barracuda Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Something about that rendering reminds me of the Chevy Volt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Incredible. It still has 4 wheels, 4 doors, engine up front. Like every sedan ever created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Incredible. It still has 4 wheels, 4 doors, engine up front. Like every sedan ever created.Design-wise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Design-wise... Even style-wise. It's just the same old junk, different decade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Design-wise...It isn't bad, but it doesn't do a lot for me, at least in this artist's conception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 I like it. Good proportions, and it seems nice and restrained and VW-like, as compared to the more overwrought and busy designs that are common now (eg Honda Accord). It doesn't leap out at you, but it avoids the styling cliches and looks like it would age well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Check it out, its VW Passat replacement. VW already released 2 skecthes of the unamed car, so someone came up with a render for it. Expect to see the car on the road in late 2011. Render: Sketch: Thoughts? Still as bland as ever. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 2010 Lexus GX460 http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/2010-lexus-gx460-official-photos-of-us.html 2011 Lexus LFA http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/21/cars-and-coffee-lexus-lfa-shows-up-ahead-of-la-auto-show/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/2011-kia-vg-sedan-first-official-photos.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 2011 5 Series http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0911_2011_bmw_5_series_first_look_and_photos/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) looks not too bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumber2 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Even style-wise. It's just the same old junk, different decade. I had one of these, a 1992 Premiere. It was a comfortable car. The V6 had eccellent acceleration and handled really well. It was fun to drive. The only problem was the electronics. Since it had a Renault engine, shared with Volvo I was told, the home town mechanics could not figure out why I kept going through alternators. Eventually it left my wife and family stranded out on Highway 77 south of Victoria. I had to have her towed to Victoria and nobody there could figure it out either. I had to get rid of her. The car I mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) looks not too bad... Its official name is Candenza, it will replace the Amanti. The all-new Cadenza sedan was officially launched in Korea today where it will go on sale under the name K7. The 4,965 mm (195.5'') long Cadenza will take over the role of Kia's flagship sedan from the 10-year old Opirus, also called Amanti in some markets. Designed under the guidance of former Audi design chief Peter Schreyer, the Cadenza is the production version of the KND-5 concept model shown in Seoul earlier this year. Kia said that the new Cadenza will be offered with a total of three gasoline engines ranging from 165HP to 295HP for the 3.5 liter V6, with all models featuring front-wheel drive and a new six-speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai - Kia Group's new 201HP 2.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct injection gasoline should be among the choices. According to the Korean automaker, the Cadenza is scheduled to go on sale in most international markets, including North America and Europe, in January 2010. http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/2011-kia-cadenza-high-res-photo-gallery.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 2011 5 Series http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0911_2011_bmw_5_series_first_look_and_photos/index.html Do you not think this is an improvement over the current version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Do you not think this is an improvement over the current version?I think it is but, it looks a little to much like the 7-Series for me. Edited November 24, 2009 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I think it is but, it looks a little to much like the 7-Series for me.i don't think that is a bad thing, as the current 7-series is pretty attractive. However, I don't like the blunt front end. I know it is to meet pedestrian safety rules, but I just don't think it fits a car of this size (looks better on the 7). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanS Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) I had one of these, a 1992 Premiere. It was a comfortable car. The V6 had excellent acceleration and handled really well. It was fun to drive. The only problem was the electronics. Since it had a Renault engine, shared with Volvo I was told, the home town mechanics could not figure out why I kept going through alternators. Eventually it left my wife and family stranded out on Highway 77 south of Victoria. I had to have her towed to Victoria and nobody there could figure it out either. I had to get rid of her.The car I mean.Our family bought one of these new - the 1989 model. It had a 150 hp Mitsubishi (I thought, but not apparently) V-6. And it was decent. 7/70 warranty. This was the "Last Rambler." AMC bought/partnered with Renault on the design of the car, taking design ques from Volvo (headrests/body style)... and then Chrysler bought AMC... and then rebranded the "AMC Premiere" as the "Eagle Premiere" in 1987/88. It was built in Ontario at fairly advanced factory - for the day. It was the last car AMC attempted to put its name on.The car had what was called "ground switching" electronics. Most electrical systems always have the ground/neutral connected at all times - and switch the hot (on and off).In the Eagle Premiere... the hot side of the circuit was always connected... it was the ground side that switched on and off.Backwards.Needless to say, we had issues with the electrical, as well as the transmission. And one time.. at a red light the car would not move forward. I had to push it through the intersection.... and then drive it home in reverse (on side streets) for that last mile to the house. I never drove it again.I saw an ad once: "For sale. 1988 Eagle Premiere. $2000 worth of repairs. Asking $2001 OBO."Our family should have bought the Maxima. But Chrysler cut us a deal that was just too good to refuse... Edited November 24, 2009 by BryanS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The 2011 Kia VG (Or Cadenza) looks not too bad... Wow, look at it in black!!! Never new a Kia can look this good. I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Wow, look at it in black!!! Never new a Kia can look this good. I want one. I know the former Audi design chief moved over to Kia, and that he is responsible for these new hot designs we are seeing, but I guess I'm surprised at just how blantant Kia is in copying the look we see on new Audis. Same guy, yeah, but isn't there some sort of design look-and-feel that becomes the property of the company the designer works for? I guess they can argue they are merely taking "design cues" from Audi, but geez those taillights could have literally come off an A4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I know the former Audi design chief moved over to Kia, and that he is responsible for these new hot designs we are seeing, but I guess I'm surprised at just how blantant Kia is in copying the look we see on new Audis. Same guy, yeah, but isn't there some sort of design look-and-feel that becomes the property of the company the designer works for? I guess they can argue they are merely taking "design cues" from Audi, but geez those taillights could have literally come off an A4. I would'nt call it copying since the Audi design chief moved to Kia, and only the rear resembles Audi. They almost, literally ripped the taillights off the A4. I don't see any other Audi resemblance on Kia's other vehicles. 2010 A4 Rear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 I know the former Audi design chief moved over to Kia, and that he is responsible for these new hot designs we are seeing, but I guess I'm surprised at just how blantant Kia is in copying the look we see on new Audis. Same guy, yeah, but isn't there some sort of design look-and-feel that becomes the property of the company the designer works for? I guess they can argue they are merely taking "design cues" from Audi, but geez those taillights could have literally come off an A4.Yeah, but in all fairness lifting design cues is an old automotive tradition. Try counting the cars that have aped BMW's 'Hofmeister kink'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) I would'nt call it copying since the Audi design chief moved to Kia, and only the rear resembles Audi. They almost, literally ripped the taillights off the A4. I don't see any other Audi resemblance on Kia's other vehicles. 2010 A4 Rear The back end of the Forte screams Audi A4 to me. And the interior has a similar look (though not a similar feel). Edited November 25, 2009 by travelguy_73 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Do you not think this is an improvement over the current version?It looks too much like the current one, I think. Guess it might be good for those who own current versions. Blah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) Wow, look at it in black!!! Never new a Kia can look this good. I want one. I like this. It looks much like an M45. The back end of the Forte screams Audi A4 to me. And the interior has a similar look (though not a similar feel). The tires are mounted backwards. Specifically, the right rear. Ugh. Edited November 25, 2009 by LTAWACS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The back end of the Forte screams Audi A4 to me. And the interior has a similar look (though not a similar feel). Many vehicles from different brands look like each other, so its not like seeing a resemblance in 2 different cars is something new and I don't see the similar look in the interior. A4 Interior Forte Interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 DECEMBER 4-13, 2009 Finally, after two rounds of international auto shows in Frankfurt and Tokyo, it's time for the 2009 L.A. Auto Show. It's the first big American show of the season and it's already shaping up nicely thanks to a few notable world debuts that have already been announced. The 2010 Porsche Boxster Spyder got the ball rolling when it appeared in early November. A high-performance version of the standard Boxster, the Spyder adds horsepower while doing away with the standard model's convertible roof.For those looking for something a little more mainstream, the 2011 Buick Regal will make its first auto show appearance in Los Angeles. A smaller, more performance-oriented sedan, the new Regal is hoping to once again reshape Buick's image. If that's still not enough practicality for you, the 2010 Toyota Sienna minivan is making its world debut in L.A. as well. It's one of the few true minivans left and Toyota is determined to keep it around for some time to come. Our coverage starts on December 2 when we'll have photos, blog posts and videos from the show floor. http://www.insidelin...osangeles/2009/ http://www.laautoshow.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 sounds good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 The last Horch has been found near San Angelo. TX. Horch was a handbuilt predecessor to Audi. Audi has bought the car from the collector to be returned to Germany to undergo a 2 year restoration to be displayed in the Audi museum. http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/26/video-audi-tracks-down-the-last-horch-in-texas/ To me, it resembles the 300 type "Adenauer" Mercedes-Benzes of 1953-1962. I guess August Horch may have much to do with that since he was formerly an engineer for Karl Benz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) I have been looking for a new project and think I have settled on a 1946 Ford project to restore. Something similar to this. Edited November 27, 2009 by TJones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Looks nice. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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