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2010 Subaru Legacy
The all new Legacy seems to be exactly what Subaru doesn’t need: another boring conservative looking sedan that will never stand out from the crowd… Too bad. Once again, they missed an opportunity to come up with a nice design for what has always been a very good car. Good luck…
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Ford Focus X Road
For Europe only.As you can see, this “Outback” type little wagon is based on the Euro Focus, not the one sold here.And it’s mostly a visual trick, not a real off road wagon.
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Detroit electric to sell Proton cars in the US.
This small US company closed back in 1939. But has been revived last year by the Chinese Youngman Automotive Group.So I guess that means that it’s a Chinese company. Pretty much like RCA TVs that are made by TCL, a Chinese company… Detroit Electric will be using models from Proton and turn them into electric… Continue reading Detroit electric to sell Proton cars in the US.
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2010 Toyota 4 Runner
Already testing in Japan.As I said before, it will come in the US in limited numbers.
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Brilliance BS4 crash test
This Chinese sedan got no stars in the new Euro NCAP crash test. Zero.To be honest, I have to mention that these tests have been recently revised and are much tougher. Under the “old” test, it would have gotten 3 stars out of 5.They are known also for their horrific results in similar tests of… Continue reading Brilliance BS4 crash test
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2010 Mitsubishi Outlander
I am not really sure the Outlander’s failure is due to its front end design.A new one won’t change much. The outlander is a pretty good looking small SUV. Mitsubishi’s problems are much deeper than the front end design of their cars.I guess this must make them feel they’re doing something….
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Jaguar XF Wagon
Could be really nice looking. At least from this illustration. Jaguar’s new owner did mention that a wagon version of the XF sedan is coming out soon. A very good idea to compete with Mercedes and BMW.Now, how about a really good smaller Jag to compete with the 3 series and the C class…
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Chinese Jac B926 sedan
What an attractive name… But the car itself looks pretty decent.Better than the Corolla we get over here. Looks like Chinese cars are coming over here soon no matter what.Either as Saturns, but I also hear maybe through Costco. Just like Visio TVs.
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New Honda non car/non SUV thingy…
This is basically a hatch version of the Accord on stilts.I guess this would share the platform with the new Acura model coming out at the end of the year. Why not just offer a hatch version of the Accord, with an AWD option?
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Wagoner quits!
GM’s big boss, Rick Wagoner is quitting the company.Apparently, this move is part of the restructuring agreement with the Obama administration. GM has been doing pretty badly for years. Losing $82 billion in the past 4 years alone.Someone has to take the blame. Who do you think should replace it? My vote goes for Bob… Continue reading Wagoner quits!
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Roewe SUV coming up
Roewe is actually one of these few Chinese manufacturers that offers really nice looking cars.They are the “Old Rover”. This is based on a version of the Ssang Yong Kyron. This doesn’t look as bad as most other SUVs from Ssang Yong.
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Chinese GS1 SUV
No shame here.I guess it would be a tough sale in Korea and Germany, but it probably never be sold outside of China.The info also mentions a $16 000 price. I guess when converted into US dollars. Let’s assume this monster can pass all the US safety standards, do you think people over here would… Continue reading Chinese GS1 SUV
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Kia VG Concept
This “concept” is actually the replacement for the old Amanti.Take out some of the trims and you pretty much have the production car. Sure, it’s better looking than the Amanti, but what isn’t… I don’t think the US (Or Europe for that matter) is ready for a big Kia sedan. The 1st one was a… Continue reading Kia VG Concept
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2010 Toyota 4 Runner
remember, back years ago, when the 4 runner was popular. Even cool. No more. It was too late to cancel the next one, so Toyota decided to go ahead. But sales numbers have been revised to low. Very low.That means that,when it comes out next year, it’ll be a while before you actually see one… Continue reading 2010 Toyota 4 Runner
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Nissan Sentra. What the “other guys” have to say…
I will be getting a Sentra to review next week. Also trying to get more cars in the same class to compare. Meanwhile, here is what some of “the other guys” are thinking… TheCarConnection.com’s editors read the latest reviews on the new 2008 Nissan Sentra to write this comprehensive review. Experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove several different… Continue reading Nissan Sentra. What the “other guys” have to say…
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2010 Audi Q7
Another useless update. More money waisted. I posted pictures of the current model (light grey) so you can see the difference.I just wonder why manufacturers, like BMW, Mercedes and others, keep making these tiny changes to their cars as mid-cycle revisions.Nobody can tell. Except owners of the current versions. Nobody cares, really.Shouldn’t they be spending… Continue reading 2010 Audi Q7
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VW GTD
Or the Diesel GTI.It has a 2.0 Liter diesel engine good for 170hp.Only slightly slower than the GTI but should return about 40MPG (US) average. We are getting the “regular” GTI over here in the summer. With a new Golf as well. (They’ve decided to dump the name “Rabbit” in the US. Again…) But there… Continue reading VW GTD