Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS)

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   Exclusive Buick Enclave Pictures!

   January 9, 2006 by Guest Josh

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   Here are C&G's images of the Buick Enclave concept vehicle. This vehicle is one very, very classy cross-over that must be experienced in the flesh.

   

   Last reply by VenSeattle, January 12, 2006
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   2006 NAIAS: Hyundai HCD9 Talus Concept

   January 8, 2006 by Northstar

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   January 8, 2006 -- Detroit, Mich. -- Hyundai Motor America today revealed the innovative HCD9 Talus, a 2+2 concept that previews the future of the sports car segment. Designed at the Hyundai Design Center in Irvine, Calif., Talus made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show. "The mission for Talus was to create a vehicle that would excite the inner passion of customers who haven't been able to justify parking a sports car in their garage," said Joel Piaskowski, chief designer at the Hyundai Design Center. "It's for a person who has grown accustomed to the needs and benefits of an SUV, but desires the emotional gratification of sports car styling and…

   

   Last reply by Drew Dowdell, January 11, 2006
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   2006 NAIAS: Ford Reflex Concept

   January 8, 2006 by Northstar

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   Press Release for the Ford Reflex Concept from MPH-Online

   

   Last reply by ToniCipriani, January 11, 2006
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   Bob Lutz Notes + Production Camaro Decision Timefr 1 2 3

   January 9, 2006 by Guest Josh

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   With the introduction of the Camaro concept courtesy of Chevrolet and General Motors Mr. Lutz stuck around to answer some questions from media folk and automotive enthusiasts alike. Below are notes taken by yours truly. - Mr. Lutz noted that the Camaro would need to sell about 165,000 vehicles for it to be profitable and justifiable for the company. - The Camaro concept rides on a platform that is currently being used and is GM’s new global rear-wheel drive architecture. - Mr. Lutz did not state if the Camaro could be made outside of Canada, or if the vehicle would have to be made within the Canadian borders which could still mean a hold-up with the CAW regarding…

   

   Last reply by NOS2006, January 11, 2006
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   2006 NAIAS: Audi Roadjet Concept

   January 8, 2006 by Variance

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   Audi Roadjet Concept Jan 8, 2006 source: Audi AG Debut in Detroit: Audi is taking the wraps off a study car by the name of Roadjet Concept at the North American International Automobile Show. A vehicle that blends the latest evolutionary stage of Audi's formal idiom with an entirely new space concept. The drive technology, too, represents a new departure: on the 300 bhp 3.2 FSI engine, innovative concepts produce an unprecedented synthesis of performance, liveliness and efficiency. In conjunction with a longitudinally installed engine, the Audi Roadjet Concept is moreover the first model to feature the sporty 7-speed Direct Shift Gearbox. The study car furthermore se…

   

   Last reply by mphmag, January 11, 2006
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   2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

   January 6, 2006 by avant1963

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   DETROIT – The 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV, debuting at the North American International Auto Show, is the largest member of the Escalade family. Combining power, size and strength with trademark Cadillac styling and technology, the full-size Escalade ESV has strongly positioned Cadillac in the large luxury SUV market. The vehicle is 21 inches (53.4 cm) longer than Escalade, and that translates into more premium seating and cargo-carrying capability. It features all the same elements and features as the Escalade, but adds an extra DVD system with large 8-inch flip-down screen for third-row passengers. Based on General Motors’ all-new full-size SUV platform, the ’07 Es…

   

   Last reply by KaliRover, January 11, 2006
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   2006 NAIAS: Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept

   January 8, 2006 by Northstar

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   Ford F-250 Super Chief Concept Info and Pics from MPH-Online It features an E85-capable Supercharged V10.

   

   Last reply by KaliRover, January 11, 2006
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   2006 NAIAS: Infiniti Coupe Concept 1 2

   January 8, 2006 by Variance

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   Infiniti Debuts Coupe Concept at 2006 North American International Auto Show [Jan. 8, 06] DETROIT (Jan 8, 2006) – Infiniti today unveiled a dramatic new concept vehicle, the Infiniti Coupe Concept, at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. Infiniti also showed the new 2006 FX luxury crossover SUV, which has been refined with exterior and interior enhancements and greater differentiation between the V8-powered FX45 and V6-equipped FX35 models. The Coupe Concept continues the Infiniti tradition of merging design and performance. It takes Infiniti’s vibrant design vocabulary, which has helped establish Infiniti as one of the most dynamic brands in the luxury ma…

   

   Last reply by ToniCipriani, January 11, 2006
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    Lutz walk-around with the Camaro

    January 10, 2006 by avant1963

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    http://gmtv.feedroom.com/iframeset.jsp?ord=886190 Bob's a little confused between the 1969 and 1970 (never happened anyway add the 1/2) Camaros verses 67-69, but he seems under the weather in this, so I forgive him. Great little video piece.

    

    Last reply by avant1963, January 10, 2006
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    2006 NAIAS: Chrysler Imperial Concept 1 2

    January 4, 2006 by Northstar

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    From Autoweek: Envisioned as a “noble” yet attainable flagship positioned a cut above the 300C (“It’s a six-figure image but at a much lower price,” says Tremont), the concept designed in Chrysler’s Auburn Hills studio doesn’t mimic Imperials of the past, but it does draw on some of the styling cues from those older cars. It also carries expressive attributes from Chrysler’s long line of concept cars, from the 1953 d’Elegance to the Fire-power that premiered at last year’s Detroit show. The wide-open, B-pillar-less doors allow a panoramic view of the show car’s opulent four-seat, two-tone interior, where no expense is spared when it comes to use of leather, suede, Cali…

    

    Last reply by Dsuupr, January 10, 2006
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    wheres the AV

    January 9, 2006 by moosc

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    hey wheres the 2007 chevy AValanche im dying down here what gives

    

    Last reply by 91z4me, January 10, 2006
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    2006 NAIAS: Mazda Kabura Concept

    January 10, 2006 by Variance

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    Mazda Kabura Concept While American manufacturers are looking more backward than forward for inspiration for their products—look at the Ford GT and Mustang and the Dodge Challenger concept for confirmation—Japanese automakers are much more focused on moving ahead. Among the evidence is the Mazda Kabura, this stunning little coupe designed at the company’s West Coast studio in Irvine, California, under the watch of Franz von Holzhausen, the director of design at Mazda North American Operations. “It seems like the Americans are reaching out for the good old days and good old times,” says the thirty-seven-year-old von Holzhausen—who was previously responsible for the Ponti…

    

    Last reply by Cory Wolfe, January 10, 2006
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    Mitsu Eclipse Convertible is definition

    January 10, 2006 by avant1963

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    I really can't stand the new Eclipse. The design is all over the place and the rear just looks rediculous (including the clear plastic and chrome spoiler) but cut the roof off the damn thing and there you have the largest, most dis-porportionate, ugliest rear-end design ever on a car (my opinion). It looks like the front end of this car should be pointing up with all that weight in the rear. Ugh. This is a car company I wouldn't have missed if they retreated from the US market last year.

    

    Last reply by avant1963, January 10, 2006
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    2006 NAIAS: Subaru B5-TPH Concept

    January 10, 2006 by Variance

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    Subaru Hybrid Concept Vehicle Makes North American Debut Company continues 'green' efforts to help safeguard the environment DETROIT, Jan. 9 -- The Subaru B5-TPH, a new type of high- performance hybrid-powered vehicle, made its North American Debut today at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The B5-TPH concept vehicle features the company's emerging Turbo Parallel Hybrid (TPH) powertrain system and lithium-ion battery technology in a sporty two-seat grand touring car. Subaru parent company Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) has been developing the TPH powertrain for future mass production and will test-launch TPH-powered vehicles in the Japanese market in 2007…

    

    Last reply by Variance, January 10, 2006
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    2006 Trans Am Photoshop?

    January 10, 2006 by OhcTA

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    Based on the new Camaro concept I created this photoshop of what a Trans Am might look like based on the original 69 Trans Am.

    

    Last reply by CSpec, January 10, 2006
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    2006 NAIAS: Toyota Fine-T Concept

    January 8, 2006 by Variance

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    Toyota Fine-T Concept Debuts At North American International Auto Show 01/08/2006 Toyota's Fine-T fuel cell hybrid concept will make its U.S. debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The concept vehicle made its world premier at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show as the Fine-X. Environment and Safety Toyota's low emission fuel cell hybrid system demonstrates how close a vehicle can come to having zero effect on the environment. The Fine-T is powered by a new downsized, high-performance Toyota fuel cell stack configuration. The fuel cell stack adopts a new alloy catalyst, which allows a dramatic reduction in the amount of precious metals used. The hybrid comp…

    

    Last reply by 99camaroSS, January 10, 2006
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    2006 NAIAS: 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

    January 9, 2006 by Variance

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    Mitsubishi Introduces 'Attainable Exotic' 2007 Eclipse Spyder at North American International Auto Show DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2006 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today unveiled the all-new 2007 Eclipse Spyder at the North American International Auto Show. Based on the fourth-generation Eclipse coupe introduced in 2005, the new Eclipse Spyder combines "Driven to Thrill" design and performance with a high-tech convertible top and outstanding value. The 2007 Eclipse Spyder arrives in Mitsubishi dealerships in April. Designed to appeal to convertible and sports car enthusiasts of all ages, the 2007 Eclipse Spyder echoes the concept-car design of its coupe sibling with…

    

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    January 6, 2006 by Chris_Doane

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    Last reply by capriceman, January 9, 2006
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    Civic car of the year? Baloney!

    January 8, 2006 by Angry Dad

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    To sum up the collective "intelligence" of the automotive writers they have now named the Honda Civic car of the year. It is only fitting that the Civic is being fronted by none other than that cutting edge musical act Black Eyed Peas (in her pants). Now does anybody take anything from the traditional autowriters seriuosly? Not after this joke.

    

    Last reply by Flybrian, January 9, 2006
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    2006 NAIAS: 2007 Honda FCX Concept

    January 9, 2006 by Variance

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    Honda to Begin Producing Next Generation FCX Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Production Car Will Closely Resemble the FCX Concept Vehicle making its North American Debut at the North American International Auto Show Detroit 01/08/2006 -- Signaling a rapid advancement in its fuel cell vehicle technology, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that it will begin production in Japan of its next generation FCX hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicle (FCV) in three to four years. The FCX Concept vehicle, unveiled just four months ago and now on display at the North American International Auto Show, boasts a fuel cell system that delivers more power in less space, in a unique,…

    

    Last reply by Flybrian, January 9, 2006
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    I'm here, ASC was a blast

    January 8, 2006 by mphmag

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    Hey guys, I'm here if you want to say hi. The Hummer converible concept by ASC was pretty cool. If it is a true "drop-in" custom job I wouldn't see why dealers wouldn't offer it. The Dodge Viper thing was atrocious. Can't wait until the Camaro debuts. I don't care if the surprise was ruined (although poor bob probably does.)

    

    Last reply by NOS2006, January 8, 2006
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    Chevrolet Kodiak CK4500 Pickup

    January 7, 2006 by HarleyEarl

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    Ya...come to daddy. Chevy Kodiak CK4500 Pickup.

    

    Last reply by HarleyEarl, January 8, 2006
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    I hate to do this

    January 7, 2006 by mphmag

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    but does everyone see the leaked camaro shot over on Autoblog? Road and track put up a video two days early I guess. I can't find the video now but Autoblog still has the shot of it up. it is so sexy. sigh. damn them. we can't break embargos. they get all the free traffic, I'm shocked GM isn't all over that.

    

    Last reply by 97regalGS, January 8, 2006
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    GM plans huge splash at auto show

    January 7, 2006 by Ghost Dog

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    http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...34/1001/opinion That HHR in the pic :AH-HA_wink: looks like a new color.

    

    Last reply by Sixty8panther, January 8, 2006
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    CAMARO CONCEPT IS HERE!!

    January 8, 2006 by HarleyEarl

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    The 2006 Camaro concept to be shown at the Detroit show.

    

    Last reply by Northstar, January 8, 2006