This is VW’s new Van. For Europe. Not us… As you can see, there is a cool 2 tone color option (complete with Beetle wheels) that actually makes this otherwise super boring design, look almost cool. But this is no VW bus. As it has none of the personality of its ancestor. Except maybe that… Continue reading 2016 VW T6

GM released this teaser picture for the next generation Verano sedan. Which is based on the redesigned Opel Astra sedan. This particular model is the Chinese version. Which should be pretty much the same as the car we will be getting here late this year, or early next year. It shows a little bit more… Continue reading New Buick Verano

So far it looks nice. (It always does in these crazy “official” sketches). Some hatchback/coupe/SUV thing. But, where is that new Nissan front end ? I am not a huge fan of it, but this looks like anything else, from anyone.  Not a Nissan. Actually more like a Kia. They are doing what Lincoln did… Continue reading Nissan Venucia Concept

This is kind of interesting. And quite good looking. Of course, it does look a lot like the US Passat. Or any Audi. But I think, in this case, the copy looks better than the original. It also looks bigger. As it is rumored to use the platform from the Citroen C6. What do you… Continue reading Dongfeng Number 1 Concept

This, to me, looks like a cross between Citroen’s own C4 Cactus and the Honda Element. Original, modern, fun and practical. Exactly like what this sort of compact crossover should be. (But usually, the original, modern and fun aspects are missing) There is a production version of this coming up. Hopefully, close to the concept.… Continue reading Citroen Aircross Concept

Another compact SUV from China. It looks pretty small, and actually pretty nice. If a bit generic. (At least it isn’t a straight copy of anything.)

Ever since the 1st one series came out, there was a rumor about a sedan version. The closest we got to that was the 1 series Coupe (Now called the 2 series) So who knows, this might end up being called the 2 series. No matter what the name, it will be the only FWD… Continue reading BMW 1 series sedan

We can’t see much from this. But it doesn’t look like they are going for a stand out design, like the new Maxima. Or even the Impala. A bigger Fusion is probably what it will look like. Interestingly, the car will be unveiled in China before the end of the month. I guess this is… Continue reading 2016 Ford Taurus

Looking really nice. But we had seen it before during that Super Bowl commercial. Sure, it is a little bit larger and roomier than the Altima. But not by much. It is now the problem with non luxury full size sedans. Their mid sized cousins are getting so good. At least you get a much… Continue reading 2016 Nissan Maxima

Yesterday, GM released a bunch of official pictures of the all new CTS. But I couldn’t find any from from a rear angle. This is why… It looks pretty bad from there. (And they don’t really want you to see it.) It has the same problem as the CTS. It seems so weird that after… Continue reading That Cadillac CT6 Butt…

The 3rd side window on the new Malibu, as wells the fastback design, made me think of the Citation. Except, the Citation was a hatchback. (Which is the way to go if you already have a fastback shape.)

This seems pretty nice. But it is the latest in a long line of Kia concepts that never turn into anything. Still, I just wish the new Optima had a bit more of the Novo design. I mean it does remind me of the Optima. But as a much more modern version. Exactly what an… Continue reading Kia Novo Concept

Not sure what to think of this. Yet. It has that “2nd generation design”feel to it. You know, when they just kinda copy the 1st one. (Like the 2nd generation Altima back in 1998.) It always wants to look more “grown up”, and ends up less fun… I test drove the current model for a… Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Spark

Hey, that looks really nice! Really, one of the best Hyundai design in recent years, I think. I mean, imagine this parked next to a CRV. Or even an Escape (Which I actually love and is a great driving car) Base engine is a 2.0 Liter with 164HP. Rated at 23/31MPG Their 1.6 Liter turbo… Continue reading 2016 Hyundai Tucson

 As you can see. This is just a Mazda2 sedan with the usual disproportionate giant Toyota mouth crafted to it. So it basically ruins the rest of the design. The hatch version Mazda sells in the US looks 100 times better. (They are the wise ones for not selling us the sedan over here) The… Continue reading Scion iA

 Looking a lot (a lot!) like the outgoing model. ( I said a lot!) You almost get a a “Why bother” feeling by looking at it. Sure, it looks really good. But does it really look better than the current one? Interior is still very nice, if a bit more conservative. Engines are pretty much… Continue reading 2016 Kia Optima

 Sure. A concept… Imagine smaller wheels, no spoiler, larger rear view mirrors, a normal color, and what you have here is the all new Civic coupe for next year. Looking more and more like the Euro Civic. Which make sense, since we will be getting the redesigned Euro Hatchback as part of our US line… Continue reading Honda Civic “Concept”

 No surprises here. It looks like a big NX. With the usual RX proportions. Engines are familiar as well. The good old 3.5 Liter V6 is back with 300HP. Ot the Hybrid, also with 300hp from the 3.5 Liter V6. The RX has been the best selling Lexus model ever. So they do know what… Continue reading 2016 Lexus RX

The new Malibu is quite a departure. So far, I like the one from 2 generations ago the best. That design was really great and simple. The current one always looked like a bad copy. This new one is really going for something else. (Too bad they didn’t go all the way and made it… Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Malibu

This is it. the “Big Cadillac” they’ve been talking about is finally here.