They’ve been talking about this for years.Now that the Durango sale numbers are off by something like 38% from last year, here comes the Hybrid.Not sure it’s enough to revive the dead…

Chevy has finally updated the hatchback version of the small Aveo.But it doesn’t get an all new body like the sedan did last year. Only a new front and revised back.It does get the new interior from the sedan.and they say the engine is new as well. still 1.6 Liter with 107hp now. I remember… Continue reading 2009 Chevrolet Aveo 5

“Pricing for Lincoln MKS starts at less than $38,000, a strategic move aimed at attracting new customers to the brand. Many will be first-time luxury buyers, with a significant number expected to migrate from imports. In fact, up to 60 percent of those buying the luxury sedan are expected to be new to Lincoln.” That… Continue reading MKS Details

I think this looks pretty amazing. A real contender in the segment, with an original design. That new front end looks great, and makes the production model even better that last year’s concept. Here is what Ford is saying so far:” Lincoln MKS brings to the premium segment a new balance of quietness and comfort… Continue reading 2009 Lincoln MKS

Just another pic of the new Kia truck based SUV.

Not sure. This looks OK, but there is nothing to make it look like a Subaru.It also seems a bit fake. The badge and grille look like they’ve been added on to another drawing.Who knows. This just looks like another “me too” car. Exactly what Subaru shouldn’t be. Thanks to a reader for this one.

Here is the 750 little brother.I guess this might make it into Europe as well as China. A pretty nice looking car. Actually better than some sedans we get over here.(Sebring???)

More pictures from the press kit. Again, this is the Korean model. So trims and equipment might vary once it ends up over here, early next year.

The Teena is a version of our Maxima. With its own design, It has been rumored that the new Intima concept (Bottom) could be a preview of the next Teena.I also heard the next Teena a and the next US Maxima might share the same design. So this might turn out to be our next… Continue reading 2009 Nissan Teena

Still testing around the world, but coming soon…

Or “Sports Wagon” as they call them now.I am not sure if this is the official design or an illustration… The CTS wagon will start production in 2009, and will be offered in Europe with the new Diesel engine.We’ll have to see if the diesel ever makes it to the US. With a coupe and… Continue reading Cadillac CTS wagon

Doesn’t seem like big news. But GM claims a 50% gain in city fuel economy.(!!!)That means 18mpg in the city for this 332hp beast. This is quite an amazing feast. 18mpg in the city is pretty much what you get with a regular V6 mid sized sedan. I was getting barely 16 in the city… Continue reading Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Almost there.There is still some tape on top of the dash and on the console.But it gives us a pretty good idea of the interior of their all new RWD coupe.

I think they did a great job redesigning the Murano.I was afraid they’d ruin it. It doesn’t really look as perfect and pure as the current model, but sequels never do. A little melting here and there. But they managed to keep the same great shape with nice and original updates. And finally we have… Continue reading 2009 Nissan Murano

This is still the Korean model.We might get less of that added chrome…