I guess they have to update things once in a while.Even it they don’t need to be. The only think the RX-8 needs for me would be a larger choice of interior colors.They had a limited edition version last year with a light leather interior and it looked great. I drove one when they came… Continue reading 2009 Mazda RX-8

That’s right. “Big Diesel God”. That’s the actual name of this Chinese rip off.I wonder what GM thinks of it…

VW is introducing in Europe a 7 speed version of their amazing DSG automatic transmission.On both the Jetta and the Golf. Which means we should see it over here soon on the R32, GTI and Jetta GLI.The 6 speed version offered now is already the best auto I remember driving. The 7 speed should be… Continue reading 7 Speed DSG Auto from VW

Looking pretty nice, again.

Again, just an illustration. It seems Renault could town down the style a bit with the next Megane. The current one was pretty far out when it came out.And it still would be just too disturbing for most US buyers. We’ll see…

Again, another illustration.A good looking one. It should be pretty close to this anyway. I remember back in the days when a Mercedes was just about better than almost anything else.It seems different these days. These guys have tons of competition from everywhere.And soon even the Hyundai Genesis will be in this market. I just… Continue reading Next E Class?

That’s the strongest rumor so far.Official word tomorrow. I can’t help but feeling a bit sad for Jaguar.For such a prestigious brand to end up in the hands of the maker of the world’s cheapest car (They are unveiling a $2500 car next month) is a bit depressing. Nothing is sacred anymore…

Sure looks like it. Sales down every year.No more stand alone Mercury dealerships.No new models after the 2009 revised Milan.(Picture above)Removal of all national TV ads. What do you think?

Looks like this is coming out sooner than later.Nothing surprising. But still, another good looking convertible.

I guess the current model sold over there was still based on the previous generation. This looks like the one we have here, with a different, and much worse, front end.

Looking better and better.

Over 620hp and around $100 000.The black one seems to be the closest thing to owning the Batmobile. But for that much cash, you’d think GM could have put an all new interior.It doesn’t look great in the base car, so even with some nice trim changes, it still looks cheap for a $100 000… Continue reading 2009 Corvette ZR1

Sure it’s toned down a bit from the concept.But it still might be pretty cool. It looks like they kept the general shape pretty similar. A direct competition to the Scion, for even cheaper. Why not.

Apparently this is what VW will call their version of the new Chrysler minivans.If the picture is the real thing, it looks like they did quite a bit of changes . But that name .Are you kidding me? Say it out loud and it sounds like “crouton”

This illustration seems really weird. I hope this is not what the “small” Rolls actually looks like. There is too much phony art deco crap all over. But it doesn’t really matter does it?I mean, how many of these will we ever see. it won’t really change our landscape.

Edmunds has a really interesting article about “real” people comparing the Malibu with the Camry and Accord.Interesting because again, the results are quite different than they would have been just a year ago. Click on the title for the whole thing.