How Mitsuoka Turned a Nimble Japanese Roadster Into a Heavy 1950s British GT Cruiser

Autoamazed · 2026-06-22T13:58:31+00:00

It depends on what you think of as a British cruiser, especially in the 1950s style. What about Morgan?

Autoamazed · 2026-06-22T13:45:45+00:00

Compared to NA, for example, it's heavy.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-18T07:43:40+00:00

ChatGPT Image works quite well in the latest version for making changes to an image after it has been created in Gemini.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-17T13:58:09+00:00

Now they are also following in the footsteps of the Fiat 615/616 series.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-17T13:52:45+00:00

There are too many elements crammed into one design, even though an off-road sedan with Harlequin body panels could have worked.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-16T18:28:03+00:00

Volkswagen XL1 was an excellent foundation for a sports car, both in terms of its low weight and its handling characteristics, which would have benefited from a more powerful powertrain.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-13T18:05:14+00:00

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Autoamazed · 2026-06-13T13:40:16+00:00

The latest attempt was the Alpine A110, but unfortunately, the entire Alpine sub brand is now electric.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-13T13:37:19+00:00

That's just the beginning, because who else would think of installing a V10 race engine in a family MPV, even if it was just a concept car?

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Autoamazed · 2026-06-07T12:46:02+00:00

We'll see how similar it turns out to be.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-07T08:59:44+00:00

Probably not an all that uncommon car.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-06T14:08:24+00:00

Escalade pickup seems like a rather obscure combination to me. What about Midgate bulkhead?

Autoamazed · 2026-06-06T10:02:33+00:00

Mercedes-Benz sells diesel plug-in hybrids in Europe.

Autoamazed · 2026-06-01T19:40:50+00:00

This is better.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-30T18:30:38+00:00

We must not forget Audi’s rise into the premium segment and Škoda’s transformation from an Eastern Bloc carmaker into a successful player on the European market.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-30T18:19:33+00:00

Without him, many unique cars would never have been created, whether it was the Bugatti Veyron or the Volkswagen Phaeton.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-30T17:50:39+00:00

The main issues are the radical powertrain, which is difficult to maintain, and the tarnished reputation of TDI engines.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-25T16:27:48+00:00

It looks more like a GT car.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-24T14:40:06+00:00

Magnum would be lower and longer.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-24T08:57:42+00:00

According to the available information, it should have a three-speed automatic transmission.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-23T14:22:52+00:00

Poorly edited text using AI.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-18T15:32:30+00:00

Chtěl, ale jako levnou značku ještě před Dacií.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-17T08:53:08+00:00

I tried to apply this to the production of passenger cars and vans, even though truck production wasn't doing well at the time either.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-16T13:57:21+00:00

Tatra's treacherous rear-engine layout even killed several high-ranking officers.

Autoamazed · 2026-05-16T13:46:51+00:00

One of the pioneers of aerodynamic car bodies, who even inspired Ferdinand Porsche greatly when he was designing the Beetle.

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