Which is great news.
I always liked the Mini, but never really liked the engines. At leas the base one.
It never sounded sporty to me, just rough...
Monday, September 30, 2013
All new engines for the redesigned 2014 Mini Cooper
Saturday, September 28, 2013
All new JDM Honda Odyssey
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Lexus IS-F Coupe
Friday, September 27, 2013
Porsche 911 Targa
Porsche has been testing a Targa version of the new 911 for a while now.
And this (kind of weird) illustration shows us what it could look like....
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Qoros3 Sedan gets 5 star in EuroNCAP Crashtest
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...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
VW Beetle Convertible TDI tst drive.
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,...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Hyundai iX25
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...
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
2015 Cadillac Escalade Teaser
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...
Monday, September 23, 2013
Chang-An A301
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 ...
Sunday, September 22, 2013
2014 Mercedes S Class
I know, the new S Class is already out. So why is it still testing, camouflaged, in Los Angeles?Unless this is the next C-Class?What do you think?(Thanks to Jon for th...
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Kia K900 coming to the US
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...
Friday, September 20, 2013
Fiat Viaggio Hatchback
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...
Friday, September 20, 2013
More Qoros models coming up.
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...
Friday, September 20, 2013
SAAB restarts production.
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...
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
VW Beetle TDI Convertible test drive coming up.
Something really rare in the US: a diesel convertible.I have it for a week and will answer questions and report on it soon.So far, it is quiet and refined. And the gas mileage, as usual with TDIs, exceeds official numbers.As I got 47MPG on a day trip a couple of days a...
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
More rumors about the Opel Cascada heading to the US
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...
Monday, September 16, 2013
2015 Maxima. NOT Mustang...
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...
Monday, September 16, 2013
Buick Verano Turbo test drive
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Monday, September 16, 2013
