Looking pretty cute. And in direct competition with the all new Mazda CX-2. Also introduced today. And also looking almost as roomy as the larger CR-V. While more modern looking. Engine for the US is a 1.8 Liter with 138HP. With a CVT. But there is good news: a 6 speed manual is available in… Continue reading 2016 Honda HR-V

 The CX-5 is also getting a refresh for the new year. But, unlike the Mazda6, it is not getting a new interior. Which is too bad. As the current one is pretty bland. Almost Mitsubishi like… Engines are the same as before. And just like with the revised Mazda6, I don’t think the new front… Continue reading 2016 Mazda CX-5

Finally. A 6 speed manual will be available with the V6 models. But I also remember rumors of a “less expensive” 2.0 Liter Turbo model being considered. This with the manual would actually be a really nice, more affordable, combo. As of right now, the F-Type is still about $20 000 more than a Porsche… Continue reading 2016 Jaguar F-Type gets manual option.

I really don’t think they needed to do anything to the exterior. As it looked great the way it was. The slightly revised front end is really not an improvement. It doesn’t ruin the car or anything, but why bother??? Inside, it is much better. It manages to both look much more original than before,… Continue reading 2016 Mazda6

The regular Prius is all new next year, so the other models had to get something. And that something is mostly a new front end. Both uglier than before. To fit better with the reset of Toyota’s line up. Like the 2015 Camry, but especially the ghastly 2016 Mirai front end… Otherwise, not much is… Continue reading 2015 Toyota Prius C and Prius V

So this is supposed to show us Audi’s new design direction for its upcoming production models. I guess, except the new Q7 since that was designed quite a while ago… From these pictures, I can’t decide if it is gorgeous, or just another version of Audi’s boring designs. It sure is different from the current… Continue reading Audi Prologue Concept

 Ford is making quite a big deal about this, but there isn’t that much new stuff. IThe usual revised front/rear. A new engine. The 2.0 Liter is replaced by the Mustang’s 2.3 Liter (but with “only” 270HP here). There is a new top of the line version called Platinum. Which should be really expensive. (I… Continue reading 2016 Ford Explorer

The Chrysler 300 gets a few small changes for 2015. Not much. But it looks a bit cleaner. Front and rear. Inside, it is still quite busy looking. The 2 tone steering wheel doesn’t help. Now all models have an 8 speed automatic. Engines are the same.

I have to admit, this looks much better than the previous pictures from a few days ago. That blue color with black wheels was pretty horrible. Now, especially the darker 4 door, this doesn’t look more vulgar than a BMW M3, M4 or Mercedes C Class AMG. But the overall design of the ATS still… Continue reading 2016 Cadillac ATS-V

This looks really nice. It is smaller and cheaper than the CX-5 (obviously), but I think it looks better. Plus, it even uses the same 2.0 Liter engine. Which should make it a bit quicker than the larger model. Automatic is standard on all models. I think this might end up stealing sales from the… Continue reading 2016 Mazda CX-3

A pretty good showing for Mazda. We will see the US version of the all new Miata. The revised CX-5 and Mazda6. But the big news is the all new Mazda CX-3. (Bottom right) It will do battle with the Honda HR-V and Chevrolet Trax, mostly. And it already looks pretty good on this teaser…… Continue reading 2016 Mazda Models at the Los Angeles Auto Show

So this is the crazy 300HP version of our upcoming 2016 Sportwagen. This will get tons of people excited I’m sure. Yet, how many will actually buy an expensive 300HP compact wagon in the US… I will be introduced at the L’A Auto Show, so I am assuming it will make it over here. But… Continue reading VW Golf R Variant

No matter how much people will hate this car, it is a very big deal. One of the very first Hydrogen car available for a normal price. By “normal”, I mean $57 500. ( Actually closer to $45 000 with incentives) Still not cheap. But the lease is $499. And that does includes free hydrogen.… Continue reading 2016 Toyota Mirai

For some reason, Mistubishi is now making a profit in the US. I say” for some reason”, because it does seem pretty weird to me. As they don’t have much to offer. The Lancer has been the same for years. It’s an OK car, but it’s not really on anyone’s radar. Same with the Outlander… Continue reading Mitsubishi considering Mirage sedan for the US

First, these are, of course, just illustrations. Second, we don’t get the Laguna here. We never have and never will. But the current generation shares most of its platform with our Nissan Altima. I do think it is time for the Laguna and the Altima to basically become the same car. Just like what Ford… Continue reading 2016 Renault Laguna

I guess we knew it was coming. In their obsession to compete with Mercedes and BMW, Cadillac is now producing high powered V models of almost every sedan they make. I drove a CTS-V (The cool wagon one) a while ago for a week. Sure, it was great. The power, the 6 speed. But no… Continue reading 2016 Cadillac ATS-V

Where we can finally see the lines of the car (previous pix were of a very dark car) And I think it looks quite amazing and stunning. I can only imagine the presence of that thing on the road. Imagine, yes. Since it is not on sale in the US or Europe. At least for… Continue reading More pictures of the new Aston Martin Lagonda

This looks pretty nice. And I am not adding “for a Chinese car”. It just looks pretty good. This is an all new large sedan from Chinese car maker Geely. They has been a new rumor about Geely selling cars in the US as soon as 2016. But they have claimed the same thing since… Continue reading Geely GC9

Looking really nice. I think, no matter if any of us like it or not, this will be a hit for Fiat in the US. This is exactly what they need here to grow the brand. Let’s just hope they price it right. Among the engines available overseas (US specs have not been announced yet),… Continue reading More pictures of the Fiat 500X

 Still no interior shot, but a better picture of the new front end. Which actually, when you compare it to the current one, isn’t that new. It seems only the stuff within the grille has been revised. Headlights and the area where the fog lights are. Looks like the actual bumper part is the same.… Continue reading 2016 Mazda CX-5