The small wheels really do make the side profile look very cheap. The gauge cluster is really awkward. I'm glad GM didn't alter the front or rear at all though, and kept it clean and free of stupid hybrid badges. Overall, not too bad. I kind of like it (though I think I'd still take it without the eAssist.
I'm getting tired of Audi's campaign against the "old luxury" of Mercedes. Audi just comes off as petty, not youthful. A commercial featuring more than 3 seconds of an A8 would be much more effective.
I love SAABs, but I just can't get into the new 9-5. It doesn't feel like a SAAB. I'm hoping the 9-3 will be a bit more within the lineage (and around the same size as the NG900/9-3).
I wasn't too impressed by anything at the show. I don't like the Sonic name, and I don't know if the public will either. For some reason, I associate it with Saturn, which is definitely the last thing GM needs. The Curb's styling just looks like Hyundai was trying too hard. The top 3 I can kind of agree with, though I'd put the electric Focus up there too.
Overall I like the redesign, but I don't like what Chrysler did with the grille at all. My favorite part about the old 300 was the huge, in-your-face grille. Now the front just looks kind of odd.
Quick Spin: 2012 Buick LaCrosse eAssist
Apr 1st 2011 12:12PM (Autoblog)The gauge cluster is really awkward.
I'm glad GM didn't alter the front or rear at all though, and kept it clean and free of stupid hybrid badges.
Overall, not too bad. I kind of like it (though I think I'd still take it without the eAssist.
Geneva 2011: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
Mar 1st 2011 11:19AM (Autoblog)Meh.
Mommy blogger makes trouble for Toyota
Feb 17th 2011 11:37AM (Autoblog)Poll: Which car commercial won the Super Bowl?
Feb 7th 2011 8:22PM (Autoblog)Audi just comes off as petty, not youthful.
A commercial featuring more than 3 seconds of an A8 would be much more effective.
Video: Saab plays up its "Born From Jets" heritage in new TV spot
Feb 3rd 2011 10:52AM (Autoblog)I'm hoping the 9-3 will be a bit more within the lineage (and around the same size as the NG900/9-3).
Daimler CEO: Maybach on the bubble in 2012
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Jan 12th 2011 1:01PM (Autoblog)I don't like the Sonic name, and I don't know if the public will either. For some reason, I associate it with Saturn, which is definitely the last thing GM needs.
The Curb's styling just looks like Hyundai was trying too hard.
The top 3 I can kind of agree with, though I'd put the electric Focus up there too.
Detroit 2011: 2012 BMW 650i Convertible goes topless in the Motor City
Jan 10th 2011 4:10PM (Autoblog)Big "meh."
2011 Chrysler 300 priced from $27,995*
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