From one of the guys who knows it best, Ford chief engineer Marcio Alfonso.Watch him describe the “European styling” and describing the 2 door model for the “More youger buyer”. You would think a big company like Ford could find a more interesting guy for their promo. Or at least someone who’s awake…Amazingly boring video… Continue reading 2008 Focus video
Interior shots of the upcoming Toyota wagon

The one I posted yesterday. Again, just like the Camry, 2.4 Liter anf 3.5 Liter will be offered.On one of these pictures, it looks like there is a 3rd row. I am not sure this will be offered in the US as it might get to close to the new Highlander. I don’t think this… Continue reading Interior shots of the upcoming Toyota wagon
Impreza STI

So far the 1st official picture. Showing a much more modified body that I thought. 300 from a 2.5 Liter engine comin up.
VW Scirocco illustration

I think this one looks pretty close. Maybe a bit too low to the ground for a production car. VW had announced earlier this year they would not import the next Scirocco to the US. Being afraid of it competing with the GTI. But I have also heard since about US dealers complaining about this… Continue reading VW Scirocco illustration
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What is this?it’s from Ford. Here is the caption:“Safety benefits of adaptive headlamps linked to satnav data is included in Ford/EU research”
Kia Mesa

That’s it for now. Not sure this brings enough to the world of big SUVs. It’s not that original. Not like the concept was a couple of years ago.This looks pretty bland.I guess it’ll be cheaper… And the timing doesn’t seem to be the best right now for that kind of thing.
Upcoming Toyota model
Replacing the Solara in the US lineup. Also based on the Camry. I’ve posted pictures of this before, but I will show you more details, including the interior, soon…
New Focus “in the wild”

All new Honda Fit

The tront looks great. But from the rear, it hardly looks new… Let’s hope we do get the giant sunroof over here.And why not the choice of a light interior as well. A nice little car is getting better…
2008 Accord video review
I do like Edmunds.com.But this is a horrible review where we learn nothing about the car. I post it because I think the new Accord looks really nice in most of these shots. Maybe it’s just the color, but I think the darker grey/green car looks quite upscale.
New A 4 Video
Even when it’s moving, it looks like the old one…
New Ford Focus Coupe

On these pictures (or is it the color) I don’t think it looks as bad as some people think. On the other hand, it does have an old Escort after taste. And I wonder how that plasticky silver dash looks and feels in real life…
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

All new, but same old thing…
Opel Aura?

GM is thinking about changing the name of the Vectra to Aura, when the next generation is introduced in 2008. So both the Saturn and the Opel version would have the same name.The next Saturn Aura is supposed to be pretty much a straight rebadged verion of the Opel.(does that mean it’ll be shorter? The… Continue reading Opel Aura?
Honda Accord Tourer concept

Quite an amazing looking wagon.This is the next Accord for Europe. And the sedan version will be our Acura TSX. The current one is still very nice. So this one could be quite something.
Impreza STI in the streets

Nothing great looking. I must say the new Impreza is growing on me.TV commercials make it look cute.
Next Nissan Z

This illustration shows the convertible version, with a folding hardtop.Maybe, maybe not. Who knows… They are also talking about a V8 version.
Auto Express guys drive the Jaguar FX
2008 Ford Focus Interiors

Euro version on top…. Again, price isn’t the perfect excuse. The Euro Focus is sold in Mexico…