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2021 Mercedes AMG SL: sportier.
Mercedes always keeps the SL model for a while. The current generation came out in 2012. As you can see, an all-new one is on its way. And Mercedes even provided these (fake) spy shots to promote it early. And yes, if that front end looks like an AMG, that’s because it is one.… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes AMG SL: sportier.
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2021 Mercedes S-Class: same old…
I am sure the ‘all-new’ 2021 Mercedes S-class will be a fantastic car. But I still think Mercedes is really pushing the ‘design laziness’ to new limits. I know other manufacturers are doing the same thing. Which doesn’t make it right. So far, each generation has looked pretty different from the previous one. Except… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes S-Class: same old…
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2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt SUV: finally…
The top photo is a teaser for the all-new Chevrolet Bolt ‘SUV’. Supposedly a slightly larger and roomier version of the Bolt EV. Interesting to notice that it has a different design than the Chinese version, sold as the Buick Velite 6 (2nd pic) The GM preview pic showed to US dealers years ago… Continue reading 2022 Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt SUV: finally…
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2021/22 Kia Sportage: already?
I guess it is time for an all-new Kia Sportage. Even though it really doesn’t need a new design at all. I think the Sportage… Continue reading 2021/22 Kia Sportage: already?
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2021 Hyundai Kona: simple things…
It looks like the mid-cycle ‘facelift’ will be pretty intence for the Hyundai Kona. And a vast improvement over the overly busy designed front-end of the current model. The Kona is a cute little SUV. It also drives really nice thanks to a great powertrain. ( I test drove one HERE) But the front and… Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Kona: simple things…
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2021/22 Honda Civic: hard to tell…
Still very hard to tell of guess what the all-new Civic will look like. The rearview mirrors are now on the doors. The side windows seem to be a bit taller (Especially for the rear doors) Otherwise, it’s really hard to tell! I think the Civic is still a great looking compact. Inside and out.… Continue reading 2021/22 Honda Civic: hard to tell…
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Audi Q5 SportBack: the fake coupe version.
It’s no secret Audi and VW are in the process of adding a sleeker ‘coupe’ version of every single SUV model they make. The Audi Q5 just got a few mid-cycle changes, and we are now seeing a few spy shots of the upcoming ‘coupe’ version. Which, at least to me, does look better than… Continue reading Audi Q5 SportBack: the fake coupe version.
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2022 Genesis EV: a small luxury hatchback?
This all-new Genesis Electric model will share its platform with the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 45. And the new Kia version as well. While the Hyundai will have its design inspired by what Giugiaro/Ital Design was doing for the brand back in the ’70s and early 80’s (What the Concept 45 was in the 1st… Continue reading 2022 Genesis EV: a small luxury hatchback?
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2022 Buick Encore: finally a new one on the way.
As we know, the new Encore GX is not a replacement for the aging “regular” Encore, but a slightly larger and more expensive model. The one pictured above is. The current Encore is now 8 years old. And was basically a US version of the previous generation Opel Mokka. The new design already look… Continue reading 2022 Buick Encore: finally a new one on the way.
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2022 Mercedes C-Class: familiar
Another shot of a prototype for the next-generation C-Class, driving around. Looking so familiar already. Since the body seems to be a cross between the current model, and the revised 2020 E-Class lights. I guess the Mercedes fans don’t really need anything more…
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Cruising Instagram: what could have been…
This week is just a series of ‘what could have been’. In another world. Almost the same as ours. If an exec in charge had picked another design… – The first picture shows an alternate design from 2002, for the Toyota Metrix. Which is quite different from what the real thing was… – Here… Continue reading Cruising Instagram: what could have been…
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2022 Kia K900: let’s try one more time.
The big Kia K900 is an even more obscure car in the US than the Genesis G90 I mentioned in the previous post. They only sold 390 last year! I mean, that is an amazing number. I just wonder at this oint, what is Kia’s strategy. The curent model looks fine. And has been… Continue reading 2022 Kia K900: let’s try one more time.
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2022 Genesis G90: already an all-new on on the way!
It sure looks like a brand new generation Genesis G90 sedan is right around the corner. Even though I have not seen a 2020 model in the wild yet. The current generation came out just 4 years ago. It was revised with a huge Superman shield looking grille in late 2018 (Korean market) So… Continue reading 2022 Genesis G90: already an all-new on on the way!
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Week-end drive: Pacific Coast highway
These driving videos are better viewed on a TV. But even on a computer, I hope this can be a small distraction from that overwhelming ‘Twilight Zone’ world we now live in. It is always beautiful to drive down PCH from Point Mugu to Malibu.
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2021 Nissan Pathfinder: shedding some camouflage.
Looks like the all new 2021 Nissan pathfinder is wearing a bit see camouflage these days. Especially up front. Where things look more and more like a larger version of the 2021 Rogue. Which would be just fine. But let’s hope the Pathfinder isn’t turning into a longer, roomier 7 seater Rogue. Apparently a… Continue reading 2021 Nissan Pathfinder: shedding some camouflage.
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2021 Acura TLX: pricing
Acura has announced pricing for the 2.0 Liter Version of the all-new TLX sedan. It is quite a bit more than the model it replaces. Which started at $33 000.… Continue reading 2021 Acura TLX: pricing
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2021 Hyundai Custo interior: one more picture
In this picture, we do get a much better idea of the center console design of the new Hyundai Custo Minivan. Which looks quite nice and upscale already. Good to see Hyundai doing a great job differentiating Kia and Hyundai models. Just like the K5 and Sonata sedans. This as a totally different feel… Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Custo interior: one more picture
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2021 Hyundai Custo minivan: the new Sedona’s cousin
It seems Hyundai belives in a healthy minivan market. As you can see, they are about to launch their own version of the new 2021 Kia Sedona based on the same platform. With, of course, its own design and interior. From these pictures, it looks like some plastic cladding is missing from around the… Continue reading 2021 Hyundai Custo minivan: the new Sedona’s cousin
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2021 Mercedes C-Class: so familiar…
German manufacturers have now trained us not to expect much with each new car generation. Which is really too bad. Especially for Mercedes. Since every generation of their cars used to be quite different every time. As you can see above, the next C-Class sedan will look a lot like the current one. More… Continue reading 2021 Mercedes C-Class: so familiar…