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All new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider pricing.
The new 2 seater Fiat convertible will start at $ 25 000. They call the base model the Classica. The Lusso model is $ 27 500. The Lusso comes with heated leather seats, 17 inch wheels and a bunch of other stuff. There is an Abarth model available too for $28 200. But it has… Continue reading All new 2017 Fiat 124 Spider pricing.
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Chinese GAG group to enter US market? (The Marchionne Connection)
The GAG group in China has been making cars for Fiat for years. (But also for Honda and Toyota) Now, with the Chinese market not growing as fast as it once was, they want to expand in the US. (Or so they claim) And they need help. Who do they call? Their old buddy Sergio… Continue reading Chinese GAG group to enter US market? (The Marchionne Connection)
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VW Jetta GLI Test Drive. Delivery notes
Again, I just got this and will be reporting on it during the week. And I got lucky. As i is the 6 speed manual version. There there will be some fun this week! So far, it does feel a bit less powerful than the GTI (Like someone commented/explained on my previous post) Shifting is… Continue reading VW Jetta GLI Test Drive. Delivery notes
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2017 Chevrolet Colorado
This is, so far, not officially the 2017 model for the US. This was introduced in Brazil for the local market. But really, it seems just a matter of time until we get the same changes over here. I mean how many different versions can they have… The 2017 model is the one on top.… Continue reading 2017 Chevrolet Colorado
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VW Jetta GLI Test Drive coming up
Just found out I am getting a new Jetta GLI for a week. Starting tomorrow morning. Which sounds fun. I drove a few Jettas before. The last VW I drove was a GTI. And I was very impressed with it. The GLI has the same great engine and it should be quite fun. I just… Continue reading VW Jetta GLI Test Drive coming up
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Mercedes E Class “L” = E Class Maybach?
Mercedes has just introduced a long wheelbase version of the new E Class in China. For the Chinese market only. Because of some odd local market taste it seems that every single car maker is offering “long wheelbase” versions of their sedans over there. The same day, both Jaguar and Audi were showing long versions… Continue reading Mercedes E Class “L” = E Class Maybach?
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Acura CDX Interior
I have to admit, they did a fine job making sure the Acura version ends up different and more upscale than the Honda HR-V it is based on. Really. I mean, sure, you can still tell. Just like the outside of the car. It seems that most interior parts are new. It also uses a… Continue reading Acura CDX Interior
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2017 Hyundai Accent/Verna
Hyundai has just revealed this Verna “concept” in China. The Verna is pretty much the same car as our Accent. So, yes, this is basically the next Hyundai Accent sedan for the US. And again, it looks like a mini Elantra. Which isn’t a bad thing. It doesn’t look as cheap as, let say, the… Continue reading 2017 Hyundai Accent/Verna
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All new 2017 Kia GT
The GT was a concept back in 2011. At the time, Kia had said it would become a production model. As you can see, they have been hard at work. Of course the production model has been toned down compared to the futuristic concept. But it already looks quite nice and modern, even under all… Continue reading All new 2017 Kia GT
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All new Honda Avancier Video
One of the best example of something “so bad it is great”. This has to be one of the most obnoxious car videos ever. And the fun part is that it is for one of the worst looking car ever. Which makes it a truly great watch. The CGI, the soundtrack, the directing, the “madame… Continue reading All new Honda Avancier Video
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2017 Lexus IS
Well, they did make it crazier looking. Or worse. Even more vulgar than before. Upfront, everything seems to be bigger, except the headlights. Bigger grille, bigger vents. More holes. Just more stuff! Which doesn’t really match the rest of the car, especially the profile. It seems that things are getting crazy at Lexus. Not sure… Continue reading 2017 Lexus IS
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More pictures of the new Acura CDX
Not as “shiny” in these early official shot. But still pretty ugly. Being based on the HR-V it is basically a raised up Honda Fit. Except now it has 182HP from the turbo 1.5 Liter and an 8 speed auto instead of a CVT. Still… Fit. They mention the Mercedes GLA as a competition. A… Continue reading More pictures of the new Acura CDX
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New Honda Avancier
That’s right. Another SUV/Crossover thing from Honda. Another ugly one. At least the part where it says “for the Chinese market only” is good news. The Avancier is a 5 seater that will be priced above the CR-V. Powered by a new 2.0 Liter Turbo engine. Which will probably find its way under the hood… Continue reading New Honda Avancier
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VW T-Prime GTE Concept
Another stupid (really stupid) name for yet another VW SUV concept. They’ve been showing SUV concepts for years and years. The only production result so far is the new Tiguan. Which is still a year away from being sold in the US (the main SUV market) This new one is base on the same platform… Continue reading VW T-Prime GTE Concept