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VW Beetle TDI Convertible test drive coming up.
Something really rare in the US: a diesel convertible. I have it for a week and will answer questions and report on it soon. So far, it is quiet and refined. And the gas mileage, as usual with TDIs, exceeds official numbers. As I got 47MPG on a day trip a couple of days ago.
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More rumors about the Opel Cascada heading to the US
Which is great news! The Cascada is one of the best looking convertible out there. Sure, it was not engineered for US regulations. But apparently, GM is working on that as we speak. As everyone realizes this would make a great Buick model. A great looking, 4 seater with a large trunk would look really… Continue reading More rumors about the Opel Cascada heading to the US
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2015 Maxima. NOT Mustang…
I meant to post this a while ago. A few weeks ago I posted this picture of a prototype taken in Death Valley this summer. Which is the 2015 Nissan Maxima. But somehow, many thought it was the next Mustang. Which is weird. Since the Mustang is a 2 door RWD car with a much… Continue reading 2015 Maxima. NOT Mustang…
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Buick Verano Turbo test drive
The Buick Verano is basically our version of the Opel Astra. I drove the “regular” model a while ago, and was curious to see if the Turbo was much. It is a fine looking car. But pretty invisible. No one would ever notice it in a sea of semi compact looking sedans out there. It’s… Continue reading Buick Verano Turbo test drive
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Mazda6 Diesel postponed for the US.
We are getting the 2.2 Liter diesel version of the new Mazda6. But not before April now. “To accomodate final emissions testing and certification” is the official word. Apparently the 6 sells quite well in the US and it is currently in short supplies. Which is good news. So dealers will be getting 4000 more… Continue reading Mazda6 Diesel postponed for the US.
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Volvo announces engines for US V60 Wagon
The V60 will be available with a choice of 3 engines in the US. -2.0 Liter Turbo with 240hp. First engine of their new Drive-E family. Available only in FWD models. -2.5 Liter Turbo with 250HP. This is the base engine for AWD model- -3.0 Liter V6 with 325HP. AWD only. The 2.0 is an… Continue reading Volvo announces engines for US V60 Wagon
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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
I remember a quote from GM last year telling us how, this time, the Chevy and GMC we going to be much more different from each other. Well…. I don’t see it. They are again the same cars with different front ends. Which is pretty sad, Which also means that, again, the Escalade will just… Continue reading 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
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Opel Adam coming to the US after all???
As a tiny Buick? At least that is what some GM execs are talking about, during the Frankfurt auto show. They are at least “considering it”. The Adam is the smallest Opel model, and it competes with the Fiat 500 and Mini Cooper in Europe. It would start at about the same price as the… Continue reading Opel Adam coming to the US after all???
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Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept
Amazing. This is exactly what a Mercedes should be. Something you dream about. Let’s just hope the production model doesn’t get to watered down. From the spy pics we’ve seen, you can already tell the glass top has been replaced by a regular smallish/old fashion sunroof…
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2014 Nissan Rogue
Now looking like a small Pathfinder. Which might not be good news for the Pathfinder. Since the Rogue is now larger and offers a 3rd row seat as an option. Plus, the Pathfinder, with its sea of hard plastics inside, is hardly upscale. This couldn’t be much worse. Just a bit smaller and a lot… Continue reading 2014 Nissan Rogue
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Mercedes S-Class Coupe Concept
I actually can’t wait for this car. Again, too bad they call it a concept. This should be quite stunning, and let’s hope the production versions ends up really close. The GLA didn’t lose much from Concept to production, so there is hope.
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Even more pictures of the Jaguar C-X17 Concept
I think this might turn out to look much better in real life. Sportier with a stronger presence than on the pictures. They also picked a horrible color on top of things… The chrome trim around the window is there, it’s just painted black on the concept. I think the car will look much better… Continue reading Even more pictures of the Jaguar C-X17 Concept
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All new 2014 Nissan Rogue
This is the European version, which looks like it will be introduced at the Frankfurt Auto Show this week. Our next generation Rogue will be the same car. Although I don’t think we will be getting the “seven seat option” shown on the top picture. It would be really nice to get the Panoramic Sunroof… Continue reading All new 2014 Nissan Rogue