Subdude Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 The base of the Civic's A-pillars must make for a sizable forward blind spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 2012 Lamborghini Aventador. 700hp, V-12 Italian beast. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilson Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Why has this thread died?If you're still interested in cars (exotics, customs, etc) check out a friend of mine's new site, www.egarage.com . They've already been sourced more than once on Autoblog and Jalopnik and have some exclusive content on ultra exotics like the new SSC Tuatara. The site is amazing, the content is amazing, the guys that run it are pretty epic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Why has this thread died? Forgot about this thread, guess it's time for revival. LA Auto Show is coming up as well. 2013 BMW 3-Series http://carscoop.blog...ation-of-3.html 2013 Volkswagen CC Facelift http://carscoop.blog...t-unveiled.html 2013 Audi A4 - Allroad Wagon Coming Back to America http://carscoop.blog...ersions-of.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I have a 2009 CC V6, and that refresh is a miss. I like the LED tailamps and wheels, but the front end is taking one of the best parts of the CC and taking all the character out of it. I figured that front end was coming when the Passat was introduced with it, but *sigh* it makes me sad. But happy I have mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I have a 2009 CC V6, and that refresh is a miss. I like the LED tailamps and wheels, but the front end is taking one of the best parts of the CC and taking all the character out of it. I figured that front end was coming when the Passat was introduced with it, but *sigh* it makes me sad. But happy I have mine!I agree -- I love the current CC but the refreshed front end is a miss......similar to my feelings for the new A5/S5 (and to a lesser degree, the A4/S4) refresh....don't like it at all.....has Audi/VW fired their good designers and hired some "new" ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I agree -- I love the current CC but the refreshed front end is a miss......similar to my feelings for the new A5/S5 (and to a lesser degree, the A4/S4) refresh....don't like it at all.....has Audi/VW fired their good designers and hired some "new" ones ?My feeling is that sometimes the manufacturers achieve near perfection with a particular design. Because they need to refresh it after a few years, they "refine" it to the point that they actually undo some of the great things about the original. Back in the day, when Honda had great designs, they were guilty of this as well. Updated wheels and lights usually looked tacked on and not nearly as nice as what they started with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 It seems like carmakers feel more of a need to create "brand identities" these days. In my opinion, Honda/Acura and Volkswagen have suffered as a result, because they've chosen identities that are ugly or bland compared to the vehicle designs they replaced. I personally don't see why I'd want a car that follows the same design cues as every other car in that automaker's lineup...some distinctiveness is a good thing IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 I personally don't see why I'd want a car that follows the same design cues as every other car in that automaker's lineup...some distinctiveness is a good thing IMO.Well, design cues across a brand don't have to be exactly identical. Cadillac has their vertical tail lights, but a XTS is not going to look the same as the CTS in the rear, there's a little bit of variation in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 looks nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 (edited) 2013 Ford Flex Receives a Facelift; Updated Myford touch system. http://carscoop.blog...brings-new.html Edited November 12, 2011 by Urbannizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I think I like it....a bit of a Range Rover front end (the name on the front edge of the hood) going on....Ford changes the front end of their vehicles a lot ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 2013 Cadillac XTS - 7-Series/Audi A8/Lexus LS Competitor http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/16/2013-cadillac-xts-looms-large-over-lineup/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 Dodge Dart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) New Cadillac ATS (3-series competitor) also released http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows/detroit/2012/1112_2012_detroit_2013_cadillac_ats_first_look/ Edited January 9, 2012 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hyundai Veloster Turbo http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/01/2013-hyundai-veloster-turbo-photos-on.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Carscoop+%28CARSCOOP%29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Pics of the 2013 Ford Fusion were also leaked....http://www.caradvice...-detroit-debut/ Edited January 9, 2012 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 2013 Lincoln MKZ. I think they're going to regret that grill. As much as car designers like to bang on about 'Design DNA', it is always surprising how much current auto design across many makes gravitates to the same set of elements: rising beltline echoed by bodyside and rocker panel creases, short deck / long hood proportions, headlights climbing up the fender, and semi-fastback roofline. Just compare the ATS, Fusion/Mondeo, Dart and VW CC above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 ^I agree about the grill - looks like a persnickety mustache... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 New Mini, although I can't really tell the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 New Mini, although I can't really tell the difference. Wow - it's really different !! /s I was reading about it on another site -- there are apparently a lot of changes under the skin....still a fun go-kart for grown ups !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 So the SLS will be going away - I think it's a ridiculous car but I have a soft spot for those wings! http://jalopnik.com/its-the-end-of-the-road-for-the-mercedes-sls-amg-1463157436 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Wow - it's really different !! /s I was reading about it on another site -- there are apparently a lot of changes under the skin....still a fun go-kart for grown ups !! This one is fine, but Mini seems to have had a hard time coming up with other models that aren't atrocious looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 So the SLS will be going away - I think it's a ridiculous car but I have a soft spot for those wings! http://jalopnik.com/its-the-end-of-the-road-for-the-mercedes-sls-amg-1463157436 I have only seen one of these in person - the driver was actually driving the wrong way down a one-way road - I had to pull over so he could pass -- it was a stunning car in person (bad driver though!!)....it is hard to tell from pictures what a presence the car has... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) 2015 Ford Edge (concept) revealed... http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Ford-Edge-2013-first-official-pictures/ Jaguar F-type coupe revealed..... http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Jaguar-F-type-R-coupe-2013-first-official-pictures/ Porsche has also released specs on their new Macan SUV http://www.autospies.com/news/LA-AUTO-SHOW-The-MOMENT-You-ve-Been-Waiting-For-EVERYTHING-You-NEED-To-Know-About-The-All-New-Porsche-Macan-78972/ Edited November 20, 2013 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 So the SLS will be going away - I think it's a ridiculous car but I have a soft spot for those wings! http://jalopnik.com/its-the-end-of-the-road-for-the-mercedes-sls-amg-1463157436 Well darn! What am I going to buy now? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 20, 2013 Author Share Posted November 20, 2013 2015 Ford Edge (concept) revealed... http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Ford-Edge-2013-first-official-pictures/ Jaguar F-type coupe revealed..... http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Jaguar-F-type-R-coupe-2013-first-official-pictures/ Porsche has also released specs on their new Macan SUV http://www.autospies.com/news/LA-AUTO-SHOW-The-MOMENT-You-ve-Been-Waiting-For-EVERYTHING-You-NEED-To-Know-About-The-All-New-Porsche-Macan-78972/ That Porsche is hardly a thing of grace and beauty. Did you notice this: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That Porsche is hardly a thing of grace and beauty. I actually don't think it's that bad...I just saw the prices though -- typical Porsche !! $73K starting for the Turbo.....$53K starting for the S Could that be Houston in the pic ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 For those of you with SiriusXM receivers in your cars -- you can listen for free Nov 20 - Dec 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I actually don't think it's that bad...I just saw the prices though -- typical Porsche !! $73K starting for the Turbo.....$53K starting for the SCould that be Houston in the pic ??Yes, that is Houston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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