They are really doing it. The concept version looked really cool, and it seems most of its design is making it into the production model. This looks like the most fun car Honda has produced in years. BUT….,it’s so tiny it probably will never make it over here…. Here is the concept version.

Something we’re not getting over here: the nice/cool giant sunroof option. And why???

Looking quite nice, if a bit generic. It seems that all new compact SUVs look the same these days. As for the interior, it is more than generic. It could literally be anything. From anyone. Still, I am sure this will do quite well. Not sure what engines will be offered in the US, but… Continue reading 2016 Hyundai Tucson

This looks to be a part of the next generation Camaro. ( I posted the one of a current model bellow) We can’t see much. But so far it looks more aggressive. And the windows seem to be even narrower (hurray for close to zero visibility!) Actually, the more I look at it, the more… Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Camaro

Looks like the new C-Class will be revised a bit for the 2017 model year. Inside, (as pictured on the illustration agoe), the iPad looking screen will be integrated into the dash. More like its larger S-Class cousin. We’ll see. This might actually come out in a few months in the new 2016 C-Class coupe… Continue reading 2017 Mercedes C-Class

These are not great pictures, I know. But from what we can see of the interior, it doesn’t look to me like a Nissan. At all. I mean the interior design is completely different from any of their current models. Which seems kind of odd… I am not a big fan ( I hate it)… Continue reading 2016 Nissan Maxima

Looking like a car from 1990 with a CR-V front end. Sure, it seems that most buyers in that segment don’t care about style. And this is really just a Crossover version of their Minivan. So it’s got all the gadgets families now think they need. Still. It seems that anyone else is at least… Continue reading 2016 Honda Pilot: a new star in the festival of blah…

Well, after all these years (since 2009), the Equinox is only getting a new front end and rear lights. (And let’s not forget the larger screen inside) Which means it’ll be at least 2 years for a new one. I guess they don’t care since it is selling better than ever…

Hard to explain Angelyne if you’re not in L.A. Let’s just say she’s been part of the city for decades. And has always been driving a pink Corvette. I guess it was time for a new one.

 Looking OK. I know this is a bad, grainy picture. But Im not really sure it is an improvement over the current model. Material quality might be better. But that flat look isn’t really more modern. Here is the current one. The more I look at it, the more I think it is actually way… Continue reading 2016 Kia Optima Interior

There is a new Plug-in Hybrid version of the Passat coming up. But, as you can see, this is not “our” Passat. It is the more modern all new 2015 European version. It is powered by a small 1.4 Liter engine with an electric motor for a total of 218HP. Which is really good. As… Continue reading VW Passat GTE

 This looks to me like a weird version of the current model. I test drove the current one a couple of gras ago, and was pleasantly surprised. Especially with the manual, this is a very nice tiny car. This just looks like it’s been through a Chinese designers comity meetings.

 The 2016 Equinox will be shown very soon at the Chicago Auto Show. But from this teaser picture, it doesn’t look all new. Which is surprising, since prototypes have been testing for a while. And the current model came out about 6 years ago… Here is a similar shot of the current model. Looks like… Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

First. I’ve heard VW is actually thinking of bringing this all new 4th generation to the US. Second. They would obviously have to change the name for our market. (I cannot imagine them selling a “VW Caddy” in the US.) Just like in Europe, it would compete with the Ford Transit Connect and the Fiat… Continue reading 2016 VW Caddy

The new one is on top. Just a teaser for now. (The red car is the current model) Looks like the Avalon is going to look more like the current Camry. I am sure they’re will be new lights in the rear as well. And small changes inside. Otherwise, it’s basically the same car. Which… Continue reading 2016 Toyota Avalon

But once in a while. There are still a couple of these around in L.A I saw it this morning, and it made me smile. Memories of the old “Starsky & Hutch” show. So amazing to see something like that, in such a great shape!

Nothing much. Just the usual “optimistic” sketch. With giant wheels and small windows. Like Audi, Hyundai is going for a more square look. We’ll see the real thing at the upcoming Geneva auto show.

Better pictures. I still like it. Its quite amazing how many people seem to hate it (At least on this site) The Maxima should stand out. And I think this could actually look quite striking in real life. It is officially coming out for the New York Auto show in April. We’ll know everything by… Continue reading 2016 Nissan Maxima

This is a China only model. Although the current Chinese Excelle is pretty much the same car as our Buick Verano, and the Opel Astra sedan.  I don’t think this is the next Astra or Verano. (It actually looks a lot less modern than the current one…) But the interior is all new. And it… Continue reading Buick Excelle GT