2015 VW Polo

These are just illustrations, of course.But the next Polo is scheduled to be sold in the US for the 1st time So it is interesting to see what it could be.It will be a good thing for VW to offer a smaller and cheaper car than the Golf over here.Looks like the new front end from recent concepts will become VWs new face across the board...

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Porsche Macan

These pix are from the German magazine AutoMotor ind Sport.And they don't look real to me.The front bumper especially looks like it is still a Photoshop illustration. As it doesn't match the official sketches we have seen so far.The real thing is coming out very soon and I will be at the Los Angeles Auto show to report on ...

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2014 VW Passat Sport

Not available yet. But later in the 2014 model year, VW will offer a new Sprt version of the Passat with the new 1.8 Liter turbo.So far the changes appear to be only cosmetic. Black roof, mirrors, new wheels, new interior trim etc...I think it all looks really nice. (Although the black roof is a little stupid without a real panorama style glass sunroof.)But the new trim inside is much better than the cheap and sad looking fake metal they have now....

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Subaru Levorg Concept

Let's hope they find another name for the production version."Levorg" sounds like a bad early 80's science fiction movie.Not sure if this is the concept version of the next Outback. Or the larger, Japan only Exiga. Which seats 7.We'll see...

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A few more pix of the all new Mercedes C-Class

Still looking really, really good.More than ever, a small S-Class.Looks like a hit for Merced...

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2014 Nissan Altima Test Drive.

 Yes. I did drive a 2013 Altima just a few months ago. So this is very familiar.This time my test car is an SV model with no options. For a total of $24 970 including Destination Charges.In my opinion, the Altima is still one of the best looking mid sized sedan out there. The interior is very nice. Especially in this tan/black combo.A very peaceful place to be on  long trip, or stuck in city traffic.It is also surprisingly roomy in...

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2015 Mercedes C Class

I must say that I really thought this was a pic of the 2014 S Class at first.This looks quite upscale. A cross between the S class and the CLA.Much more very soon....&nb...

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2015 Ford Mustang illustrations

Looks like car And Driver magazine commissioned a few CGI illustrations of the next Mustang.Let's just hope they are wrong.I think these are horrible. The whole thing looks like a Chinese copy of the current car.The base engine should be an "updated" version of the current V6. (Let's hope it sounds a bit more civilized) with 300HP.For about $600 extra you will be able to order a 310HP version of a turbo 2.4Liter.And of course, the good old 5.0 V8...

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Kia K900 US

This is the 1st official picture of the US version. The big Kia is based on the Hyundai Equus.But it seems like a much better looking alternative.Unlike the Equus, the Kia will be available with a V6 as a base engine. A V8 will still be an option.It will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.&nb...

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2015 Mini Cooper S

Another small teaser. Showcasing the new LED lights. (Why aren't these full circles???)The Cooper S will feature an all new 2.0 Liter Turbo engi...

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2015 Kia Sedona

Instead of giving us a production version of the super modern KV7 Concept from 3 years ago, we will get this.Looking OK. But just another minivan.The original concept. What a difference...

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2015 Kia Sorento

Kia is already testing the next Sorento.It has been one of their most successful model in the US. So the redesign is quite a big deal.It already looks a bit sleeker than the current mod...

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BMW 2 series

 Much nicer official pictures of the new small coupe from BMW.But even with the good light, it still doesn't really look more modern than the outgoing 1 series coupe.Which is too bad. even the sunroof is still a small old fashion one.Why even bother redesigning something???A nice interior.Which is the same as the redesigned 1 series hatchback introduced in Europe a couple of years ago. (bottom pic). So nothing really "ne...

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2015 Audi A3 sedan: $29 900.

Which in the US is the same price as the Mercedes CLS.For that price you get a 1.8 Liter Turbo engine. Same as the 2014 Jetta/Beetle/Passat.So nothing really premium here.As an option you can step up to the 2.0 Liter Turbo. Or the TDI. (Again, just like the Jetta)Or even a hight output version of the 2.0 Turbo in the S3 model.The base car comes with a panoramic glass sunroof, leather seats and bi-xenon headlights.No manual in sight, anywhere. As...

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Chinese Ford Escort

 I guess the current Focus is way too crazy looking for the Chines market?These patent designs show that Ford will indue introduce a more conservative alternative for that local market. Using the old "escort" name.This is the concept we saw last year. As you can see, the production design above stays very close.It is a nice looking car. Better than many other compacts we have over here (Like the poor Sentra....

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More pix (and video) of the new Honda S660 Concept

I think this is one of the best looking car Honda has come up to in years.Like someone said here: "a real Honda".Let's hope this translates well into production. The main issue being the top. And how to fit one...Here is a really cool video explaining Honda's history of small sporty cars. And where the S660 comes from.But also giving quite a bit of info about the upcoming production mod...

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2015 Hyundai Genesis

Looking much better in the official renderings than the long lens spy shots from a few days ago.This could turn out to be quite nice. If not original....

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Honda S660

A nice looking sporty Honda for a change.Something cute.The S660 will enter production next year. So far this is for Japan only. Powered by a tiny 3 cylinder engine (The 660cc).Who knows, maybe they'll find a way to squeeze a larger engine for overseas.Or come up with a slightly larger model and really compete with the Mia...

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