Just a couple of small detail shots of the new upcoming small sub compact from Alfa Romeo.

Take off the black tape and there you have it. At first, this actually looks pretty weird to me.The current model is such a good looking car, with striking proportions. This will take some getting used to. Or maybe, some of us will never get used to it. Especially the weird front end…

Yes, the little Corsa was at the show. GM announced last year we will be getting the next version as a small Saturn. So I’m not sure why they showed the current model. Maybe to make sure we get used to a really modern looking small compact. Our eyes are so trained to boring stuff….

Another great looking design.I really like this car. It reminds me of the futuristic stuff they used to do in the 60’s. And the door handle detailing is just amazing and original. We’ll see how this turns out in production….

I wasn’t expecting much, yet I was still shocked at how ugly that thing is. Seems that driving well and being reliable is enough to sell cars. (Just ask Toyota) But it is really sad to see still looking like this in 2008….

I was also a bit disappointed by the new G8. The V6 version is, just like the Genesis, around $30 000. Which isn’t really cheap. But, unlike the Hyundai, the G8 makes no attempt at luxury. The cloth looks like what you would find in a $17 000 car. And the plastics look pretty cheap… Continue reading Pontiac G8

So I finally got to see the Genesis in person. And even sat in a couple of them. No surprises from the pictures, really. But inside, even though it looks good, it lacks that true luxury car feel.I can’t explain it, but luxury is more than looks. The doors don’t feel as heavy and solid… Continue reading Hyundai Genesis details

Another good looking car on the floor.The new Passat CC isn’t that much smaller inside than the regular Passat. It just seats only 4. But it is way better looking. Again, it’s just too bad VW didn’t give it its own dashboard design….

These are pictures I took at the show.The car is pretty stunning in person. The rear looks pretty futuristic. Production will start next year (as well as the wagon) and the car will be labeled a 2010. Expect bigger bumpers, among other small changes…

That’s what VW has been asking their dealers.If we get the Polo, it won’t be this one but the next generation.For the Polo to work here, it would have to be quite a bit cheaper than the $16 000 Rabbit. I am not sure VW can produce a car for around $13 000 for the… Continue reading Polo in the US?

Still covered with tape and stuff.But it’s coming. So if you have tons of mulah, need 4 doors and don’t want to look too much like a geezer, this (and the Panamera) is it….

Just a couple more pictures. It uses the same V6 as in other Toyotas.But the base engine is a new 2.7 Liter engine.No horsepower ratings yet. So guess what the base engine will be in the Camry next year…

Not really a coupe, but a much better version of the Passat.it looks really great in person.But it’s too bad the dash is just the same as the regular Passat. The interior is still roomy, but seats only 4. They weren’t talking about prices, but everyone was guessing about $3000 over the Passat. At least.

Although this is still a concept, after talking to the designer, it looks like this is pretty much what we’ll get next year. Great news because this car looks amazing in person. Interior is similar to the sedan.

This is no Raquel Welch, but it is a huge step forward from the Highlander. Basically a Camry wagon that will replace the Solara in the line up.

This, on the other hand, does not look good in person.This is what you get when you mix square and boring. And later add a dash of ugly to the mix. Sure, it isn’t as disturbing to look at as the new Highlander, but that’s not saying much….

I was just sitting inside 10 minutes ago.All I can tell you is that it does look great in person. But it is a pure concept.This is what the production version should look like but I predict it will be downed down by a lot, unfortunately…