Nissan Juke Test Drive

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2015/16/17/18/19??? Alfa-Romeo SUV

Who knows when Alfa will really come back to the US. The C4 is supposed to land here before the end of the year.After that, no one really knows. There are even recent rumors about Alfa switching everything to RWD. Which would take some time...But... Their small SUV might still be on track. As it is supposed to be based on the same platform as the new Cherokee.So there might be some hope.Although it would be sad if this ends up being the 1st popular...

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2015 Hyundai Sonata

At first, it looks like a slightly modified version of the current one.With chrome around the windows.But that front end is very different. Very much like the next Genesis.And, the current model came out in 2009. So in about a year, it'll be time for an all new one. Not just a small refresh.No matter what, it looks like another good looking mid sized sedan coming our w...

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Cadillac ATS-V?

Seems that now, Cadillac does offer a new "Vsport" model in the 2014 XTS and the new CTS.Which is not a proper "V" model, since it doesn't come with a V8, but the new V6 turbo instead.So this picture might be an ATS Vsport. Who knows.I am actually not sure why they would even offer a big V8 in the ATS. Since the new V6 Turbo is already producing over 400...

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Cadillac ATS Coupe?

Who knows. It could just be one of many studies they did.But the upcoming ATS Coupe will be the only non electric 2 door model from Cadillac for a while.As there will be no new version of the CTS Coupe, which is too b...

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2014/15 Nissan Versa?

This is what the Versa will look like for the next year. In China, where they call it Sunny.Not sure if the new face will come over to the US or not.But it's not really an improvement...&nb...

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2015 Toyota Prius

A new Prius is on its way. Sometime next year.And his illustration looks pretty realistic. Toyota won't come up with anything too different from the super popular current design.Expect better mileage, more power etc... You know, the usual...

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2014 BMW i3 interior

What a blend of retro and futuristic. I never expected so much style from BMW.But there it is.The future is today...

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BMW i3 Video

Looking good to me.Finally, something futuristic from BMW.I think it's a really goos idea. And so far, priced right.&nb...

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Unsafe cars in Latin America

Most cars sold by Nissan, Renault, GM etc... sold in latin America countries are actually based on older 90's models.Like the local Nissan Tsuru, which is based on a Sentra from a few generations ago.These cars are also sold without airbags.Although from these crash test videos, it looks like airbags wouldn't be enough to make these cars safe.This is the result published by Latin NCAP a few days ago.Pretty scary for a car sold in 2013. These all get 0 star.Compared to the Seat Leon which gets 5 stars. Same results as in European tests.So it can...

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Mini Vision Concept: Not the next Mini

Not even close.From what we've seen in the spy shots published around the web just a few weeks ago, the next Mini is quite different.The rear lights, rear hatch/bumper, hidden C-pillar, front grille and bumper etc... All these concept elements are not in the production car.As for the interior, it is 100% concept.Although you would think that after 3 generations of the "new" Mini, it would look at least that modern by now.But no... It won't. At all.I...

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Great news for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala

It got excellent scores in recent crash tests.And an amazing review from Consumer Report.Sure, I ofter don't agree with them. And car site readers love to hate Consumer Report...But in this case, I do agree.The new Impala IS an excellent c...

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Mystery car

Something else I cannot figure out. (Besides how to get back on 2014topgear.blogspot.com...)This looks to be taken in the US. Looks like an SUV, but quite sporty and low.Any ideas...

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Not all Hondas have to be ugly: Honda Jade

This is almost weird. A Honda designed for the Chinese market, that looks pretty good.And it really looks like it would make a great Civic Wagon over here!After the Chinese looking 2014 Fit, this is quite a surprise.I remember back when the Civic used to come in many interesting flavors. Hatchback, wagon, CRX, Del Sol etc...Now all we get is a super boring sedan and an "almost as boring" 2 door coupe...

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2014 Toyota Harrier.

Toyota is getting the Harrier back. In Japan only.The Harrier used to be sold in the US as the Lexus RX. But the RX became a Lexus only product for the 3rd and current generation. So the Harrier disappeared in 2009.From these pictures, it looks like Toyota has decided to come up with a Toyota version of the current RX after all...Which means, no 4th generation RX for a while...

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2014 VW Taigun

 These are patent designs from the production version of VW's upcoming Up! based crossover.Apparently, VW has decided this would be too small for us, so the US won't get it.Instead, we are getting a new model, larger but still smaller than the Tiguan, based on the next Polo.Here is the concept we saw a while ago. The patent design seems to be almost the sa...

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Upcoming Compact Hyundai/Kia SUV?

Just another pic of the sub Santa Fe SUV.Still, from the roofline, it looks more like a Kia than a Hyundai to ...

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Chevrolet Impala 2.5 Liter Test Drive

 The new Impala is a great looking car in person. For some reason, many pictures do not reflect how good looking this car is in real life. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;...

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