2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe illustrations

The all new Coupe version of the ATS will be introduced next month.Meanwhile, many people have tried to guess what it will look like.These are just a few samples.Going from the pretty realistic 2 door sedan idea, to the strange non-Cadillac looking at all. (black one).My favorite is actually the clay model from GM's design studio. (Bottom pic).It is weird and fun. I just would love to see it in the streets...But, from the spy pix we have already...

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Ford Fusion test Drive

I had the chance to finally drive the Ford Fusion a few days ago. Different versions of it actually.In person, it is as good looking as in pictures. This is easily one of the best looking sedan around, at any price.The fact that it is affordable is even better. It does prove that great looking designs do NOT cost more to produce. Same thing inside. Modern, simple with very good quality materials. (Very few cheaper hard plastic bits around. Which...

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Cadillac ELR

There is no doubt the new Cadillac ELR looks fantastic. From any angle, in any color.And after sitting in one, I can say the interior is as great as the exterior.BUT....Just like the Chevrolet Volt, it doesn't offer a sunroof.They also got rid of the hatchback. So even though it looks like one, is has one of the tiniest trunk openings I have ever seen.The tan interior (pictured here) is the same hue as the one offered in the Volt since last year....

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Saab to restart production on Monday!

 Yes they are.New owner NEVS will actually resume production of the 9-3 sedan next week. It will be sold in Europe and Chine.As you can see, it has a few small changes outside from the last time we saw a new 9-3, which was 2 1/2 years ago.They are also considering production of the wagon and convertible as well.The big mystery is the engine. All we know is that it is a 4 cylinder Turbo from another manufacturer.(As they cannot use GM parts anymore)Any...

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2015 Hyundai Genesis interior

Seems really nice, so far.What came out as boring in early grainy pictures seems more "understated" now.They just didn't go for a flashy look. Which is nice.This could turn out to be quite a classy car in real li...

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L.A Auto Show: A few small notes.

 From some angles, the all new Lincoln MKC looks a lot like the Audi Q5 it will compete with. Which is not a bad thing, I think.The Lincoln will start at about $2000 less for the AWD model. But the Lincoln is available as FWD for $34 000. Or about $4000 than the base Q5 (Which has AWD standard) The all new Tahoe's interior is not that bad. It IS better than the old one. Materials area fine.(But the column shifter is still archaic in a 2014...

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Next Nissan Cube?

At firs tit might look like the small NV200 van. But I drove one recently (review coming up) and it is not it.The only thing it could be is the next Cube.I've heard that Nissan might not bring the next version of the Cube over to the US.Even though sales were down to about 7700 units last year, they peaked at 22 968 back in 2010.These numbers might not be enough fir another US Cube. Although this picture was indeed taken in the US....

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2015 Honda Fit Sedan/City

Just some pictures from the launch in India.Again, this is, for the 1st time, coming to the US. Where it will compete with the Versa sedan.It already seems a much, much nicer car than the Nissan.I think this will actually also hurt the Civic. At least the low end models of the sedan.More and better pictures very soon...

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2015 Hyundai Genesis

We have seen it before, but these are official pictures of the all new Genesis.Looking much better than the 1st generation.Engines are similar, with both the 3.8 Liter V6 and 5.0 Liter V8 still being offered. Both with an 8 speed auto.They say everything is "real" inside. Real wood, real aluminum trim etc...So far so good.Its not stunning, but being better than the 1st one, it is still an amazing value.The current model starts at around $35 000....

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More pictures of the new Honda Civic Tourer

This modern looking wagon is based on the Euro Civic Hatchback. So this is not for us.Which is too bad.You would think maybe Acura could use something that stands out in a crowd...

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Volvo S60 L

This long version of the good looking S60 is for China only.Adding over 3 inches to the wheelbase doesn't make the car look weird at all.But it looks like it makes quite a difference inside.It has now a slightly longer wheelbase than the S80. While looking much more mode...

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2015 Honda Fit Sedan

There was always a sedan version of the Fit. Called the City in most markets.We just never got it here in the US.Things will change next year when the sedan version of the new Fit will join the hatchback in the US.For the 1st time, we will be getting a smaller Honda sedan than the Civic.While the new Fit is one of the worst design ever, the sedan isn't bad. It seems that, somehow, the lines work much better he...

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Next Toyota Camry mule?

This was taken in the Los Angeles area.It looks like a mule for a "longer than Corolla" sedan. Which would mostly be the Camry.Although the next Camry isn't due before 2016 at least.Unless they decided they need an early redesign to better compete?What do you thi...

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BMW i3 Quick drive video.

Shot very quickly, with my phone.So the quality isn't great. But it does give you an idea.Just thought I would share...

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BMW i3 Quick drive

I had a change to drive BMW’s futuristic i3 as part of a media event a few days ago.And very much looking forward to experience the “BMW of electric cars”.By now, we have all seen pictures of the i3. In person, it stands pretty tall. And the whole thing looks really futuristic. Like a car designed for a sci fi movie. But I guess, it is 2013, and it’s about time for some cars to look like they’ve been designed in the 21st century. 0 false...

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