-
“Dead BEFORE arrival”: 2020 Ford Focus Active
That’s right. Ford has announced that, due to a 25% tariff on Chinese goods, they will not sell the upcoming all new Focus Active in the US. The raised up Active model was going to be the only version of the new Focus sold in the US. And the only car, besides the Mustang, in… Continue reading “Dead BEFORE arrival”: 2020 Ford Focus Active
-
2019 Lexus RC
it seems that Lexus had already made a few changes to the RC Coupe not that long ago. So now we have another “facelift”. The 2019 model is the top picture. With new all LED lights integrated in one single unit. And of course, a new bumper. Same thing in the back. New lights and… Continue reading 2019 Lexus RC
-
Mercedes EQC Interior
Looks like Mercedes will not be re-inventing the wheel with their new EQ line. At least design wise. It is actually very exciting to be witnessing the birth of their first all EV model (Besides that weirdo B-Class from a few years ago, with Tesla power) But so far the interior looks like any other… Continue reading Mercedes EQC Interior
-
Renault Arkana concept
This “concept’ is pretty much the production model that will go on sale in Europe next year. With maybe smaller wheels and larger mirrors… It looks both OK and weird to me. The “fake coupe” shape is fine, but the car just sits way too high. It almost looks ridiculous. I guess this is the… Continue reading Renault Arkana concept
-
Honda Insight test drive
The all new Insight is quite a good looking sedan. Although it looks very similar to the current Civic, it has a more grown up and sophisticated feel to it. With less lines, scoops and fake vents. This obviously caters to a more mature audience. (Especially in black, like my test car) I was actually… Continue reading Honda Insight test drive
-
R.I.P Toyota Auris. Long live the Corolla!
Toyota has been selling a hatchback similar to the Corolla in Europe as the Auris since 2006. The second generation was sold in the US as a Scion (later a Toyota) Now that the Auris and new Corolla are actually the same car, Toyota is getting rid of the “Auris” name for Europe. Why not….
-
2019 Fiat 500X
The Fiat 500X SUV is getting some minute changes for the new model year. Besides new lights, I can’t really see anything really new up front. (2019 on top) Same thing in the back. The 500X is getting the cool LED lights the regular 500 got in Europe years ago. (The ones the US model… Continue reading 2019 Fiat 500X
-
All new Honda Crider
The Crider fits between the Civic and the Accord. And thank God, this is, so far, a Chinese market model only. As it is currently, maybe the worst Honda design. The “big car/small wheels” look has never worked before. And it still doesn’t work here. The design looks like it wants to be inspired by… Continue reading All new Honda Crider
-
2019/20 Jeep Wrangler Pick up
Yes. More pictures of that pick up version of the new Jeep Wrangler. It seems we have seen this for so many years now. A pick up version of the Wrangler seems like such a no brainer. It is actually amazing it took so long for Jeep to figure it out. It was the same… Continue reading 2019/20 Jeep Wrangler Pick up
-
Honda Insight test drive coming up.
I will be driving the new Honda Insight Hybrid for a week. The new Insight is positioned between the Civic and Accord in price. Claiming to be a bit more upscale than the Civic, while at the same time saving you gas. While the Insight starts at around $23 000, my car is a loaded… Continue reading Honda Insight test drive coming up.
-
2020 Ford Explorer
As we already know, the next Explorer will be a cheaper Ford version of the all new Lincoln Aviator. (And the other way around…) And it is really obvious on these pictures. The new Explorer basically looks like the current design forced onto the new Aviator body. Which is fine. Why not… The grille looks… Continue reading 2020 Ford Explorer
-
2019 Hyundai Elantra
The Elantra is getting that big new angular face for the 2019 Model year. (The red car and last pic show the current model) We saw it in spy shots a while ago, but these are the very first official pictures. It does looks weird since it doesn’t seem to match at all the rest… Continue reading 2019 Hyundai Elantra
-
2019 Nissan Altima
I was just wondering: “What happened to the new Altima”?? Sure, it is available “in the fall”. But that’s pretty soon. There has been no reviews or press events (that I know of) yet. So I thought I’d post a few pictures that I don’t remember seeing before. In various colors. (At least it comes… Continue reading 2019 Nissan Altima
-
Buick Envision Test Drive
The Envision is quite a good looking SUV. If a bit invisible. There is nothing wrong with its design, as far as I am concerned. It is very pleasant looking but doesn’t stand out. I think the Enclave looks better and is a bit more original. Also the waterfall grille seems a bit at odds… Continue reading Buick Envision Test Drive
-
2020 Genesis G80
Looks like Genesis is getting an all new G80 sedan ready. Yes, a sedan. The new brand still has no SUV. Only sedans. (3 of them now) In a market where SUVs are so popular, we still have not seen pictures of any Genesis SUV prototype. Which is actually pretty bad. Even Cadillac, who also… Continue reading 2020 Genesis G80
-
2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS
The new RS version of the 2019 Malibu will start at $25 000. Which is about $1000 less than a Honda Accord Sport or Camry SE. It comes with these really nice looking 18 inch wheels. A spoiler (too bad…) The Chevrolet logos are now black instead of that horrible looking Gold color. Leather steering… Continue reading 2019 Chevrolet Malibu RS
-
2019 VW Passat Plug-in Hybrid
VW will offer a plug-in version of the redesigned Passat next year. In China… VW execs have said before that the US will not be getting any Plug-in versions of their models. (Another stupid US market decision from VW if you ask me) They want to concentrate on their future EV models instead… Here, the… Continue reading 2019 VW Passat Plug-in Hybrid
-
2020/21 Mercedes SL
It seems that almost everyone has forgotten about the Mercedes SL. It used to be the default car of the rich guy or rich girl in almost every 70’s TV shows. That generation was everywhere. After that, they became more and more generic. With less and less personality… But, of course, Mercedes is working on… Continue reading 2020/21 Mercedes SL
-
A few more pictures of the 2019 BMW Z4
This is still of the sporty M40i version. Which, at BMW, means no chrome outside, and lots of metal trim inside. No wood … Of course it looks nice. But not that much better than the current one. Which still looks really good.
-
2019 BMW Z4 M40i
Of course, when seen in a similar color, the production 2019 Z4 does look a lot more like last year’s concept. Even though proportions have still been toned down by a lot… The car pictured here is a top of the line 6 cylinder version. Most Z4 models will use various 4 cylinder engines. Apparently,… Continue reading 2019 BMW Z4 M40i