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Audi Q3 now considered for the US.
After claiming it would never happen, Audi is saying they would like to bring the compact Q3 to the US. I guess they were just waiting to see how the BMW X1 was doing before committing… The Q3 is based on the same platform as the VW Tiguan. In Europe is is offered with the… Continue reading Audi Q3 now considered for the US.
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2014 Peugeot 308
An all new French competition for the Golf. And it looks really nice. Not as overdone as some other recent Peugeot models I’ve seen. The interior seems almost futuristic. It’s like a Golf with style.
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Some more leaked pictures of the 2014 Mercedes S-Class
This time, from the official brochure. Looking really luxurious. Now that they don’t have Maybach anymore, I guess they went all out. An even more luxurious, and longer, version will follow next year. Maybe badged the 600. Just like in the old days…
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More pictures of the all new Maserati Quattroporte S Q4
It sure looks good, although maybe not better than the previous model… The interior is, of course, very nice and plush. But again, not really an improvement. Especially the tiny sunroof that starts behind the driver’s head. Which makes it pretty useless. The V8 model is supposed to start at around $135 000. For that… Continue reading More pictures of the all new Maserati Quattroporte S Q4
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Nissan Altima test drive.
I do like the design of the new Altima. I have to admit I was suspicious when I saw the 1st spy shots. But in real life, I really like the car. It has a nice upscale look to it. For a car that starts at about $22 000. It really makes life very tough… Continue reading Nissan Altima test drive.
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2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
Legendary car. The 911 Turbo, really. And it’s all new for 2014. Available in “regular” Turbo or Turbo S. With 520hp or 560hp. Quite amazing from a 3.8 liter engine. BUT!!! Now with a 7 speed automatic. Only! The “PDK” they call it. I call it an automatic dictatorship on a sports car legend. Otherwise… Continue reading 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo
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Top of the line 2014 Chevy Silverado High Country
Apparently, this will be around $45 000. The GMC Sierra Denali clone costs a bit over $47 000. It comes with a 5.2 Liter V8 with 355HP. Good for 23MPG on the freeway. You get Special brown leather seats, Bose speakers and more chrome! What you also get is the 1950’s column shifter. Something that… Continue reading Top of the line 2014 Chevy Silverado High Country
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2014 Mercedes S-Class video.
Looks like someone hangs out pretty close to the factory. Here are a bunch of the new 2014 S-Class . Still with various degree of camouflage. Most lights are still partially covered. We this gives us a good idea.
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2014 Nissan Qashqai/Rogue
I hear the European Qashqai and US Rogue are supposed to share the same design for the next generation due out late this year. This illustration supposedly shows the European model. Which is not bad at all. Quite modern..
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2014 Kia Sedona. Yes, 2014….
If it looks like the 2012 model, that’s because it is. For some weird reason, Kia chose to take a year off and sell the same minivan again for 2014. Just when you though it would return with an all new design. Go figure… Here is some of the official PR BS: New lighting and… Continue reading 2014 Kia Sedona. Yes, 2014….
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The “not quite 2014” new VW Turbo engine.
It now replaces the “old” 2.0 Turbo in the Beetle and Jetta GLI. It makes just 10hp more. Uses about 8% less gas. Let’s hope it’s also a lot smoother and quieter than the current engine. Which sounds too much like a diesel. Many blame Direct Injection for this. But GM and Ford also have… Continue reading The “not quite 2014” new VW Turbo engine.
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Mystery Mercedes prototype
This picture was taken at a Mercedes facility, as a 2014 S-Class prototype was coming back from a test drive. The left car in the background is another 2014 S-Class prototype. But what is the car next to it? At first it does look like another S-Class. But the headlights are higher. Side windows more… Continue reading Mystery Mercedes prototype
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe
We all knew it was just a matter of time. The “non-convertible” version of the new F-Type is on its way. And looking almost exactly like the C-X16 Concept from 2011. Which was expected. Also expected is the new 2.0 Liter Turbo as a base engine. Available with a manual transmission. What was not expected… Continue reading Jaguar F-Type Coupe
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Nissan Altima 2.5 SV test drive coming up…
Just got this for a week and already planning a long drive with it. It is a really nice looking car in person. So far: -MPG seems to exceed official numbers. -Engine is not the most refined. But CVT keeps things under 2000RPM most of the time. -Enough power -Steering is quite firm. -Nice interior… Continue reading Nissan Altima 2.5 SV test drive coming up…
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VW Passat TDI test Drive
The current Passat is quite a good-looking car, in a very conservative way. It looks big and pretty impressive in person. It has a classic German look with a bit of really modern, simple design touches up front. It is not as slick as the new Ford Fusion or Kia Optima. But it looks more… Continue reading VW Passat TDI test Drive
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Production version of the VW Taigun?
Not really sure. I cannot see any differences with the concept (color pic). Except for the added LEDs under the headlights. Even the wheels are the same. And the “concept seats”. I guess we’ll have to wait and see. What do you think?