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New 2012 Beetle illustration
This is the most realistic illustration so far.Having seen the real thing myself, I can tell you it is almost perfect. -The car I saw in person did not have a spoiler. -And the double exhaust was on the left. Not left and right.-The real lights are pretty much correct. Exept the lower part starts… Continue reading New 2012 Beetle illustration
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2012 Audi A9?
really. There a new rumor going around about a new Audi model. It would be even more expensive than the new A8, so of course, it would be an A9.. Maybe some “coupe” version. Like the A7 is seen as a 5 door coupe version of the next A6? Why not. And who knows. In… Continue reading 2012 Audi A9?
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Nissan Micra/March Diesel coming up.
The small Micra is supposed to be coming to the us soon.But this new diesel version won’t be making it over here. Too bad, kind of. I can only imagine the mileage this cute little car gets out of its 1.5 Diesel engine…As a reminder, here is what the regular model looks like.Not sure if… Continue reading Nissan Micra/March Diesel coming up.
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More pictures of the all new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
What a great looking car. I am just not sure why this is still a 2011 model.The 2012 is supposed to get a revised interior, including a navigation option.Plus some minor tweaks outside. And a Z28 version. I think most people would rather wait a few months and get the improvements of the 2012 model… Continue reading More pictures of the all new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
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Range Rover Evoque 5 door
This is one good looking SUV/crossover.The only engine available in the US will be the 2.0 Liter with 236hp.Europe also gets a couple of diesels with 150 or 190hp. This makes every other models in the Land Rover show room look ancient. The larger LR2 starts at around $36 000 over here. Let’s hope this… Continue reading Range Rover Evoque 5 door
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV for the US
The i-MiEV is based on the Mitsubishi i, which came out in 2006, and uses a small 660cc engine. This electric version has been on sale in Japan for a few months and is also scheduled to be available in England as well. But the US version does look quite different.It is basically, a bit… Continue reading Mitsubishi i-MiEV for the US
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Kia Sportage Test Drive
_HOW IT LOOKS. I think the new Sportage is one of the very best looking compact SUVs out there.From about every angle, it displays personality and a mature design.I am not too crazy about the wheel design on the EX version I was driving. But it is more a matter of taste…-HOW IT IS INSIDE.… Continue reading Kia Sportage Test Drive
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2012 Audi A6
These are the most realistic illustrations I’ve seen so far of the next A6. Which basically will look like an A7 with a trunk.Or a larger A4.Or a smaller A8.Or a slightly more modern version of the current A6….
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2012 VW Jetta R
Here it is; the new 2011 Jetta, with a V6! During the European launch of the car a few days ago, VW showed the press a version of the Jetta equipped with a 3.6 Liter V6, and AWD. That same V6 produces 276hp in the new Touareg. This could make one mean small sedan. Plus,… Continue reading 2012 VW Jetta R
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Next Kia Rio hatchback
We can’t see much yet, but it’s good to know they’ll still be offering a hatchback version for the next generation.
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2012 Mercedes C Class
Already 4 years old, the current C Class is getting refreshed for the next year.I guess they will be keeping the current design for a while, now that a Coupe version is coming out.The interior seems to be where most changes are.The exterior is just a bit busier.This is what the current model looks now.
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2012 Mazda 5
These are pictures of the US version of the new Mazda 5.It took quite a while to get here… We’ll see if the wave on the side will turn people off or not.
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2012 Nissan Versa
Well, this is really a case of “anything is an improvement”, compared to the current car.But I’m not sure it is enough next to other new models like the new Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio etc… These are pictures of the Chinese version, called the Sunny. But it is pretty much what we’ll see here next… Continue reading 2012 Nissan Versa
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2012 BMW 3 series?
Another illustration.There will be plenty more before the car actually come out next year. And when it does, you can bet it’ll look exactly like a smaller 5 series. Which, itself looks like a smaller 7 series… They are now talking about a hybrid version. Let’s just hope they price it right.Unlike VW does with… Continue reading 2012 BMW 3 series?
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Buick Regal GS
Finally, the production model is here. Everyone was expecting a US version of the super sporty Opel Insignia POC.Not quite…The Opel has AWD and 320hp from a 2.8 Liter V6 turbo.Or Buick version does NOT have AWD. And uses the a 255hp version of the 2.0 Liter Turbo. That’s even less power than the “old”… Continue reading Buick Regal GS
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2011/12 VW Golf Cabrio
There has been rumors for years about a new Golf Cabrio.But now, VW has announced this:“Over the decades, some of the most beautiful models in the automobile world have left the assembly line in Osnabrück. We will be carrying on this tradition from 2011 with the new Golf Cabrio. The capacities and specialist skills available… Continue reading 2011/12 VW Golf Cabrio
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Chang’an CX20
I have never heard of them either. One of many Chinese brands. But this small SUV type wagon does look pretty decent.Powered by a 1.3 Liter engine. So we are talking about a small car…