Saab announced they just sold 15 units of the 9.2 this October! That compares to 334 in October 2004. And that’s for the entire US market. So rebates will only last a while. GM will have to stop importing the car very soon.If you’re really into it, get it now!Other wise, go get the same… Continue reading The un-loved…

This is no RS Concept. The production version of the Accent Hatch is a big let down compared to the concept shown just a few weeks ago.And the actual RS, if it ever makes it to production, will just be like this one. With larger wheels and a spoiler. If you want a small, economical… Continue reading Hyundai Accent Hatchback

Mazda is actually thinking about a cheaper convertible model than the Miata. Could a Mazda2 Convertible be on its way? That would compete with the Nissan Micra and Mitsubishi Colt convertibles.

Here is what I mean.They actually came out with so many concepts over the years. Yet none of them has ever inspired any of their production cars…Not even the seemingly “production ready” Tiburon hardtop convertible made it into the showrooms.And they are always seeding rumors about how these are previews of their next models, blah… Continue reading Talking about Hyundai concepts…

Just like a sharp eye out there mentioned, the previous VW Scirocco/Corrado illustration was actually based on this Hyundai HCD8 Concept. And not on any insider/secret knowledge of the actual car. And by the way, Hyundai keeps has been showing these really good concept for many years now. But none of their production models are… Continue reading Mistery solved

All these brands are considering adding an SUV to their lineup.Lamborghini, Maserati and even Bentley. What do you think? Should everybody have one, even these legendary names? I don’t think these brands need to sell 100 000 units a year each. Their point is to be exclusive.VW, BMW and Fiat alerady make tons of cash… Continue reading Ultra Luxury SUVs

I think this illustration is pretty optimistic. VW hasn’t been showing anything that modern or daring in their production designs.It might end up actually looking like a hatchback version of the Eos Convertible. But the point is, many different sources are talking about a return for the Scirocco/Corrado.That would be a daring move in its… Continue reading VW Corrado

Someone here was asking for a profile of the concept.Hard to find… But this is close. It’s also hard to tell how big that thing is.

These pictures are actually of the Giugiaro designed Visconti Concept from last year. Insiders are claiming the production version of the 166 replacement will be very close to this.And it would be one of the Alfa models we could get in the US.Imagine this car in our streets next to an Acura RL, Lexus GS… Continue reading Alfa Romeo 169

No new cars today….(next big thing is the new Escalade later in the week). But GM actually showed a couple of interesting takes on their current cars at the SEMA show.Seems like the HHR inspires a lot of aftermarket people. The HHR by Yearone. (whoever that is…) The HHR Tuner Panel. Looks like all 4… Continue reading GM at SEMA

Don’t worry. This 1970’s Excalibur inspired monstrocity is just one of the concepts shown at the Las Vegas SEMA show. How appropriate…

This is just a prototype for the las Vegas SEMA show.But it shows a nice new front end that would fit perfectly on the HHR.And the 2 door wagon style looks great. With design elements from the Chevy Nomad. Both the old one, and the concpet form a couple of years ago. I say buid… Continue reading HHR Concept

An even better picture.That is a nice looking SUV. Toyota needs to come up with a great design for the next Highlander if they want to compete with this.

Nothing new here, but these are still, from far, the best pictures of the all new Santa- Fe yet. Based on the Sonata, it might ba available in the US in 2 sizes. The larger version will be able to seat 7 thanks to a 3rd row seat. The new 3.8 Liter V6 from the… Continue reading 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe

After all these concepts they showed us a few months ago, we now start seeing pictures of the production cars.Most of these will end up in the US starting in 2007, if all goes according to plans. The Matrix sized cross over. The Nissan Altima copy. And the..”Crossover” wagon. All these prototypes look exactly the… Continue reading Cherry is coming!

I guess GMS isn’t dead, yet…They will show a concept version of the Acadia this January. With a production version to follow next year.It is a cousin to the upcoming Saturn Outlook SUV. So it is a car based SUV. That might be a first for GMC.They will still sell the Envoy for a frew… Continue reading GMC Acadia

That’s actually one of the best pictures I’ve seen of the small Lincoln.Without the vulgar chrome wheels option. A very nice car for the price. And discounts should be plenty, pretty soon. Anyone here is actually considering this car?

Hyundai will annouce soon a base price of $24 999 for the Azera SE, the base model. (pictured here is the Limited)That includes the 3.8 Liter V6 with 263hp and a 5 speed auto, CD player with MP3. You can get a sunroof or a 10 speaker stereo as options, without moving up to the… Continue reading Hyundai Azera price.

Just a quick note.GM will offer the Hummer H3 with a V8 Diesel option in the US for the 2007 model year.Should it make a big difference in sales? The H3 came out just as gas prices hit $3 a gallon, and I don’t think they’re selling as many as they wanted. Diesel might be… Continue reading H3 Diesel

Sorry…The previous picture shows both the new Aviator AND the Zephyr (front).So we still don’t know what the Aviator front looks like. We can always hope they stayed a little closer to the concept. One good looking SUV anyway… Meanwhile, here is a closer view.