Lexus IS interior: a new lead in the pursuit of perfection [w/video]
We’re impressed by the new IS. We’ve repeatedly criticised Lexus for failing to live up to its premium aspirations and for falling way short of the standarda set by Audi and BMW in particular. But with...
View ArticlePanorama: Maserati show stand personalisation zone
Maserati is making a big push in the States (and soon in China too) and its stand here in Detroit is the perfect example of the brand’s core values – exclusive, understated and Italian. The...
View ArticlePanorama: Nissan’s cantilevered show stand spectacular
(click on the image twice to see the bigger size – or three times to see the full resolution image) Joe Simpson
View ArticleMaserati Quattroporte: bigger on the outside, better on the inside
Maserati’s Quattroporte disappointed us in the press photos. The car’s grown quite a lot, and appeared to have lost some of the previous generation’s character. We stand by that view on the stand here...
View ArticleNissan’s awesome Datsun models
As Nissan prepares to bring Datsun back to the wider world as a new budget brand, we couldn’t help but be stopped in our tracks by these wonderfully detailed old Datsun die-cast models. Joe Simpson
View ArticleAcura (Honda) NSX Concept finally gets the interior it deserves
Mixed reviews of the Acura NSX concept that debuted here last year (we were relatively impressed, many designers thought it was dull and a missed opportunity) were always couched by the fact it had no...
View ArticlePanorama: GM’s world, as seen from above in Detroit
(click twice for larger image, three times for full size) by Joe Simpson
View ArticleLexus IS – good ugly
Following yesterday’s disappointment with the Infiniti Q50 (not bad but lacking sparkle) all hopes rested on Lexus’ new compact premium sedan to take the fight to the Germans in this most fiercely...
View ArticleVolkswagen concept cars built as well as production
While every other company keeps its concept cars behind velvet ropes, guarded by surly-looking minders to save their delicate prototypes from the grubby hands of the press and public, VW positively...
View ArticleFord’s Atlas concept snorts in the face of GM’s new pick-up trucks
The ‘CDN F150′ in front of Ford World HQ, Dearborn after a 2000 miles and 4 days trip from Las Vegas For those of you that have been paying close attention to our twitter feeds over the past few days...
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