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April 1, 2010
NYIAS: Old vs New Scion tC: I Made a Mistake!
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
There was a posting about the new Scion tC, written by your truly, and I was wrong about the previous tC, in which I stated it didn’t have a rear hatch. Surprise, it did. So, to stir the discussion further, lets compare the old tC with the new tC.
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NYIAS: The New Jaguar XJ–A Design Flaw for a High Dollar Sedan….
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Last night at dinner, the CarDomain and StreetFire staff touched on good looking cars at the show, and the new Jaguar XJ came up for discussion. So what was the conversation about? Read on!
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NYIAS: Hyundai Sonata 2.0T and Hybrid Poised to Pass the Camry!
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Today Hyundai introduced a pair of Sonata Sedans, and with Toyota’s troubles, could this be the car that surpasses the Camry?
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NYIAS: Now for your viewing pleasure, a 1957 Military Chevy 150 Sedan!
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Just caught this car on the show floor–it’s a 1957 Chevrolet 150 Sedan, made up to look like an Army Military Police Vehicle. This car is equipped with a six cylinder engine and a three-speed manual. It looks great, so of course I wanted you to see it.
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NYIAS: The Volvo S60–A New Design for a Change in Ownership
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
As you may or may not know, the Volvo Brand has been sold to the Chinese Automaker Geely, and the new Volvo S60 has the distinction of being introduced right after the sale was announced. I have always liked the design direction Volvo has taken after the introduction of the S80 sedan in 1999, with sleeker rooflines, and a broad shoulder stance that has been a dramatic departure from the Volvo “Box” paradigm only a few years earlier, and it has been well received. Well, the S60 takes it up a notch, with sweeping curves, and a modern interior. The question is this: Will the core Volvo buyer accept the fact that their favorite brand is now owned by a Chinese car company? And will the S60 compete with a growing number of premimum mid-sized sports sedans including the Infiniti G, the Lexus IS, or even the BMW 3-series? Check out more photos after the jump, and discuss your thoughts below.
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NYIAS: The Acura TSX Wagon–A European Honda Accord With a New Badge.
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
A new wagon was introduced at the New York Show, and I wondered why it took so long to get here. You see, the European Honda Accord is really a re-badged Acura TSX here in the States, and a wagon has been available on the Continent for a few years. When it hits our shores, the TSX Wagon will only be available with the 2.4L DOHC four cylinder, and a five-speed automatic. Will this be enough to sway potential buyers back into a wagon instead of a crossover? I’m not so sure, because it’s missing two things that appeal to the core Acura buyer; a V-6 engine, and a proper manual transmission. They were so close… What do you think?
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NYIAS: The Chevy Cruz, Revealed
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
One of the most anticipated small car introductions has to be the Chevrolet Cruz. It’s set to debut this fall, replacing the hoary old Cobalt. There will be several versions available including the base LS, and LT, and an LTZ. The sporty end of the spectrum will be covered by the RS version, available with a different front fascia, well-integrated rear spoiler, large-diameter wheels, and different rocker panels. The look is actually quite nice!
March 31, 2010
NYIAS: the New Scion tC
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
There was some excitement in the Scion booth, as the new tC was introduced. It’s rather hard to remember when the tC was first introduced in the States, and it’s one of the more successful Scion products, so when coming out with a replacement, Toyota was a little conservative, with basically the same styling, an increase in horsepower, larger tires and brakes, and a new six speed automatic along with a six seed stick.
NYIAS: The New Chevrolet Caprice Cop Car–Why Can’t We Get a Civilian Version?
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
Well, here is the new Chevrolet Caprice police and pursuit vehicle. It’s rear wheel drive, has a 6.0L V-8, and it’s not available to the general public. This is so sad, as it would make a radical muscle car. It would definitely make an Obscure Muscle Car!
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NYIAS: The New A-Team Van
By Jim Brennan
UDMan
There’s a new A-Team movie out this summer, and if you grew up on the original series, the ultimate icon for the show was that tough black GMC van. Well, the van is back, and I for one am glad to see that the producers didn’t substitute the original with an Express. This van is so badass, and who knows, it may very well give the vanner some traction. Well, maybe not. More pics below the jump!
