2014/15 Mercedes C-Class

Now that the S Class is almost out, the next one for MErcedes is the redesigned C Class.This illustration shows what it could look like.And it is probably close to the real thing. Since it looks like a small S Class...the new C Class will be a bit larger than the current model. A new Diesel model will be available in the US. As the redesigned Coupe and an all new convertible mod...

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2014 Mercedes S-Class

Finally the 1st official picture of the exterior of the all new S Class.And that's it for now.....

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What happened to this guy???

This fram was taken from a CBS piece on GM, back in 2009!At the time, people speculated it was the clay model for a "smaller than Enclave" Buick SUV.It does look like a Buick. But it's not the small Encore that just came out.I just wonder if it is something that has ben dropped entirely. Or still not out yet....

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Just when you thought it couldn't get uglier: 2014 Toyota 4 Runner

 I mean really. Look at the front end!It looks like a bad photoshop from a 12 year old. I don't really know what to say. It's quite amazing.Inside it looks like the cheapo fake metal trim was replaced by glossy black plastic. Which is an improvement. Let's hope this is a new trend at Toyota/Lexus.Otherwise, no changes.This is what the current one looks like.I always thought it was really ugly until today...

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Ford and GM Together: Best of Both Worlds, or Sacrilege?

Courtesy of MotorTrendI remember when I first heard that the new Dodges would be getting eight speed automatic transmissions, I took a step back.  Finally!  Someone is moving past the archaic five speed autos (or four speed with overdrive depending on how you look at it).  It has just been a recent move for the some cars in the Big Three to be getting a six speed.  Now Chrysler has an eight speed?Ford...

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2014 Chevrolet Corvette price.

It will start at $52 000. Or just $1400 more than the previous model.So again, the Corvette is a good deal. An even better one now, since the car looks much better. Has a much nicer/higher quality interior, and even more power with the new 6.2 Liter V8.GM also claims it will be getting 30MPG on the freeway, vs 26MPG for the current model.Which is quite amazing for a 450hp car.It comes standard with a new 7 speed manual, rear view camera and Bose...

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Fiat 500L 7 seater

Fiat will soon add a 7 seater version of the new 500L.Not sure what the name will be. maybe 500XL?But it is not coming over to the US. We are getting a small SUV instead.The cute 500 is starting to get really, really ugly. The longer it gets....

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Alfa Romeo 6C

Apparently, Alfa is getting both a new sedan and a coupe based on the all new Maserati Ghibli.So these would be expensive Alfas...The pix above show what the coupe could look like. The cars would compete with cars like the Audi A5 and other luxury mid sizes sedans. Both sedan and coupe could be named 6CThis is all good. But what I am really waiting for is the all new Miata based convertible. And the new smaller sedan. More affordable things we might...

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VW Passat TDI test drive coming up.

I have driven the Passat Diesel beforeBut this time, my test car is equipped with a 6 speed manual. Which makes it a rare find amongst mid sized sedans.AndI will try to take another trip to the desert later in the week. To really appreciate the diesel's amazing freeway range.So far... I forgot how boring the interior of the US Passat is. Really. After being in the new Malibu for a week, this is almost depressing.The grey doesn't help I guess...

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Live Pix of the Geely Emgrand KC Concept

This seems even better looking in person.Quite amazing for a Chinese company. Although this is after all, a European design.It would even make a really nice "Next Volvo S80"...

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Buick Riviera Concept

 Another good looking concept. One that will, again, just stay a concept. As I don't think Buick is actually planning a coupe.Which is really too bad.This is the PR BS that came with it:"The new Riviera offers a preview of Buick's future design language"...Really???Here is the other Riviera concept. From 2007.They also were saying this:"A concept car designed to showcase Buick's new global design direction".6 years later, I don't see much of...

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Spark EV with 82 miles range rated at 119MPGe

I don't really care about these new MPGe ratings for electric cars.What matters most to buyers is the range.Even though 82 miles isn't that much, it is better than the leaf which is rated at 73 miles.they both take about 7 hours to recharge at 240.The new Fiat 500 electric has a slightly better range at 87 miles.GM hasn't announced pricing yet, but it should by "under $25 000" after incentives.So, more than the $21 000 Fiat.The Spark EV also gives...

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And now it's alive!

Through computer animation....

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Chevrolet Malibu test drive.

  The previous generation Malibu was one of my favorite mid sized sedan.So I was really looking forward to driving this new version.Which finally happened this week. The model I got was the 2LZ Turbo.(The turbo replaces the V6 in the new Malibu.)Although I still think the previous one looked much better, the current Malibu is still a good-looking sedan. It might not be as striking as the Kia Optima or Fords new Fusion, but in my opinion,...

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Coolest car I've seen in years: Toyota ME.We Concept

Once in a while, there is a car that makes you want what you really don't need.This is it.To me, this is the best concept I have seen in years. A real 'concept". Offering not only a new design but also new ideas.Design in Europe by Toyota's local design studio in partnership with creative designer Jean Marie Massaud.It is all electric with a motor for each wheel. So it can be 2 or 4 wheel drive.I'm not holding my breath, but this would be a huge...

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Honda Jade

 There's a decent looking Honda. After all the crap we've seen for the past few days, this is pretty refreshing.Not sure what it is based on, but it looks like it could make a nice addition to the US Civic line.Unfortunately, the jade is for China only. At least for now.This is the Concept S from last year. The Jade is the production version of this.And for once, the production model looks 100 times better than this horrific concept.So there...

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Toyota Yudong Shuangquing 2

This is one of the concepts Toyota is showing this week in China.But, besides the concept-like front end, this looks like a production car.In fact, it looks like the next Corolla. Similar to some of the spy pix we saw a few weeks ago.I think this would make a decent Corolla in the US.I don't expect Toyota's next compact to look futuristic.But the front end has a bit of "new Avalon" in it. And the rest is just fine.What do you thi...

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The Brilliant Bus

Courtesy of the Palm Beach PostWell this is something different.  We have a bus.  What’s so special about a bus?  This bus is a unique creation by retired Estella Pyfrom.  So a retired woman purchased a bus; what’s the big deal?  Well, how are you reading this: your phone, your computer, or a tablet, right?  This is something many people, especially children, do not have access to.  A simple desktop computer is...

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