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

I must say I am a bit disappointed. At least from these pictures. It doesn’t really look better or more modern than the current model to me. More like a cross between the 1st generation and  Honda Civic. It has lost something… They now claim a 50 miles range for the EV mode. Which is… Continue reading 2016 Chevrolet Volt

This seems kind of weird. I had heard about an all new 500 coming out soon. But this looks like just a “facelift” for the next year. (or even sooner) Which means an all new one is at least 2 or 3 years away. The current Fiat 500 came out back in 2007 (in Europe).… Continue reading 2016 Fiat 500

I think this looks great. An American luxury car that doesn’t try to look European. Which, I think, is the right idea. I do like the retro touches a lot. And the interior is simple and modern. Not sure if this is a preview of things to come at Buick. But it is our first… Continue reading Buick Avenir Concept

I think this is so right, and so wrong at the same time. I do think it looks really good. Basically a 5 seat version of the CrossBlue Concept. But a bit more modern and aggressive. What’s wrong? The name for one. A 5 seat version of a 7 seat SUV is NOT a coupe!… Continue reading VW Cross Coupe GTE Concept

 It’s finally here. And it is NOT called the Velite. Other rumors were wrong, like a new “more Buick like” grille. Or the 2.0 Liter engine. Instead, it looks like we are getting the exact same car as the Opel version. Even the grille is exactly the same, which is almost weird. ( I wonder… Continue reading 2016 Buick Cascada

The MKX doesn’t look like a Ford Edge anymore. Just like the MKC doesn’t look like the Escape it is based on. I think Lincoln has really found a very nice “look”. Finally. While Cadillac seems to be focused on competing with BMW and Mercedes (but actually ends up being more like an American Infiniti… Continue reading 2016 Lincoln MKX

This is what the Buick display at the Detroit Auto Show is supposed to look like. Which shows a Buick version of the Opel Cascada. (rumored to be renamed Velite for the US market) They are also supposed to show the US version of the Envision SUV shown in China last year. I am glad… Continue reading 2016 Buick Velite?

 The new Ranger came out a few yeas ago. But we never got it. The picture above was taken in Thailand, where a newer version is being tested. And it does look pretty good. But we won’t be getting it. Which is even weirder now that GM is selling us not one but two all… Continue reading Revised Ford Ranger for the new year.

So far this is for the Chinese market (Which is what they always say before it ends up over here) It looks a bit generic to me. Kia has done more original stuff in the last few years. Still, it does seem nice. Nice enough to compete with the new Mazda CX2 and Honda HR-V.… Continue reading Kia KX3

Finally, the new “G37 Coupe” is almost here. Infiniti has already said the concept will be “very, very close” to the production model. So basically, smaller wheels, real door handles and maybe a toned down lower bumper. Seems like a good looking car so far, if a bit busy.

Not much yet. Except this picture. It is being shown today at CES in Las Vegas. ( I though they had chosen the Detroit Show…) So far it reminds me a bit of a smaller Opel Insignia (Buick Regal). Let’s hope it doesn’t look too much like the next Cruze… More on this very soon.

Just a couple more pictures of the next Equus. Looking a bit more conservative than the current model. At least on these shots. It’s basically competing in a conservative market, so I guess it’s not going to make any waves. There is an all new Lexus LS due out at about the same time. So… Continue reading 2016 Hyundai Equus

 Another year, another 100’s or so new Chinese models. This one seems to look OK. Interestingly enough, it will be introduced this month at the Detroit Auto Show. Of course, it won’t be sold in the US anytime soon. I guess it makes the company look good in its home market, to show off cars… Continue reading GAC GS4 SUV

 There’s an all new Tucson coming out later this year. Looking nice, like most recent Hyundai models. And again, looking like a slightly more conservative version of the current one. The interior does seem a bit more upscale, and less gimmicky. The slightly more conservative trend might actually not be such a bad move. I… Continue reading 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Looks like we won’t have to wait long to see the whole thing. From this angle, it just looks like a larger Fusion. Which isn’t bad, I guess. But from what we’ve seen before, the profile and interior are very different from the Fusion. I still like the current Taurus. I think it is an… Continue reading 2016 Ford Taurus

This is bad news for anyone expecting something new from BMW. This “all new” next 7 series looks, as usual, pretty much like the previous one. There seem to be zero new thinking in that design department. It’s almost a joke. It looks like the current model with some added 3 or 4 series bits.… Continue reading 2016 BMW 7 Series

 Looks like the big Equus will get even more conservative with its upcoming redesign. At least from what we can see here. Unless that rear side window is part of a clever camouflage. (which it could be) It would be nice if someone was actually trying to break the mold and do something daring for… Continue reading 2016/17 Hyundai Equus

This is an all new compact SUV from that “other Korean company”, SsangYong. So far it looks pretty nice. Really not worse than anything in that segment. The Tivoli is interesting also because it might end up being the 1st SsangYong model sold in the US. As the brand is actively making plans to enter… Continue reading SsangYong Tivoli

Actually looking quite good. Although it seems that the silver car has some kind of a “Assy spoiler option” that ruins the whole thing… The interior has too much of that Gold/Black combo that reminds me of what these vulgar looking pulldown girls are wearing outside of these sleazy Hollywood Blvd clubs on Thursday nights.… Continue reading 2016 Cadillac CTS-V