at the Geneva show in a few days. This is pretty much a modern version of the old Manta coupe.The Manta was always a good looking car. This one looks good but it does seem very derivative . It reminds me of other cars. Mostly the new Altima… Continue reading Opel GTC Concept
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New Renault Twingo 2
Not sure if this is the real thing or not. It does look like a base model. And pretty real to me.We’ll see the real thing in a few days in Geneva.
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BMW M5 Touring
If you must have a mid sized wagon with a V10 engine and have to get somewhere fast, doing 0 to 60 under 5 seconds.This is for you.Otherwise, this is either an overpriced crazy piece of machinery, or a wonderful display of engineering…
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Mazda2 into a Ford
That’s what was mentioned recently by Ford:The Mazda 2 would be the base for a new small Ford to be sold in the US. That’s pretty much what we’ve known for a while.The new Mazda 2 and the next Fiesta will share platform. And the Fiesta is supposed to come over here.Soo I guess that’s… Continue reading Mazda2 into a Ford
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Another coupe bites the dust
GM will stop production of the Monte Carlo in June.No replacement is planed. The next Chevy coupe will be the new Camaro.Sales were way off year after year.
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Five stars
All these cars just got a 5 star in the latest European crash tests.Most of these are sold here.Except the new Fiat. The new Corolla (top) is coming here soon.