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Buick Lacrosse eAssist.
I had heard about a mild hybrid version of the Lacrosse coming up a while ago.Well, here it is.it will be available in a few months as a 2012 model year. It improves the gas mileage by about 25% compared to the base 2.4 Liter engine.Which brings up the MPG numbers to 25/37.Great for a… Continue reading Buick Lacrosse eAssist.
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2011 Hyundai Elantra
These are the first pictures of the US version.A good looking car indeed. And all the versions come with a new 1.8 Liter engine with 138hp.This engine is rated at 28MPG city and 40MPG Highway.better than almost all the competition. And much better than the base 2.0 Liter in the new Jetta S….
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All new Hyundai Elantra
Filming a commercial in Chicago. The Elantra will no doubt be a formidable competitor to not only the usual players like the Civic and the Corolla.But the all new 2012 Focus as well. And from what we’ve seen of the new Civic, Honda should be very worried. I will have plenty of pictures of the… Continue reading All new Hyundai Elantra
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2012 Audi A6
Just another picture of the next Audi.Which, as we said before, will just look like all the other ones. I am more interested in seeing the next A3 myself.
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Chevrolet Orlando clever dash
Just thought this was actually pretty clever.I have never seen it on any car. The whole radio opens up to reveal a pretty large hiding space. Not what we’ll see it any time soon. The Orlando isn’t coming to the US any time soon. Just hope GM could use this design in some of their… Continue reading Chevrolet Orlando clever dash
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Audi Q5 Hybrid
The familiar 2.0 Liter with 211hp is now paired with an electric motor producing 45hp in the new Hybrid version.With a new 8 speed automatic.Audi claims it can drive as fast as about 60MPH without using the gas engine. It’ll go on sale after its official unveiling at the 2011 Geneva auto show.
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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.