That still looks a little weird and overdone to me… Even without the “all wood” steering wheel, there is still just too much of that wood on the flat looking dashboard.It still reminds me of some Korean car somehow… It looks very nicely done and all, but…I guess I still like the current model’s interior… Continue reading More new Passat details

Well… Maybe.This was made by ASC. The company who, amomg others, is responsible for the Solara convertible.They found a way to convert almost any large 4 door sedan into a 4 door convertible. And they claim the car is at least as solid as the sedan version. And as safe!ASC is also talking about possibilities… Continue reading Chrysler 300 4 door convertible.

This is the new “sport” version of the non sporty (and pretty ugly) Malibu.The new front end helps a bit. But the overall design is so dated (even though it is only a couple of years old) that even the great looking 18inch wheels can’t do much.The engine is the same that the one available… Continue reading 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS

This is the best “shameless copy job” from Russia since the Tupolev 144 copied the Concorde supersonic airplane back in the early 70’s!They are now obviously after the Ford Focus. Even their company logo !Ladas have been sold in western Europe for years, as cheap transportation. Kind of like early Korean cars here back in… Continue reading Lada 110

Nissan will show this sport concept at the New York auto show.And I think this might just be a preview of the next Sentra, A.K.A Sunny in Japan. Just imagine the same design without the “crazy” concept touches like the spoilers, side skirts, mirrors etc…This would mean the Sentra replacement (whatever the name ends up… Continue reading Next Sentra Concept?

This is supposed to be a concept car that will be introduced later this year. But “insiders” claim this is actually a “close to production” preview of the model replacing the small X Type in 2007. (They might not even keep that name).As you can see, there isn’t much in common with the X type.It… Continue reading All new Jaguar

This is really not a bad looking car.If you are in the market for a roomy sedan, you could do much worse. Like getting the current Impala.It seems like GM has paid attention to the details, finally. That light interior looks much better than the dark one I saw at the auto show.With a good… Continue reading 2006 Impala

From Italy we get this very early look at a possible design for the all new SUV from Fiat.The design will be partially shared with Suzuki. So we’ll probably get the Suzuki version of this, to compete with the RAV4 and other small car based SUVs. It should be shown to the public this fall.

GM is now actually thinking about bringing the redesigned Daewoo Matiz to the US market.But only if gas prices continue to rise. The super is now well over $2.50 in most Los Angeles areas…I am not sure they can realy make a profit by selling this super mini, with its one liter engine in the… Continue reading Chevy Matiz in the US???

Not even out yet, and the new MX-5 gets a Limited “comemorative” model.It is said to celebrate the coming out of the new generation.They usually come up with these at the end of a run, not the beginning.But I really like the metal finish around the windshield. It fits the design of the new car.That… Continue reading Mazda MX-5 Limited

The Forfour sedan should be the best seller in the US.Barely longer than a Mini Cooper, it seats 5!The interior is the least original of all the Smart models. Even thought it is the newest…But it still has the cool option of a glass roof, leather etc…And you can fold both front seats forward. Party!!!!… Continue reading Smart Forfour

This is the “Limited” version of the all new Jeep Commander.It gets the V8 standard. Otherwise, the base engine is the 3.7 Liter V6 from the Liberty!Imagine this big 7 passenger SUV brick with the V6!No doubt most models will be ordered with the V8. I must say, even “decked out” with all the chrome,… Continue reading It’s alive!

First. The previous photo is real.The Commander will be introduced next week at the New York auto show.And this interior is not much better than the horrific exterior.I guess “macho” is now an excuse for cheap, hard palstics and backward designs. This should go down in history as one of the worst design ever produced…

Nothing “all new” here…A slight alteration to a pretty conservative design.The front end is supposed to make it look like the other VWs. Like the new Jetta and Paasat.But there is no chrome. So it ends up NOT looking like the others…What’s the point of that really…And the wheels on this upscale model now look… Continue reading “New” VW Polo

After the horrible looking Grand Chreokee, this!Even worse. And bigger and more expensive.Who designed this???It looks like some Russian truck from the early 80’s. NOT a modern Jeep. The worst part is this great looking concept they showed us last year.They, of course, claimed this was the design direction they had chosen for their upcoming… Continue reading 2006 Jeep Commander

It’s really too bad they still can’t move away from that crappy image they have in the US.These cars have been getting better and better.But as they get better, their designs are getting to be really bland. Compared to other European models, that is… The top pictures are of the all new Croma. Their largest… Continue reading New Fiats

That’s right!Mercedes now claims that the $25000 B Class would have to be more like $30000!All due to the weak dollar. And they “would not be able to make a profit on that”… That is just too bad. The B Class was designed with the US market in mind.And a decision about Smart is coming… Continue reading No B Class for US !!!

The coolest model in the Smart line up is the Roadster/Convertible.The roadster is a hatchback.They are available with the same small 3 cylinder turbo engines. Or, at least in Europe, a V6!!!Which must turn that thing into a beast.But that’s not really the point. I sat in one a couple of years ago, and it… Continue reading Smart Roadster

It does seem to look better to me every time I see a new picture of it.But the interior still looks plain and almost old. I think this is the main problem for this car and the new Jetta.They look just fine, but that’s it..It seems like they will both look pretty dated in a… Continue reading Let’s get used to it…

This is an all new small wagon based on the Honda Fit/Jazz, (depending on where you live…)It looks kind of nice and modern from the front, but things get pretty old when viewed from the side.It has a wierd early 80’s feel to it… It’s a good idea anyway. A giant glass roof with 5… Continue reading Honda Airwave