2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Liter test drive

Well, well , well.Here it is. For many years now, US carmakers have been telling us that their new model is finally the one that will really compete with the Camry and Accord. They swore it so many times before.So, is the new Malibu really it?I was invited by GM to Memphis in order to… Continue reading 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 2.4 Liter test drive

Burlapp driving the all new Malibu!

Well. Almost. I am now in Memphis, invited by GM to drive the all new Malibu.Today I am driving the “competition”, and the new Chevy tomorrow.I will of course report on all this with pictures and videos. Don’t by shy and ask any questions you might have about the car.I’ll be doing the driving for… Continue reading Burlapp driving the all new Malibu!

2009 Sonata interior

In a lighter color.Not sure if the navigation or the wood steering wheel will make it to the US yet.

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Hyundai i10

The smallest Hyundai will stay away from US roads.Thank God! This thing looks cheap and ugly. I don’t know why anyone in Europe would pick this over a small Toyota Aygo or anything else for that matter.

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2009 Hyundai Sonata

These are early pictures, but I don’t think the Sonata needed more chrome in the front.It looked just fine. What it really needed was a new interior, and this one looks great. This is pretty much the size of a Camry, but really, the selling prices are closer to the Corolla. I woulkdn’t think twice… Continue reading 2009 Hyundai Sonata

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Next BMW 5 series?

Just an illustration.But it does look pretty nice.

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new MG SUV???

Looks like MG’s new Chinese owners have big plans for the old British brand.Including this SUV… Weird and a little bit sad….

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More pictures of the new Corolla

I understand the need for some more “conservative” looking cars.But there is no excuse for designing something that looks like it came out in 1983.. In 2007. The Corolla has been the best selling car in the world for many years, but I hope this one isn’t a hit in the US.The only way they’ll… Continue reading More pictures of the new Corolla

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2009 Matrix lighter side

Now with a lighter grey interior.

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Chrysler kills models

According to the Detroit Free Press, Chrysler will kill the Crossfire, the Pacifica, the PT Cruiser Convertible and the Magnum.Shame. -The Crossfire was always too expensive for a Chrysler.-The Pacifica was never really attractive, especially after the concept they teased us with years before.-They never redesigned the PT Cruiser . What a shame.They had one… Continue reading Chrysler kills models

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2009 US Toyota Corolla

Of course, in keeping with the Corolla tradition, it is boring. What did you expect? But I think this time, they’ve outdone themselves. This makes the 2 year old Civic look like the Starship Enterprise.Even the Camry looks futuristic next to it….

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2009 Toyota Matrix

Two versions will be available, S and XRS.Not sure what the difference is. These pictures are of the S version.A slightly lighter grey interior is available. It just looks like a conservative/slightly weird re-do of the old one.And inside, the GPS looks like someone’s cousin tried to squeeze a screen onto the dash….

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More pictures of the new Audi A4

The interior is really one of the best in the class.And the outside also seems more upscale than the current one. Even if they could have done much better. Tough times ahead for the new C Class…

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Nissan Forum Concept

Would this replace their slow selling Quest Minivan?Is this the new front end design for all next Nissans? We’ll know much more when at the Detroit show in January…

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Accord Coupe HF S Concept

In typical SEMA fashion, the Accord coupe has been covered with every vulgar add ons you can imagine.And yet, it doesn’t look as bad as it could have been. The regular Coupe is a really good looking car, I guess i takes a lot to ruin it….

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Scion Dalek xD Concept

A cool 4 door convertible version of the small Scion.I am sure Toyota has no production plans for a 4 door convertible, but it still is a cool idea…

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Hyundai Concept Genesis Coupe

These are official sketches from Hyundai.A sporty RWD coupe based on the new Genesis sedan.We will be able to see it at the L.A show in a couple of weeks. This pretty much looks like what we used to call the “next Tiburon”.It is very similar to the spy shots we’ve now seen for months.

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Next Lancia Delta???

Maybe….

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Kia Mesa

Looks like someone pulled the camouflage off the back.

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More on the Volvo C30 5 door

The illustration looks a bit weird.I am sure adding 2 doors to the C30 could look better than that…

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