These pictures are from the current SuperBowl commercial Nissan is running. As predicted, the production Maxima looks a lot like the “Sport Sedan Concept” from last year. A welcome upgrade from the current model. This is last year’s concept. Sure, it is quite a bit sleeker and sportier. But I think Nissan did a great… Continue reading 2016 Nissan Maxima

The LaCrosse will be all new for 2016. And here are some pictures of the interior. Which already looks quite nice and modern. I still like the current model. I think the design and interior held up quite well over the years. From what I’ve seen of spy shots, the new exterior will be much… Continue reading 2016 Buick LaCrosse

I had read somewhere a while ago that it would be “all new” for 2017. Which, I guess is wrong, since they are getting this “refresh” ready for later this year. Which will include revised front and rear end, but especially a new interior (At least the dashboard) As you can see, there will be… Continue reading 2016 Fiat 500

This is just an illustration. But it looks pretty realistic. Since it blends a bunch of current Mercedes designs into one. And it does look really good. Quite stylish for the E Class. We should see the real thing before the end of the year.

I think these look great. But trey are just illustrations. Not the real thing (Although that won’d stop some people from discussing them as if they were the actual car…) The official date is June 24th. Only then, will we know how good looking the replacement for the Alfa 159 is. Not sure of the… Continue reading Next Alfa-Romeo sedan

Yes, Renault. NOT Nissan. But these look pretty familiar. Since the white car is basically a Nissan Versa sedan with a Renault front end. And the Pulse hatchback is a Nissan Micra. (Which is not sold in the US, but in Europe and Canada) The front ends are different than the Nissan versions, but don’t… Continue reading Renault Scala and Pulse

Yes, I know… “BYD Tang”. And yes, it does look a lot like a weird version of the Lexus RX. With a bit of everything else thrown in there. But let’s get past the name. (As well as some design elements). And take a look at the specs: -2.0 Liter Engine with 205HP -2 electric… Continue reading BYD Tang SUV

This was sent to me. As the next (2016/17?) Q5. Not sure. It could be. As the Q5 is due for a redesign pretty soon. ( I think right after the next A4 sedan) So who knows. What do you think? -Q5? -Mercedes? -VW? -Chinese???

I must say, sometimes I wish the Golf/GTI was a bit more futuristic. After all, we are in 2015. But every time they redesign it, they seem to keep the personality of the original version, designed by Giugiaro back in the 70’s. And I actually really like that. So it is quite modern, but still… Continue reading 2015 VW GTI Test Drive

Already looking much better than the current model. We should see the whole thing in just a few weeks since the unveiling will take place on Feb12th. On a side note, I remember a few years ago, getting emails from one of the designers of the current version. After I did a post on how… Continue reading 2016 Honda Pilot

The Excelle is basically our Verano for the Chinese market. Both are versions of the Opel Astra Sedan. Which is scheduled to be all new this year. So far it just looks too close to the current car. There is  really nothing new. The stunning Avenir Concept from the Detroit Show showed a new grille… Continue reading 2016 Chinese Buick Excelle

This is what Chevrolet was showing a few days ago in Detroit. We can see the 2016 Camaro on the right. But what are the others? Apparently, these would be the next Cruze, Spark and also the all new Malibu. Where? And what else? What do you think?

Now the European Mondeo and US Fusion are pretty much the same cars. Which is great. The new Fusion is really one of the best driving car in its class. And it looks great. But….   I would love to see the hatchback version over here. Even though I know it won’t happen. Since “Americans… Continue reading Ford Mondeo Hatchback

 This is a car we are not getting. Pictured here is the 3 door model. As you can see, most of the changes are the usual BMW’s “new bumpers and lights and don’t even ask for more since this isn’t all new”. (Although the rear lights are really different this time.) Inside the biggest change… Continue reading 2016 BMW 1 series

There is no official name yet for Alfa’s upcoming all new sedan. It will pretty much replace the 159 which stopped being produced in 2011. But they could also call it Giulia. All we know is that it will use a new RWD platform. Engines should include a 2.0 Liter Turbo (Which could produce up… Continue reading Next Alfa Romeo sedan

I just got this for a week. So if you have any questions… So far, the “new” version of VW’s 2.0 Liter still sounds a bit “Diesely” to me. Something I actually get used to after a while. (But why? Since other car makers can produce much quieter and smoother 2.0 Liter engines) And, of… Continue reading 2015 GTI Test Drive coming up.

I still think this looks really good. But again, still almost a year away. Since it is scheduled for “Fall 2015”. Standard engine is a 300HP 3.7 Liter V6. A Turbo 330HP 2.7 Liter V6 is an option. Both use a 6 speed automatic. (Not that modern by today’s standards)

Finally! The real thing.  So now, this is almost not news anymore since it is basically the same design we have seen since 2012. That’s 3 years. Sure, it does look nice. But not new. And not original. I am sure it is a great car to drive. It has a new V6 combined with… Continue reading 2016 Acura NSX

Another concept that looks like it’s “ready to go”. But who knows. At least outside, everything looks production ready to me. They are claiming “more than 200 miles range” and a price of around $30 000. The range would match the upcoming Tesla model III while being cheaper. Although I don’t really see both cars… Continue reading Chevrolet Bolt Concept

The current 1 series Hatchback is not sold in the US. But the 2 series coupe we are getting is basically a 1 series with a trunk. This shows new lights for the 1 series. So I guess it is safe to say these changes will also end up in our 2 series later in… Continue reading Revised BMW 1 series