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2011 Ford Explorer
First official pictures of the all new Explorer.Not much to see yet. But it sure looks like a Taurus wagon to me.Which is a good thing. Plus, from my experience so far, the Taurus drives great.This will be a huge leap forward for the Explorer.
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2011 BMW X3
At least it will look better than the current model.But that’s not saying much. The front headlights look to be quite square. And quite unlike any other current BMWs.Almost weird. We’ll see…..
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More pictures of Buick’s new compact sedan.
Called the Excelle GT in China.They did attempt to make this “Astra Sedan” a bit more upscale than the regular hatchback version. We will see much more of this car soon.
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2011 Suzuki Swift
The next one will be an evolution of the current model.Which has been quite popular overseas. Suzuki did say last year that the US will be getting the new model. So this is our first good look at what we’ll get next year.Competing with the new Mazda2 and Ford Fiesta.
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All new Renault Latitude
The new Vel Satis replacement is a European version of the recently introduced Samsung MS5 (Renault’s Korean partner)Which itself is based on the Renault Laguna So they went from the crazy weird Vel Satis to a super boring sedan. I guess they do wan to sell cars after all.Plus I remember them mentioning, a few… Continue reading All new Renault Latitude
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2012 BMW 3 series illustrations
These look pretty realistic to me.Again, the next 3 series, like all BMWS, will be an evolution of the current design. That’s how they like it. The only big news will be the availability of a hatchback with the GT version.
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Coming up: Ford Taurus test drive
I will be driving this Taurus for the week.If you have any questions. So far, it does look really great in person…
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2012 Ford Explorer
Again, not much to see here… The next Explorer will be, by far, the best one ever.Based on a shorter Flex platform, it should finally drive, look and feel like a modern car.
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2011 VW Tiguan ?
Not really sure if this is real or not.But it is pretty much the same thing we saw from the Chinese auto show a few weeks ago.Basically the same car with the new VW front end. Which is what they’ve been doing to all their models for the past couple of years.
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More pictures of the 2011 Kia Sportage, on the road.
In real life pictures, the all new Sportage still looks great.This is one of the most modern looking small SUVs on the market, inside and out. I was impressed with my 2 weeks in the Kia Forte a while ago. The 2.4 Liter is a great engine. Smooth quiet and powerful. The Sportage should drive… Continue reading More pictures of the 2011 Kia Sportage, on the road.
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More pictures of the new VW Polo sedan
Some are now saying it will make it into the US lineup. That is a lot of conservative looking sedans for VW, with this, the next Jetta and the new larger Passat replacement. I wish they’d send us the cooler 3 and 5 door hatchbacks instead. And good luck against the new Fiesta in the… Continue reading More pictures of the new VW Polo sedan
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R.I.P: Mercury
It is now official. “Ford also will end production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year to fully devote its financial, product development, production and marketing, sales and service resources toward further growing its core Ford brand while enhancing the Lincoln brand.”
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Mercury killed at 3pm today???
Could be… According to Automotive News: “Dealer sources say they expect Ford Motor Co. to confirm plans to phase out its 71-year-old Mercury brand at a press conference this afternoon.” It also mentions that the planned Mercury version of the next Focus could end up as a Lincoln. We’ll know for sure soon. Very soon…
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2011 Opel Astra wagon
Looking a bit like a smaller Insignia/Regal wagon. A good thing. Seems like every version of the new Astra is looking quite good so far.Not sure if this will come to the US as a wagon version of the upcoming small Buick sedan, but it would be nice… Ford isn’t bringing the new Focus wagon… Continue reading 2011 Opel Astra wagon
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2011 VW Polo Sedan
I saw the Polo hatchback in person a few days ago, and it is a very nice looking car in the flesh, with an interior that looks and feels like it belongs in a more expensive car.This upcoming sedan, although more conservative, should be quite attractive as well. With a rumored based price of about… Continue reading 2011 VW Polo Sedan
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2012 BMW 3 series GT
The 3 series will be all new for next year. And we all now it will look like a smaller 5 series, which itself resembles a small 7 series.The usual. We also know it will be offered for the 1st time as a 5 door hatchback GT version.But this illustration looks way too good.Spy shots… Continue reading 2012 BMW 3 series GT
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Jaguar F Type
Jaguar has now said they will build the F Type.(The picture above is just an illustration of what it could look like) The small 2 seater will be competing with the redesigned Porsche Boxter when it comes out. They are also working on a new smaller sedan to compete with the mercedes C Class and… Continue reading Jaguar F Type
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Opel Astra Coupe
This is the real thing.Still with camouflage and fake rear lights. But already, this looks even better than the most optimistic illustrations I’ve seen . A truly great looking small coupe I hope will turn out over here as a Buick.
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More pictures of the new Citroen C4
It sure looks more conservative than the previous one.especially the crazy looking coupe version they have now (No coupe is planned for the new one…) I guess the C5 design is spreading …
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Another Astra coupe illustration
No matter what, it will be a good looking car.The previous one still is. I still think this would work better here as a Buick than a Saturn. The previous Astra was a failure in the US as a Saturn. It was sold by a brand that had made its name by building “american” products… Continue reading Another Astra coupe illustration