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2012 Toyoa Axio=2013 Corolla?
As you can see, so far the Axio as been really close to our Corolla. Except for the front and rear ends.Interiors are the same, and profiles are almost identical.(Axio is on top)So feast your eyes on this all new Axio now coming out in Japan.Again, front and rear designs will be different on our… Continue reading 2012 Toyoa Axio=2013 Corolla?
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Renault Alpine Concept
Renault will finally introduce a new concept inspired by the old Alpine sports car.They have been talking for many years about a new model. The original Alpine came out in 1955, but the most famous model, the A108/110 came out in 1958.Later models became larger, more and more luxurious, fancy and expensive. The usual sad… Continue reading Renault Alpine Concept
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VW Beetle Turbo. Day two.
Thanks to one of you, I was able to reset the auto up and down window feature. They now work properly. (so it was not a VW electric bug after all)But I was still unable to do the same for the sunroof, which still opens only half way. Drove the car a lot more today,… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Day two.
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Something you don’t see every day…
Yet… Just saw this new Cadillac XTS being unloaded at some “GM Center” around L.A last week.Although I was only able to take this one picture, I saw the whole car.And it does look really nice in the flesh.
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2013/14 Audi A3
We have already seen the new A3. As a 3 door hatchback. This is the new 5 door. A model we will be getting in the US, alongside the all new 4 door sedan.The usual Audi redesign: same but new.
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VW Beetle Turbo. Day one
I thought I would report a few things on the Beetle I just got yesterday.I have 3 friends who own the previous “New” Beetle, and I was very familiar with that model.So it is a bit strange to drive something that feels familiar yet all new.Kind of like talking to a friend of yours after… Continue reading VW Beetle Turbo. Day one
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VW Beetle test drive coming up
I always liked the Beetle. Old and new.And I was able to participate to a customer clinic for the all new convertible over 2 years ago. This week I finally get to actually drive one. And keep it for a whole week. The one I just got is a Turbo Automatic model. (Even though I… Continue reading VW Beetle test drive coming up
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Ford Focus Electric test drive.
I must say this was a moment I will remember for a long time.My first time behind the wheel of a fully electric car.It felt kind of like watching color TV for the 1st time. It’s new and exciting, and you know it will be everywhere in few years. The design itself is familiar, almost… Continue reading Ford Focus Electric test drive.
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All new 2013 Altima starts production
Nissan started production of the all new Altima today in Tennessee.Which also marks the 20th anniversary of the US built model. Nissan also mentioned their intention to beat the Camry as the number one selling car in the US. Toyota sold about 40 000 more Camrys last year. So it is possible for Nissan to… Continue reading All new 2013 Altima starts production
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Chevrolet Trax
It looks like the Chevrolet version of the Buick Encore isn’t a total clone.Although proportions are the same, of course. Kind of like the GMC Terrain and the Chevrolet Equinox.But the Chevrolet won’t be coming to the US.Which is kind of weird. Since a small Chevrolet SUV makes much more sense than a tiny Buick.And… Continue reading Chevrolet Trax
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2013 BMW 1 series 3 door
Another expected development: the 3 door version of the redesigned 1 series 5 door… And just like the 5 door, this hatchback isn’t coming over here.But if you imagine a trunk instead of the hatch, you can almost see the next 1 series coupe we’ll be getting here next year.Which will , by then, be… Continue reading 2013 BMW 1 series 3 door
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new BMW 3 series Sports Wagon
As predictable as all other BMW wagons, but very nice looking nonetheless. The new wagon comes out in Europe at the end of this year.The good news is that it is coming to he US in the spring of 2013. For those of us who need a bit more room, but still enjoy driving…A much… Continue reading new BMW 3 series Sports Wagon
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Buick Verano Test Drive.
The Verano is an interesting new idea for Buick.The idea is to offer the same “Buick qualities” in a smaller package. Mainly to attract a younger audience as well. It is based on the same architecture as the Chevrolet Cruze. But has a different engine and design. It is actually a “trunk added” version of… Continue reading Buick Verano Test Drive.
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Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance
Just a few pictures from this amazing place.Which used to be the old Doheny mansion in Beverly Hills. Fantastic cars, old and new.