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All new engines for the redesigned 2014 Mini Cooper
Which is great news. I always liked the Mini, but never really liked the engines. At leas the base one. It never sounded sporty to me, just rough. There is an all new Mini coming up soon, and they have released details about the engines. -all new 1.5 Liter 3 cylinder engine with 134hp -all… Continue reading All new engines for the redesigned 2014 Mini Cooper
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All new JDM Honda Odyssey
Looks like there is an all new Odyssey for the japanese market. We all remember the very 1st generation that was sold here . It was a “smaller than minivan” van. With regular car doors. But eventually Honda decided the US needed something much larger for the second generation. In Japan, the local Odyssey kept… Continue reading All new JDM Honda Odyssey
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Lexus IS-F Coupe
Another monster coming up from Lexus. I just saw the new IS sedan driving around a few days ago, and it’s not pretty. This is a complete mess. Although this is just an illustration, I wouldn’t put it past Lexus to add all these vents, skirts and wings. I am sure the base model would… Continue reading Lexus IS-F Coupe
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Porsche 911 Targa
Porsche has been testing a Targa version of the new 911 for a while now. And this (kind of weird) illustration shows us what it could look like. Which is really a blend of retro and futuristic. The Targa style is so familiar to the 911. It will be really nice to see the new… Continue reading Porsche 911 Targa
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Qoros3 Sedan gets 5 star in EuroNCAP Crashtest
And by doing so, becomes the 1st Chinese car to get a 5 star rating in the European crash test. Quite amazing, compared to the 0 or 1 star ratings Chines cars used to get just a few years ago. The new Compact sedan is schedule for European release in 2014 Here is the actual… Continue reading Qoros3 Sedan gets 5 star in EuroNCAP Crashtest
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VW Beetle Convertible TDI tst drive.
I was really interested in spending some time with the Diesel version of the redesigned Beetle convertible. Since I had only driven the 2.0 Liter version of the car before. Outside, the only difference with the “regular” non-turbo model seems to be the 17 inch wheel design. And the TDI badge on the trunk. Otherwise,… Continue reading VW Beetle Convertible TDI tst drive.
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Hyundai iX25
This all new Hyundai model is rumored to be based on the Kia Soul platform. We’ve seen some of these prototypes before, and they actually do look a bit like the Soul. Not sure this will make it to the US or not. It will be smaller than the Tucson, known as the iX35 in… Continue reading Hyundai iX25
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Teaser
The teaser is the B&W picture at the bottom. the top is the new 2015 Suburban. You can tell that the next Escalade will, again, just be a Chevy clone. Even though GM’s BS department is telling us that now it’ll be more special, different. No it won’t. Just like the current generation, it will… Continue reading 2015 Cadillac Escalade Teaser
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Chang-An A301
Another day, another Chinese copy. This ones reminds me of a lot of cars. Including the Yaris and the Sonic. I am not even sure the black part of the top is actually a sunroof. I can’t see any cut lines, so it could just be black paint? What does this remind you of?
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2014 Mercedes S Class
I know, the new S Class is already out. So why is it still testing, camouflaged, in Los Angeles? Unless this is the next C-Class? What do you think? (Thanks to Jon for this)
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Kia K900 coming to the US
The all new Kia K900 luxury car will be available in the US early next year. It is the same car known as the K9 in Korea. It is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus. But, unlike the Hyundai, it does look quite modern. Many say it looks too much like a… Continue reading Kia K900 coming to the US
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Fiat Viaggio Hatchback
Still testing in China. Where the sister car to our Dodge Dart will be offered as a hatchback. I hope Chrysler is considering this for the US as well, where the Dart seems to need help. They need to ditch the DSG type transmission people are complaining about and replace it with a proper automatic.… Continue reading Fiat Viaggio Hatchback
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More Qoros models coming up.
Looks like Qoros has big plans for the future. the compact Qoros 3 sedan isn’t on sale yet, and they have already shown hatchback and wagon versions. Now this. Some rather strange Minivan looking thing, and what looks like a larger luxury sedan. Seems that they are also planning much more, from the picture above.… Continue reading More Qoros models coming up.
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SAAB restarts production.
So far, only a few pre-production “not for sale” units are being produced under new owner NEVS. These few cars are just being produce to calibrate the assembly line. And look pretty much the same as before. Except for the new Logo. As NEVS didn’t acquire the rights to use the previous badge as part… Continue reading SAAB restarts production.