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More pictures of the new 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback
This seems to be very nice for what it is. A modern, rather unassuming and simple compact hatchback. I am also glad to see the hatchback returning as simply “Corolla hatchback”. And , to see a company that doesn’t give up on cars. This is a regular hatchback, without some fake raised up SUV look… Continue reading More pictures of the new 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback
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Honda Accord for the Chinese market
As you know, I am test driving the new Honda Accord this week. And I noticed a few things about the Chinese market Accord Honda is not offering in the US. First, a very nice brown/black interior combo. Sure, the Accord already offers 3 interior color choices, which is more than most cars these days.… Continue reading Honda Accord for the Chinese market
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New Hyundai LaFesta
So far, the all new LaFesta sedan is a Chinese market product only. And we don’t know much about it. It is powered by a 1.6 Liter Turbo with a 7 speed automatic. Although it is a pure fastback design, it doesn’t appear to be an actual hatchback. The front end looks slightly inspired by… Continue reading New Hyundai LaFesta
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Subaru Crosstrek Vs. Ford Focus Active
Just though I would do a quick comparison of these two cars. Since they will no doubt be compared by potential buyers when the new Focus comes out. The Ford is sleeker and lower. More like an actual car. While, I think, Subaru did a better job at turning the Impreza hatchback into an SUV.… Continue reading Subaru Crosstrek Vs. Ford Focus Active
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Honda Accord test drive coming up.
I am very happy to report that I just took delivery of a shiny new Honda Accord. As usual, I will drive it for a week, and tell you all about it. It is a loaded Touting model with the 2.0 Liter Turbo and a 10 speed automatic. Feel free to ask me anything you… Continue reading Honda Accord test drive coming up.
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2019 Ford Focus active: Ford’s last new car in the US
Except for the next generation Mustang, this will be the last time Ford introduces a non-SUV model in the US. It will go on sale here in a bout a year, and will be manufactured in China. They are ending production of the current Focus next month. (Which means there will be no new Focus… Continue reading 2019 Ford Focus active: Ford’s last new car in the US
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2019 Ford Explorer teaser
Here is a new 2019 Explorer teaser from China. (Top picture) Compared to the real thing driving around camouflaged. And to the new Lincoln Aviator, based on the same platform. We all pretty much agree that the Lincoln looks great. A cheaper Ford version of that design could be quite a hit for Ford.
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Buick Enclave Avenir test drive
The Buick Enclave is really a very nice looking SUV. It is quite large, but doesn’t look “heavy”, and has plenty of nice flowing lines. In my opinion, this is one of the best looking large SUV you can get. (It looks like a fashion model next to the Audi Q7…) Same thing inside. Everything… Continue reading Buick Enclave Avenir test drive
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More pictures of the new Lexus ES (300H with interior pix)
These are pictures of the Hybrid version. And it looks like it does come standard with that horrible looking spoiler. Which doesn’t help (at all) that weird looking trunk. That’s really too bad… Inside, things are much better in that color. It does look more like a luxury car. But I also miss the true… Continue reading More pictures of the new Lexus ES (300H with interior pix)
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BMW iX3 “Concept”.
This “concept” is hardly news design wise. Since, as you can see, it is just a regular X3 (bottom pic) with a new grille and “EV looking” trim. I guess BMW gave up on having cool, innovating designs for their EV line. And that new grille might not be that “new” once production starts in… Continue reading BMW iX3 “Concept”.
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Ford to kill all non SUV models except Mustang and Focus Active
I think this is terrible news. In order to cut cost and basically and plainly “make more money” Ford just came up with the idea of killing all cars. Sure, the Taurus and Fiesta are old outdated models that have been replaced already in other markets. But the popular Fusion will not be replaced after… Continue reading Ford to kill all non SUV models except Mustang and Focus Active
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2019 Lexus ES
I have to say I expected a bit more from the ES redesign. I know it has always been based on the Camry, but it always managed to look quite different. This one somehow seems more “Camry-ish” than before. And the trunk design looks really weird and heavy handed. Plus, that cut in the chrome… Continue reading 2019 Lexus ES