Qoros3 Sedan gets 5 star in EuroNCAP Crashtest

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And by doing so, becomes the 1st Chinese car to get a 5 star rating in the European crash test.Quite amazing, compared to the 0 or 1 star ratings Chines cars used to get just a few years ago.The new Compact sedan is schedule for European release in 2014Here is the actual footage of the test.  Which...
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VW Beetle Convertible TDI tst drive.

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I was really interested in spending some time with the Diesel version of the redesigned Beetle convertible.Since I had only driven the 2.0 Liter version of the car before.Outside, the only difference with the "regular" non-turbo model seems to be the 17 inch wheel design. And the TDI badge on the trunk.Otherwise,...
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Hyundai iX25

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This all new Hyundai model is rumored to be based on the Kia Soul platform.We've seen some of these prototypes before, and they actually do look a bit like the Soul.Not sure this will make it to the US or not. It will be smaller than the Tucson, known as the iX35 in Euro...
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Teaser

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The teaser is the B&W picture at the bottom. the top is the new 2015 Suburban.You can tell that the next Escalade will, again, just be a Chevy clone.Even though GM's BS department is telling us that now it'll be more special, different.No it won't. Just like the current generation, it will have...
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Chang-An A301

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Another day, another Chinese copy.This ones reminds me of a lot of cars. Including the Yaris and the Sonic.I am not even sure the black part of the top is actually a sunroof. I can't see any cut lines, so it could just be black paint?What does this remind you ...
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Kia K900 coming to the US

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The all new Kia K900 luxury car will be available in the US early next year. It is the same car known as the K9 in Korea.It is based on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus. But, unlike the Hyundai, it does look quite modern.Many say it looks too much like a BMW. Which could turn out to be a good...
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Fiat Viaggio Hatchback

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Still testing in China.Where the sister car to our Dodge Dart will be offered as a hatchback.I hope Chrysler is considering this for the US as well, where the Dart seems to need help.They need to ditch the DSG type transmission people are complaining about and replace it with a proper automatic.And...
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More Qoros models coming up.

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 Looks like Qoros has big plans for the future. the compact Qoros 3 sedan isn't on sale yet, and they have already shown hatchback and wagon versions.Now this. Some rather strange Minivan looking thing, and what looks like a larger luxury sedan.Seems that they are also planning much more, from...
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SAAB restarts production.

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So far, only a few pre-production "not for sale" units are being produced under new owner NEVS.These few cars are just being produce to calibrate the assembly line. And look pretty much the same as before. Except for the new Logo. As NEVS didn't acquire the rights to use the previous badge as part of...
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More rumors about the Opel Cascada heading to the US

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Which is great news!The Cascada is one of the best looking convertible out there.Sure, it was not engineered for US regulations. But apparently, GM is working on that as we speak.As everyone realizes this would make a great Buick model.A great looking, 4 seater with a large trunk would look really good...
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2015 Maxima. NOT Mustang...

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I meant to post this a while ago.A few weeks ago I posted this picture of a prototype taken in Death Valley this summer.Which is the 2015 Nissan Maxima.But somehow, many thought it was the next Mustang. Which is weird. Since the Mustang is a 2 door RWD car with a much shorter wheelbase. And completely...
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