This is officially called the “New Beetle Ragster “. Based on a New Beetle convertible. What is not “concept” is the all new front and rear ends that will be introduced on all new Beetles for 2006. Even the fenders have also been redesigned for a slightly more squared off look. For the US, the… Continue reading 2006 New Beetle! (sort of…)

The RD-X is a preview of the 2006 RDX car based SUV Acura will introduce soon. Usually, Acura shows concepts that are actually 99% close to the production car. Let’s hope this is the case with this one. But the interior, unfortunately, looks very much like a concept. It just looks too good for a… Continue reading Acura RD-X

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out this pick up truck would be a big hit if ever produced. Most truck people like the Jeep’s rugged old fashion look. And this also would be the 1st retro design pick up truck! It is based on the Wrangler frame and uses the 2.8Liter Diesel from… Continue reading Jeep Gladiator

It’s finally coming to the US! It has the same engine as the base Mazda 6, a 2.3Liter with 160hp. Which is OK compared to a PT Cruiser or a Toyota Matrix. But, as you can see, it pretends to be able to seat 7! And that can be pretty heavy… The package seesm really… Continue reading 2006 Mazda 5

Why not? A 425hp V8 2 seater Chrysler… A big step up from the Crossfire. Or for people who want a “luxury Corvette”. And at around $50 000, there isn’t that much competiton. Besides the Corvette. Everything else is sportier, or costs a lot more. So, maybe it’ll work. And it sure looks good…

What a great idea! An even more economical hybrid! It is done by using a diesel engine instead of a regular gas engine, coupled with the elecrtic motor. That should give you well over 60mpg! And wouldn’t this really good looking Opel, with its almost full glass roof, make a perfect next Saturn Ion. It… Continue reading Opel Astra Hybrid

That is one good looking sedan. It should be doing well against the Camry, Accord and Altima. But these guys aren’t asleep either, and they will be all new withing a couple of years… At least Ford has now a really good looking car. Much more like the European Mondeo than the Taurus. And the… Continue reading 2006 Ford Fusion

That looks very nice, but if you think the production model will look like this, don’t hold your breath. Just scroll down this page and see what happened to the Lincoln Zephyr Concept on its way to production. But there will be a car based SUV/Wagon based on the Vision sedan.

This is a shot of the production version of the new B class heading for the US. Engine will be the 1.8 Liter from the C class coupe, without a supercharger (that might come later). And it should start at around $25 000. Effectively replacing the C class coupe in the US lineup. Unfortunately…

Just when you thought Saturn was already a “has been ” brand, they come up with this: a real contender to the Camry and Accord. That’s what every US car maker has been trying to do for decades! The previous L Series was old looking as soon as it came out. This is based on… Continue reading Saturn Aura

I can’t believe what is happening at GM. Good looking cars galore! The Sky is based on the Pontiac Solstice and will be sold in Europe as the new Opel GT. It is great to see that they can come up with completely different looking cars from the same platform. Even the interiors! This one… Continue reading Saturn SKY

The VW executive introducing the all new Jetta at the L.A Auto show insisted on the fact that this is a “driver’s car”. That “VW’s are not like other cars, they are for people who enjoy driving, not lkit most other brands”. Well, 10 minutes later, we got the exact same BS speech from the… Continue reading 2.5Liter Jetta

As you can see, I think the Pontiac brand was the bright spot of the Los Angeles auto show. This G6 Coupe looks better than almost any other US cars. The only problem it might have (besides a crappy image) is the competition from the G6 convertible. Too bad we still have to wait untile… Continue reading Pontiacs in Los Angeles

Why did they have to use one of the chubby loosers from last’years American Idol to introduce one of the coolest cars out there??? And the Ford guy kept plugging her album! Where is Steve Mc Queen’s son when you need him…

The Pontiac G6 convertible looks as good in the flesh as the pictures suggest. The top is made by Karmann. The Karmann people told me they are working on “a couple” of other US models with hardtops. That means the next Sebring for sure. Chrysler will have no choice. It is just too bad that… Continue reading L.A Auto show. Pontiac G6

Sorry about the blur… But that shows a bit of what the interior looks like. And it’s not great… This one is the SS V8. So other V6 versions should have fake wood instead of fake aluminum. At least, it isn’t the nightmare it used to be. The new Impala doesn’t torture the eyes like… Continue reading L.A Auto show. Chevrolet Impala

Chrysler is going to have to redesign their PT Cruiser pronto!!! The Chevy HHR is everything people loved about the PT, and more! It is a bit roomier. Has a much better engine. The base model has a 2.2 Liter and a 2.4Liter with 170hp is an option. Both are smoother and quieter than what… Continue reading L.A Auto show. Chevrolet HHR

The current Impala seems to be the “poor thing” of the automotive industry. It’s ugly, cheap looking with a horrible interior. But I must say (after a drive in a Canadian Taxi cab), it is pretty quiet and solid. That’s about it… The new one looks much better. And more upscale. I must say, it… Continue reading 2006 Chevrolet Impala

Still.. Not everything is well at GM. They are still regadging the same cars under 2 or 3 brands in order to save some cash. This “all new” Torrent is nothing else than a Chevy Equinox with a new front end, and a couple of new trims.. That’s sad..

The jewel of the G6 family, is this hardtop convertible. Great looking with the top up or down. With 4 seats and a decent trunk, this could very well replace a family sedan in many cases. If quality and reliability are there, Pontiac has a winner.