Not as crazy looking as the European model, but still very nice and futuristic. Thank God they didn’t make it as boring as the exterior. This looks to be the EX model with the newly available navigation system. So the best looking one of the bunch should be the EX coupe.( without with the ugly… Continue reading 2006 US Civic Interior.

These are from the European version.Europeans won’t get the 2.5 Liter engine. That’s for the US market.And they don’t get the redesigned console with new cupholder…Why produce 2 version of that??!! But they do get the new green on the convertible, and an unexpected chrome detail around the coupe’s windows.I don’t think the US versions… Continue reading 2006 New Beetle

This one is jut for the Brazilian market. But it might also end up in other south American countries.It is actually a sedan version of the Opel Astra. But for once, that “trunk added” version looks pretty nice.And it would make a decent replacement for the Saturn Ion. It looks like a smaller Aura already.… Continue reading Chevrolet Vectra

Even though this is really the sedan version sold in some Asian countries, it has the same design as the US Civic.As you can see, it doesn’t keep much from the futuristic European model…Engines will be 140hp and 200 for the Si. And the Hybrid also gets a new system with more power and even… Continue reading 2006 Honda Civic

Don’t know much about this one. But it looks fantastic!!!Imagine that in the streets.Unfortunatly, even Citroen isn’t that gutsy.So chances are this will only be a concept.

What can I say. 250 HP from a V6 into a compact car.Just like the previous model, this should be an instant hit with people who want to go really, really fast.A big competition for Mitsubishi and Subaru, at least in the US.It’s not for me, but I think it looks great. And you can… Continue reading VW Golf R32

Don’t freak out, this is just a concept.As usual, Renault is pushing things pretty far. And their take on the SUV is a pretty futuristic one. But this is supposed to be a close up from the real thing. A far cry from the concept. Let’s hope the rest of it does look a bit… Continue reading Renault Egeus SUV

First is the Compass. A slightly altered concept version of a new Jeep model for next year.The Compass will be the 1st car based Jeep. To better compete with CRVs and RAV 4s…I thought the Liberty was supposed to do that…. This one is the Patriot Concept. This might just be the long awaited 4… Continue reading Jeep Concepts

Maybe that’s what they would drive over there.Check out this Parisian Fiat 500 with a perfect Starsky & Hutch paint job!I have seen a few of the old Torinos aroung town.But a Fiat??That’s great!

With 2006 models around the corner, I thought it could be a good idea to look back 50 years ago. All these cars were concepts, and were never produced. But they give us an idea of what dreams were made of in 1956.Back when GM was showing the rest of the world how to design… Continue reading The good old days…1956

This great looking illustration is from the master Mark Stehrenberger. And he’s not wrong often…From Germany, some info about a “smaller than IS” car.Maybe just for the European market, where Lexus is finally trying hard to compete.This model would go against the BMW 1 series. The Hatchback version of the 1 series won’t be sold… Continue reading Lexus BS???

Finally!The super good looking Pontiac solstice is being shipped to dealers today!!!So they could arrive any time.I’ve been waiting for this car a long time. I just went to a Chevrolet dealer and saw a few HHRs. (another great design)I loved it at the Auto show. But the production model was a bit of a… Continue reading It’s coming!!!!!

These are official photos of the revised US only Accords. (from the back of a brochure…)The coupe seems to have new tail lights and trunk. While the sedan is made to look more like the coupe.We already new…But the European Accord is on the same time table and might also see some changes for 2006.Which… Continue reading 2006 Honda Accord

Here’s just a quicky.A shot of the rear seat in the all new european Civic. It doesn’t show much, but that dual sunroof looks great.

Just after Volvo introduced their new C70, Opel is showing us official picures of the new convertible Astra.And it looks great. maybe even better than the Volvo. The Volvo is now rumored to cost about $35 000 in the US. A major scam!It is based on the $24 000 S40. And should not cost $11… Continue reading 2006 Opel Astra “Twin Top”

Nothing I’m really into. Overpowered full sized sedans…But the new AMG version of the S class will be the AMG63 ( I would guess that stands for a 6.3Liter engine…) with an amazing 510 Hp!!!!No one needs it outside of Germany, where you can drive as fast as you can.. By the way, is the… Continue reading 2006 Mercedes S class AMG

Any day now we should have official pictures of the new Civic for the US. While the Sedan is a horrible mix of the old model and the new European one, (the front doors anf hood) the US Coupe is actually pretty nice looking.And modern too. They are repeating the mistake they made with the… Continue reading 2006 Honda Civic Coupe Si

A great car for sure. Maybe the best Jaguar ever.But like the exterior, the interior isn’t that special anymore.At least, the production model (above) adds wood to the concept interior (below).Jags do need wood…

Without a doubt, one of the most modern car on the market. And the only Japanese design able to compete with European cars like the 307 or the Megane.The horrible thing is… We won’t get it. This is a spy shots of the US Civic. I think it is too early to tell if both… Continue reading 2006 European Honda Civic

Seems like the Chinese bought the last British car maker.The Nanjing Automobile company should be the new owner of Rover and MG if everything goes according to plans.They bought the rights to the Rover 25 and 75. Not the 45. This model is based on an old Honda Civic and the rights are still owned… Continue reading Rover saved! Really?