Subdude Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 Yeah - checked it out a few times at my dealer - it's a nice car, although I dont think the convertible looks as good as the coupe - the roofline/trunk dont look as good to me....still a nice car though... Saw the R8 convertible at a dealer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 2010 Toyota Rav4 The redesigned front fascia benefits from a new grille, more angular headlamps, foglight surrounds and a sporty front lip. We still haven't received the press release or full details, but early reports indicate that the 2.0-liter gasoline-powered four-cylinder will be tweaked to increase fuel efficiency and decrease CO2 emissions. This particular show car features Toyota's D-CAT clean diesel that we doubt will make it to these shores. There is even talk of a hybrid in the mix. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/03/geneva-2010-euro-spec-2011-toyota-rav4-previews-new-u-s-look/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) 2010 Nissan Micra - Will make a Arrival to the U.S The more charming – if that's even possible – Nissan Micra has been tweaked to bring smiles to consumers in 160 countries where it will go on sale. To keep them smiling once things get under way, a brand new 1.2-liter, supercharged three-cylinder gas engine gets down with 80 horsepower and 144 pound-feet. http://www.autoblog....sy-being-green/ Edited March 3, 2010 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 There seems to be some kind of pipe coming from the floor up to the front axle of the RAV4. Is that a brace to keep it from accidentally accelerating away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 There seems to be some kind of pipe coming from the floor up to the front axle of the RAV4. Is that a brace to keep it from accidentally accelerating away?LOL...wiring for the green undercarriage lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 There seems to be some kind of pipe coming from the floor up to the front axle of the RAV4. Is that a brace to keep it from accidentally accelerating away?It's an anchor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Buck Regal GS http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/07/buick-regal-gs-brings-performance-back-to-trishield-brand/ I still cannot understand why they would seriously undercut this thing's performance/HP. From 325 to 255? Come on... Crappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon The performance wagon will share the sedan’s 556 horsepower supercharged V8 engine. With enough power on tap to rocket the grocery-getter from 0-60 in about 4 seconds. http://www.leftlanenews.com/cadillac-cts-v-wagon.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Urbannizer Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) 2012 Ford Police Interceptor - The Taurus police vehicle is back, ready to replace the Crown Victoria in late 2011. <BR> <BR> <BR> At a private fleet sales event in Las Vegas today, Ford finally took the wraps off a new generation Police Interceptor model based on the 2010 Taurus. The new car has big shoes to fill as the Crown Vic has accounted for 70 percent of all police vehicle sales over the past five years <BR><BR> Edited March 12, 2010 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) 2012 Toyota Camry - Bland, bland and bland. Next Generation Camry will be the Toyota Aurion currently sold in Australia (Camry in Taiwan). Should be in the U.S sometime by 2012. I Do not see why the Camry is the #1 best selling vehicle worldwide. As some of you noticed, the car pictured above is indeed the current Australian-market Toyota, Aurion itself a derivative of, yes, the Camry. Now, why would the Aurion show up in a U.S. patent filing? Perhaps the car's fascias are headed here as a cheap 'n easy facelift for the Camry. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/12/next-generation-toyota-camry-revealed-in-patent-filings/#comments Edited March 13, 2010 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 2012 Toyota Camry - Bland, bland and bland. Next Generation Camry will be the Toyota Aurion currently sold in Australia (Camry in Taiwan). Should be in the U.S sometime by 2012. I Do not see why the Camry is the #1 best selling vehicle worldwide.Because Toyota figured out a while ago that contrary to popular belief, bland styling tends to sell better. In Europe blandly styled Volkswagens are the best sellers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 2012 Ford Police Interceptor - The Taurus police vehicle is back, ready to replace the Crown Victoria in late 2011. I'm excited about seeing the new police cars. I assume the city will consider the new Impala police cruiser as well, but whatever, because I'm OVER the Crown Vic. Even the Dodgle would be fine, but it does look tiny inside with those slit windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 2011 Kia Optima http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/new-york-2010-preview-next-generation-kia-optima-unveiled/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share Posted March 14, 2010 2011 Kia Optima OK, let's do a check for styling cliches of the decade:Upswept beltline - CheckRocker panel cutline - CheckFront fender vent - CheckSemi-Hofmeister kink - CheckSemi-fastback roofline - CheckHeadlights running up over front fenders - CheckRadiused wheel openings - CheckDid I miss any? Apart from all that, I like the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 OK, let's do a check for styling cliches of the decade:Upswept beltline - CheckRocker panel cutline - CheckFront fender vent - CheckSemi-Hofmeister kink - CheckSemi-fastback roofline - CheckHeadlights running up over front fenders - CheckRadiused wheel openings - CheckDid I miss any? Apart from all that, I like the wheels.The amalgamation of styling cliches seems to be Hyundai/Kia's niche. Instead of creating original brand identities, they wait for others to come up with original designs, then they draw from the successful ones. It may not be a bad thing, considering the original styling of recent Acuras. The only problem is that most people probably couldn't identify a Hyundai/Kia without looking at the badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 The amalgamation of styling cliches seems to be Hyundai/Kia's niche. Instead of creating original brand identities, they wait for others to come up with original designs, then they draw from the successful ones. It may not be a bad thing, considering the original styling of recent Acuras. The only problem is that most people probably couldn't identify a Hyundai/Kia without looking at the badge.I don't think Hyundai/Kia is particularly worse than any other manufacturer. They wouldn't have become car design cliches to begin with if so many automakers didn't use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 The amalgamation of styling cliches seems to be Hyundai/Kia's niche. Instead of creating original brand identities, they wait for others to come up with original designs, then they draw from the successful ones. It may not be a bad thing, considering the original styling of recent Acuras. The only problem is that most people probably couldn't identify a Hyundai/Kia without looking at the badge. With there new vehicles being released, people will be able to. Kia is becoming the sporty brand while Hyundai is the luxury one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 2011 Kia Optima rear and interior. http://www.kia-world.net/index.php/2010/03/16/first-interior-images-of-2011-kia-optima-sedan/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 2011 Scion xB - Slight Refresh . Pricing for the new xB starts at $16,000 for the manual transmission model and $16,950 if you prefer a conventional automatic – increases of $150 over the 2010 car. The 2011 xB will make its way to a Scion dealer near you later this month. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/17/scion-xb-restyled-and-repriced-for-2011/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The Optima's rear tailights are very nice, but not as wild about the trunk/bumper transition. And what changed on the xB? I can't tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The Optima's rear tailights are very nice, but not as wild about the trunk/bumper transition. And what changed on the xB? I can't tell!The front and rear bumpers, and the tailights. Also a $150 price hike to $16,000. You can get a Soul or Cube for around $13,000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Saw one of these yesterday, in just this color: Cool or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Saw one of these yesterday, in just this color: Cool or what? Now there's something you don't see every day. There was a tribute in AutoBlog a couple of weeks ago marking the 40th anniversary of the model's introduction: Citroen SM turns 40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Now there's something you don't see every day. There was a tribute in AutoBlog a couple of weeks ago marking the 40th anniversary of the model's introduction: Citroen SM turns 40 It's just a stunning car. Of course, there are very few of them around due to their build quality, or lack of same. It is said to have inspired the Datsun F10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 2012 Ford Police Interceptor - The Taurus police vehicle is back, ready to replace the Crown Victoria in late 2011. <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR><BR> Will this thing be AWD or FWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Yesterday evening I saw a Riviera boattail parked on the street. I'm thinking there's some SM influence in this one as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) Yesterday evening I saw a Riviera boattail parked on the street. I'm thinking there's some SM influence in this one as well. I saw one today at Dixie Hardware. It's light blue, I've seen it around the neighborhood. The owner lives off of Dowling near Southmore. Those cars have a spot in my heart because my dad used to have one. It was a 1971, first year for the boattail Rivieras. Brown with a white top. Edited March 27, 2010 by JLWM8609 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Will this thing be AWD or FWD?It will be available as FWD or AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Carbon Motors E7 Police Car - watch out for this one in 2012. Between this, the new EcoBoost-powered Ford Police Interceptor, the Zeta-based Chevrolet Caprice and current Dodge Charger police offering, the cop car market is going to get very interesting in the next few years. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/22/carbon-motors-E7-to-use-bmw-diesel-in-new-police-car/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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