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Next Nissan Z: not next year…
Apparently, the cool teaser we saw a few months ago about all these new Nissan cars didn’t mean an all-new Z was coming up soon. Now, it is not expected until late 2022. That’s right, 2 years! The current Z is basically a zombie car. And has been for a few years. I test drove… Continue reading Next Nissan Z: not next year…
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2021 Toyota 86: new illustrations
I know these do look close to the many spy shots we have seen so far. But let’s hope they are all wrong. As they show a car that is just nothing special. Which is the opposite of what a cool sporty car should be. It should be cool and special. This is just… Continue reading 2021 Toyota 86: new illustrations
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Mystery SUV: what is this?
The sad part is: this could be almost anything, from anyone… It has a modern SUV shape. Just like any other “modern SUV” these days. It does look a bit like a Nissan, except for the front end… What do you think it is? 1- Nissan Rogue Sport 2- New Mitsubishi model 3- New… Continue reading Mystery SUV: what is this?
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Tesla Model Y: new wheels for China?
From this photo, it looks like the Chinese built Tesla Model Y will get a different wheel design than the ones made in the US. And maybe other small changes. The current wheel designs Tesla currently offers on most of their cars look like cheap hubcaps. Even on the t Model S. Which is… Continue reading Tesla Model Y: new wheels for China?
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2021/22 Honda Civic Illustrations : Meh…
This looks like it should have been a previous generation design. I still think the current model looks fine and more modern than this. Let’s hope… Continue reading 2021/22 Honda Civic Illustrations : Meh…
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2021 Peugeot 3008: a little better?
Peugeot is getting ready to modify its popular 3008 SUV/Crossover/Wagon for the new year. Which might actually be an improvement. During my travels in Europe a few years ago, I saw a few of these in person. All I can say is that design is quite a mess. Gone is the classy feel of… Continue reading 2021 Peugeot 3008: a little better?
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My first sighting: delivery robot!
Many of you have probably seen this before. But this was the first time for me! While I was shooting a driving video in Hollywood yesterday, I saw this little guy coming from the left, crossing the street. For some reason, my brain made me think it was a shopping cart (pushed by no one),… Continue reading My first sighting: delivery robot!
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2022 Jeep Grand Wagonner: one big glass roof coming up.
Jeep released more teasers of their all-new Grand Wagoneer, which is finally coming out. Some day… They have a big “Grand Wagoneer event” next week, but apparently, they will only show a concept version. So basically, that roof might very well not make it to production. Just like Cadillac with the Lyriq, we will… Continue reading 2022 Jeep Grand Wagonner: one big glass roof coming up.
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2022 Subaru BRZ: another try
As I mentioned before, the Toyota 86 has been selling very poorly in the US. (less than 4000 sold last year) The Subaru clone did even worse with only 2334 units sold in 2019. And yet, there will be a second-generation coming out next spring. While I am glad to see more 2 door… Continue reading 2022 Subaru BRZ: another try
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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…