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Play a Game – What Make & Model is this Car?

A reader of ‘Keri on Driving’ emailed me about his new car, referencing a column about de-badging a car from summer 2013. He says, “I wanted to make my car unrecognizable to almost everyone.”

So Darryl W. of London, ON issues this challenge:
can you identify the make and model of his car?

I got the make and model, but was off by 2 years. Then I asked to blog his pictures it was so fun.

So here you go, good luck! I’ve peppered this post with quotes from his email, so we have the same clues, same playing field. Answer is at bottom of post.

“My car was already somewhat rare to begin with, as this model from the manufacturer was only for sale in Canada for a period of 3 years.”

“I am also including a close up of the sticker(s) that I placed over the manufacturer symbol on the (4) centre wheel caps.”

Nice interior shot eh.

Got your answer?

Here’s the original column (and original post.)

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It’s a 2007 Hyundai Azera GLS

(in South Korea, the Azera model is called the Grandeur)

 

 

Porsche’s Acid Green means Plug-in Hybrid

A Porsche with green touches means the SUV is a plug-in hybrid.

The exact name is “Acid Green,” and is found on the badges, callipers, and instrument cluster.

To be clear, this is not an endorsement of hybrids, I just think the green is sharp.

Read my column Down with Hybrids for why.

(Photo credit above: Mike Schlee)

 

 

I Hid the Logos, Can you Guess the Brand?

You may be surprised, which is the point.

Here, look inside.

Note the vents atop the hood, might be a clue.

It’s a 2015 Buick Regal.

Available in manual and made in Canada, Buick is trying their guts out to reinvent themselves, and it’s working.

I attended its launch in October 2013, and still like it.

Read the review on Autonet.