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2011 VW Jetta S Test Drive
-HOW IT LOOKS.Well, it is quite conservative. Many expected something more original from VW for the all new Jetta.But in real life, it does look pretty upscale. Almost Audi like. And the front end in particular, has a sort of very modern simplicity to it that looks really good. The plastic wheel covers do look… Continue reading 2011 VW Jetta S Test Drive
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More pictures of the next Kia Rio
Looking more like a small Optima than a small Forte. It looks like the small inexpensive car segment will be flourishing in the US next year with plenty of new models like the new Yaris, Rio, Accent, Nissan March etc…
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New Opel Zafira
These new illustrations give us a very realistic look at what the next Zafira will look like.Competing in the same segment as the new Ford Grand C-max, it seems to look much better.The Ford has a weird bloated look. The new Opel seems much sportier. The Grand C-Max is coming to the US next year.… Continue reading New Opel Zafira
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2013 full electric VW Bora
The “new Bora” is a Chinese VW model, not sold in Europe or north America.VW is working on a full electric version of the new sedan. I know VW is actively working on full electric cars, as well as more hybrid.I heard it directly from someone at VW, when I got to see the new… Continue reading 2013 full electric VW Bora
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2012 Nissan Versa sedan
Caught in China where it will be called Sunny.Again, using 1.6 Liter or 1.8 Liter engines. And looking about 1000 times better than the current model. Even with all the camouflage on it.
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2011 Dodge Journey
I must say, Chrysler wasn’t lying when they promised us better interiors.The revised Journey only seems to be getting a new grille outside.But the interior seems to be a giant improvement on what they have now.And of course, the new 3.6 V6 is offered.Here is the current model.You can see how bad the interior looks… Continue reading 2011 Dodge Journey
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New MG6 sedan pictures
It is now official, the good looking 5 door hatchback is now joined by this good looking sedan version.But not for the US….
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New Toyota Yaris/Vitz
These are pictures of the different versions of the japanese market Vitz. Which one of these would you pick to be what we’ll see here as the 2012 Toyota Yaris?
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Saab 9-4X
Finally.It’s good to see an all new Saab after what almost happened a few months ago. And the production model looks almost exactly like the concept I saw at the Detroit auto show a few years ago. A good thing. It will be available with the same engines as its cousin, the Cadillac SRX. A… Continue reading Saab 9-4X
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2012 Euro Civic
This illustration doesn’t really seem to match the spy photos exactly, but it is close.And again, it looks like the Euro version of the Civic will be about a million times better looking than the ultra conservative sedan we’ll be getting over here next year. Maybe Honda will realize, like Ford, that hatchbacks are getting… Continue reading 2012 Euro Civic
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Lexus RX 270?
Seems like Lexus will be offering a 4 cylinder version of the RX as a new base model.But not in the US. Unless gas suddenly shoots up past $5 a gallon. On another note, I just wonder what happened to the rumors of a small Lexus compact SUV .That rumor was pretty popular 2 or… Continue reading Lexus RX 270?
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2012 Lexus GS
Sorry, just a very blurry image/illustration so far. The new GS might be the first of the current Lexus models to be redesigned as a pure Hybrid lineup.A shorter version of the new platform will be used for the next IS.
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2012 BMW 3 series
Obviously just an illustration, by some talented BMW fan.But it does look really good. A nice update on the current car. We’ll see very soon what the real thing looks like…
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2012 Honda Fit “extended”?
Looks like Honda is at least considering a larger version of the Fit. If this is true, it looks pretty bad. I guess Toyota is doing it to the Prius with the Alpha version, so why not, right? The Fit is a really roomy small car, I’m not sure what would be the point of… Continue reading 2012 Honda Fit “extended”?
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2012 Kia Rio
At least from these pictures, it looks quite conservative.But I guess most small, cheap sedans do. The hatch version could be more interesting. And the interior does look rather cheap, but remember, we are talking about a car that currently starts at under $12 000. But there is still quite a bit of camouflage, so… Continue reading 2012 Kia Rio
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MG6 Sedan
The MG 6 has been a hatchback only model.And it does look great. But a sedan version os coming out soon, and it also looks pretty good.We’ll probably never see it, or the hatchback, in the US.But MGs have been getting decent reviews in Europe already.Just a picture of the current hatchback model.
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Chevrolet Cruze Turbo
There is already a turbo engine available on the Cruze, the small 1.4 Liter.But this sportier “Turbo” model uses a larger 1.6 Liter with 170 hp instead of 140. And so far, it is for China only. Where the 1.6 Liter Turbo is already used in the Buick Excelle. I say bring over the good… Continue reading Chevrolet Cruze Turbo
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2011 Mazda BT50
And now for the new Ranger’s cousin, the Mazda version. The front end looks weird compared to the rather conservative looking body from the Ranger.It just doesn’t seem to fit the rest of the car. Like if they were trying too hard to look modern. Like an old design with a new front end redesigned… Continue reading 2011 Mazda BT50
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2011 Ford Ranger
Finally, after what seems to be about 65 years, there is an all new and modern Ford Ranger.But.. It’s not for the US… I guess Ford, and others, think the compact pick up truck market is pretty much dead in the water. No idea why. You would think with higher gas prices people would go… Continue reading 2011 Ford Ranger