2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

This is the regular Hybrid version of the current Accord. Not the horrific looking Plug-in version.
So, thankfully, it looks more like the regular models.

No price has been announced yet, but it will be cheaper than the $40 500 Plug-in model.
Although, at least in japan, it is priced about $6000 more than the Camry Hybrid (Go figure...)

The new Hybrid System is more similar to the one Toyota has been using for years. And it allows the car to run on electric power only for a while. Unlike previous Hybrids from Honda.

Mileage is expected to be 49City/45HWY.

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WasabiCars – Car Spotting in Japan

If you are reading this, then you are interested in cars in one way or another.  The same goes for the man Daniel O’Grady, the Australian living in Japan.  Daniel always had an interest in classic cars when he lived in Australia, but after he moved to Japan, his love for cars translated into classic Japanese cars.  This led to his YouTube Channel: WasabiCars.

Daniel explains the name and goal of WasabiCars perfectly on his WasabiCars website: “WasabiCars is all about car-spotting, and these are the cars I spot.  It's Wa (和 - Japan) often sprinkled with sabi (錆 - rust), and of course they're cars!”

While we all love seeing the classics restored, Daniel has a special place in his heart for those left to rot; the ones that have not been moved in years; the ones that are a pile of rust; the ones that have stories to tell, but will never have anyone to tell them to.  However, he does more often than not upload videos of resorted cars at car shows.

To date, Daniel has over 1,200,000 views on his 379 videos.  He only joined YouTube in February of 2012!  There is more to Daniel then just uploading videos; Daniel O’Grady is all about fan interaction.  He knows that he would not be where he is today without his fans.  He is constantly responding to comments on YouTube, FaceBook, and Twitter, and he even makes shout-out videos thanking his biggest fans.  Sometimes he will get away from the cars, and just talk to the camera about life (even though that usually has to do with cars as well).

One of his most popular videos is actually of an American car graveyardlocated in Japan.  It features a Z28 Camaro, some Mustangs, a Corvette, and more.  To this day it remains his most popular video with over 320,000 views to date!

I personally love his videos, and his style.  There are so many review videos and what not on the web.  Daniel’s videos and short, entertaining, funny, and just a pleasure to watch.  Most of his videos around, or under two minutes.  One of the best things is the narration.  Daniel is not an expert.  He learns as he goes, and teaches his findings to his viewers.  THAT is what I can appreciate. 

If you are looking to learn a bit about the classic cars found in Japan (Japanese, British, American, and more), then you need to check out WasabiCars!

WasabiCars Website

WasabiCars YouTube

WasabiCars FaceBook

WasabiCars Twitter

And don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @ATOZYcom

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2014 Mazda3

Caught in Russia, with no camouflage on at all.
And it does look really good. Actually close to the Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Which shouldn't be a problem in the US since the Italian model isn't sold here.

It should be a big hit for Mazda here and overseas. 

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Worst driving ever.

Russia has to be one of the worst place in the world for drivers.

This compilation is so amazing on so many levels. Some of these accidents look like computer special effects from big Hollywood movies.
But they are not. Just cheap dash cams and Russian drivers....

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Something you don't see every day...

Even in Europe, where this picture was taken.
A Cabriolet version of the legendary Citroen DS.

They made very few of these over the years, and this particular one looked in perfect condition.

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2014 Fiat 500L Living

This has to be the stupidest name for a car I've seen in a while. "Living". Like in "Living room"?

We are just getting the 500L over here, and Europe is soon getting a longer 7 seat version of that car.
The "living".

So as of now, this is the largest car sold under the name 500. It is about 8 inches longer than the regular 500L.

Thankfully, the only engine offered in the US version of the 500L is the 1.4 Liter Turbo with 160HP.
But in Europe, where the "Living" will stay, they offer a 95HP version of the 1.4 Liter as a base engine.
Just imagine how fun that is to drive around with 7 people on board....

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2014/15 Smart ForFour ?

 The next 4 door version of the Smart will share its platform with the next Renault Clio.
And this is what the car is supposed to look like.

Not the 1st attempt to a larger Smart model, since they already had a four door model produced from 2004 to 2006. Although, like the sporty coupe they had at the time, it was never sold in the US.

This is the 1st ForFour. It was based on the Mitsubishi Colt platform.
The next one, above, seems really close in design. So close that I wonder if it is real.

Why would they copy the 1st model so much since it was a flop?

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