Nissan 370Z video

Pretty stunning...

2010 Acura NSX

We finally get a glimpse of what the all new NSX will look like when it comes out next year.
And it's nothing spectacular, really.
Sure, it will have a big V10 with 560hp.

But really, how many people would really trade their European exotic (and great looking) cars for this???


Good luck...

More US Nissan Cube photos

Using the Versa's 1.8 Liter engine, with either a CVT or a 6 speed manual.

All new Mazda3

What a great looking compact.
And the timing couldn't be better.At least for a while, cars like these might become more popular than most mid sized sedans.
Both a 2.0 Liter and the new 2.5 Liter engines are available in the US market.

I guess we'll see the hatchback version in Detroit...

New US Cube

Here is the interior of the US version of the Nissan Cube.

A bit better than the weird bench seat offered in the Japanese version. But that dashboard seems really short.
Like you'd feel right against the windshield.
Maybe it's just the picture, but it might be one of those weird rides....

2010 VW Jetta

The Jetta will get a few changes for the 2010 model year.
In order to make it looks just a little bit more like the new Golf/Rabbit we are getting in the US next September.

That means an all new Jetta is years away, I guess...

2010 Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Hybrid video

At least on pictures and videos, that black Fusion interior looks really cheap.
We'll have to see that "in the flesh"....

2010 Ford Mustang GT Video

With the convertible.

I know, I know... these are really, really boring videos without my usual amazing and inspiring "Burlapp Soundtrack".
But I am under a deadline...

More 2010 Mustang interior pictures

Looking pretty nice.
This is a car that starts at just over $20 000. So we shouldn't expect Audi type quality.
I can't wait to see it.

Ford will have a pretty nice line up of cars within a few months. With the Mustang, revised Fusion, redesigned Taurus and the new Fiesta.
Things are looking good.

2010 Mercury Milan

To me, this is a repeat of the same story. I think the Milan does look better. Especially inside. Even though the interior design is the same, the trims and colors used make it look much better.
That cheap looking piece of silver plastic on the Fusion dash looks really bad, at least on pictures.

The Mercury does look more upscale. And the rear end comes together much better than on the Ford.

Let's hope the Hybrid model will put Mercury back on the map. A good looking car with what seems to be a killer powertrain.
They really need to let people know about this car.

2010 Ford Fusion

The sport model pictured here does look really nice.
But the real news is the all new Hybrid.

You can now get the 3.5 Liter V6 in the sport model. Other engines include an upgraded 3.0 Liter V6 and a slightly larger 4 cylinder. No doubt the most popular choice.

The front looks really aggressive, while the new rear looks really bland. even more so than before...

All new Nissan Cube

There it is.
These pictures are of the japanese version, but ours should be pretty much the same.
Sure, not nearly as original as.. Well.. The "original" one.
This just looks like a copy of itself. Buit still we never had the previous one over here.

So this is all new for us.

New Ford Fiesta Sedan

Ford is expecting this version to be the most popular one over here.
The first market will be China.

It does look like a little wale from the back. And it looks quite big.I wonder what will happen tothe Focus when this comes out, for less money.
Even though our next Focus will be the same as the 3rd generation Euro model.

Infiniti G37 Convertible

This looks great.
So far at least, much better than the new Lexus IS Convertible.

Let's just hope they don't price it too high...

2010 Ford Mustang V6

The most popular, and the cheaper one.
Looking quite a bit cheaper too, than the new GT...

But the bad news is really the engine. Again, the ancient, and big, 4.0 Liter with 210hp is the base engine.
Not the 3.5 Liter. Not even the upgraded 3.0 Liter they use in the Fusion.
What gives???

And the V8 GT has 315hp. Not much more than what Chevrolet offers in the base V6 Camaro with 300hp.

I really think they missed an opportunity here. The new V6 Camaro seems like such a more modern car.

2010 Ford Mustang

... Hard to say.
It does look quite nice, but almost in a sort of conservative kind of way.
The quality of the interior does seem much higher.

A more mature Mustang, it seems...

US Auto industry and the Ripple Effect

That's a tough one....
On one side, sure, it sound much better to bail them out with a $25 Billion loan than over $100 Billion loss later.
On the other hand, they built a lot of crap for too many years, and never listen to anyone who told them one day people would get tired of they gas guzzlers...

What to do? What do you think????

I'll tell you later what I think.

Peugeot 3008

The all new 3008 will be a crossover version of the 308.
It comes out in 2009 with a Hybrid version appearing in 2011.

Pretty much the straight production verion of the concept they showed us just a couple of months ago at the Paris auto show.

Chevrolet Volt Interior

I haven't seen this particular shot yet.
I guess GM is releasing a few things to make sure people know the Volt is still on schedule.
The latest casualty is the Camaro Convertible. It is now officially delayed by at least 6 months.
That is just too bad, I can't wait to se it.
Some of the European press even think the car might by just plain canceled.
I hope not, and I don't think so. It seems a bit too late to fully cancel it.

Let's hope it just comes late...

Lincvolt!

This is great.
Neil Young turned an old Lincoln convertible into an electric car.
What a cool way to enjoy a classic!