North American International Auto Show in Detroit (NAIAS)
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In addition to the 2010 Toyota Prius and iQ-based FT-EV, ToMoCo is taking the wraps off the redesigned 2010 Camry at the Detroit Auto Show later today. Due to go on sale this March, the restyled Camry offers the same soul-sucking practicality and Maytag levels of usability as its forbearers, but features a few engineering and design tweaks to bring it into the next decade. On the outside, the 2010 Camry receives a new front bumper with enlarged air intakes, uprated headlamps and a set of restyled taillights. The XLE model includes 16-inch, ten-spoke wheels, while the SE rolls on 17-inch hoops and the base LE makes due with wheel covers. Inside, a new optional stereo wit…
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2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX: A COMPACT CROSSOVER FOR ALL SEASONS – AND ALL LIFESTYLES (More photos below) All-new crossover delivers expected segment-best highway fuel economy DETROIT – Chevrolet unveiled the all-new 2010 Equinox, a compact crossover that blends distinctive design with outstanding efficiency. A new, 2.4L direct injection engine helps the Equinox deliver expected best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 30 mpg (EPA certification pending) – a 25-percent improvement over the previous model. Chevrolet expects nearly two-thirds of customers will choose the efficient, 2.4L engine. The new Equinox draws its exterior design inspiration from the …
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Among the array of various concept and production vehicles at the GM display was the Chevy Orlando Concept that made its world debut in Paris just a few months prior. Based on the same platform as the Cruze, the Orlando offers seven seats in a relatively compact design. At its debut we found the Orlando to be a much more appealing than the HHR and hoped that GM would consider bringing it to the U.S. as a production vehicle. Our wish has been granted, and the Orlando will arrive in dealers as a 2011 model along with the Spark mini-car. Follow the jump for the press release from GM, video from the live unveil, and check out new high-res photos in the gallery below. http:/…
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Volkswagen's BlueSport Concept Darn Porsche! I bet Volkswagen would have built something like this by now were it not for them meddling around in the company's affairs.
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Linkity BYD F3DM Plug In Sedan PRESS RELEASE: As the latest star in a rapidly expanding portfolio of green, high-tech products, the all-new BYD e6 electric vehicle is being unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The five-passenger e6 will be marketed as a family-oriented crossover vehicle. The pure-electric e6 features BYD's revolutionary battery technology - what we call the Fe battery. The range per charge is expected to be a remarkable 249mi (400km). Performance is surprisingly brisk, with 0-60mph (0-100km/h) acceleration in less than 8 seconds and a projected top speed of 100mph (160km/h). The Right Size What sets the…
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PRESS RELEASE Toyota Reveals All-New Prius DETROIT, January 12, 2009 --- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle today at the 2009 North American International Auto show. Celebrated as the benchmark for cars of the future, the Prius has delivered superior fuel economy and ultra-low emissions to more than one million owners worldwide for more than 10 years. The midsize third-generation 2010 Prius will offer even better mileage ratings, enhanced performance, and innovative design features. It will be quieter, roomier, and equipped with advanced standard and available features such as…
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/12/detroit...ncoln-in-brand/ LINCOLN CONCEPT C PRESS RELEASE LINCOLN C CONCEPT: BIG LUXURY IN SMALL PACKAGE DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2009 – Lincoln is breaking new ground with the Lincoln C concept, a new big idea for a small luxury car. Designed with today's upscale, urban consumer in mind, the Lincoln C concept brings the presence and elegance of a large Lincoln to a smaller, more efficient C-sized car. "Modern luxury buyers who live and work in large, urban areas want to play their part in helping the environment by moving to a smaller vehicle, but they still want to enjoy the luxuries of life," said Peter Horbury, executive dire…
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Linkity BYD e6 - Dual Mode Plug-in Hybrid Crossover PRESS RELEASE 2009 BYD e6 As the latest star in a rapidly expanding portfolio of green, high-tech products, the all-new BYD e6 electric vehicle is being unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The five-passenger e6 will be marketed as a family-oriented crossover vehicle. The pure-electric e6 features BYD's revolutionary battery technology - what we call the Fe battery. The range per charge is expected to be a remarkable 249mi (400km). Performance is surprisingly brisk, with 0-60mph (0-100km/h) acceleration in less than 8 seconds and a projected top speed of 100mph (160km/h).…
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The 2010 Chevy Equinox showed its new face alongside the 2010 Cadillac SRX in Detroit today, and it was a tossup as to which looked better. Regardless of where you stand on the Equinox' appearance, the new CUV is a far more sophisticated vehicle than the crossover it replaces. Power will be provided by a choice of two direct injection engines, with the four-cylinder model able returning 30 mpg on the highway and the new 3.0L V6 packing 255 horsepower. It also features a gorgeous interior that should look familiar to anyone who's looked inside a Malibu or Traverse. While this is an evolution of the Theta architecture, the dimensions are almost identical to the old one an…
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Linkity PRESS RELEASE INTRODUCTION OF 3.5-LITER ECOBOOST V-6 ENGINE ADDS EVEN MORE VERSATILITY TO DISTINCTIVE FORD FLEX The 2010 Ford Flex will offer an available 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, the first gasoline direct-injection twin-turbocharged engine produced in North America EcoBoost is a key Ford Motor Company initiative to deliver significant advancements in fuel economy – up to 20 percent – without sacrificing the performance customers want. The 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine delivers an impressive 355 horsepower and a responsive 350 lb.-ft. of torque across a broad rpm range, simultaneously giving Ford Flex the power of a normally aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 while enjoy…
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I'm not a big Audi fan and this concept hasn't really changed my mind. It looks nice enough, but I just don't find it to be very impressive. If this is Audi's entry in the "4-door coupe" category, then I think I would rather go with the Passat CC instead. Link: Visit My Website Source: Autoblog
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I hate classifying vehicles by gender, but this "toy" definitely falls under the category of "Chick Truck". Link: Visit My Website Source: Autoblog
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/10/detroit...ath-to-the-web/ As the hours wind down before the 2009 Detroit Auto Show finally kicks off in the morning, more vehicles are leaking through the manufacturers' embargo nets. The latest addition to the list is the 2010 Chevy Spark, teased earlier this week on Today by GM design honcho Ed Welburn. Spark is the production version of the Chevy Beat concept that made its debut alongside the Trax and Groove at New York two years ago. Beat was the winner of a public poll to see which of the three microcar concepts would make it to production. We also know that Beat/Spark's going to get some time in the limelight as a character in th…
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Cadillac to unveil E-Flex concept coupe at NAIAS? This is from Autoblog. Two thoughts crossed my mind: Cadillac is serious about having its own E-Flex and/or this smaller-than-CTS hints at how an alpha Cadillac might look like... Could E-Flex be adapted to a RWD setup?
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http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/11/detroit...th-cross-hairs/ In spite of the large Dodge EV branding that was on this car when it first appeared last fall, it was obvious to all that it was simply a Lotus Europa. In spite of Chrysler's seemingly inexorable drive to insolvency in recent months, the engineers and designers in Auburn Hills have continued to try make the best use of the time they have left with a paycheck. The electric sports car now known as the Circuit EV has been the beneficiary of cross-hair nose job that is actually an improvement over the Lotus original. The tail has also been revamped and the plug socket has moved from the passenger side to the drive…
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This thing actually looks pretty good. What a difference a few styling changes make... Jeep® Patriot EV • Chrysler’s ENVI electric-vehicle technology meets industry’s most capable compact SUV • 400-mile total driving range • 40-mile all-electric range with zero fuel consumption and zero tailpipe emissions Jeep® Patriot EV joins the growing portfolio of electric-drive vehicles being developed by Chrysler LLC. As a Range-extended Electric Vehicle, the Jeep Patriot EV combines the electric-drive components of an Electric Vehicle with a small gasoline engine and integrated electric generator to produce additional energy to power the elec…
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433 gorgeous horsepower to debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Maserati Quattroport Sport GT S.
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/21/detroit...h-direct-injec/ i must admit, this is indeed very nice. caveat....interior plastics better not look this dreadful on the showroom floor.
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NAIAS 2009 Exhibitor Press Conference Schedule / as of December 11, 2008 Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:00 am Media Credential Office Opens / Oakland Concourse 8:30-8:55 am Johnson Controls / D2-15 9:00 am Show Floor Opens 9:10-9:30 am NAIAS 2009 Opening Ceremony / Michigan Hall Stage 9:30-10:00 am North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage 10:10-10:35 am General Motors 10:50-11:15 am Lexus / Riverview Ballroom 11:25-11:50 am Ford / Cobo Arena 12:00-12:25 pm Chrysler 12:35-1:00 pm BMW 1:10-1:35 pm Volkswagen 1:45-2:10 pm Bentley 2:20-2:45 pm Kia 2:55-3:20 pm Audi 3:30-3:55 pm MINI 4:05-4:30 pm Lambo…
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lets hear your thoughts. I think the big three should pull out of the 2009 Auto Show entirely. In fact, I think that they should cancel the whole NAIAS. This might be exactly the type of message that needs to be sent on this. then the auto journalists couldn't eat free lunch and party all week, and maybe they would be laid off too (nothing to do). The big three should simply have a press conference every day at one of its manufacturing plants, low key, serve some food to everyone, take a few photos, etc. Just post that on their own web sites. Call it good. Thoughts? I think something unconventional and drastic like this would really say something.
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2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 photos #31-47
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I was at the show with buddies polish_kris and Andrew on January 22. While its a great event, we thought it wasn't as awesome as last year. Some thing intangible was lacking. But, fortunately for those who didn't go, pictures are not lacking. I took a lot, and just now have been able to parse through them. Here we go! more next post...
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For release: Jan. 13, 2008, 11:30 a.m. EST (embargo has been broken by other outlets) HX CONCEPT PROVIDES VISION OF A RUGGED, OPEN-AIR HUMMER -Youthful, open-air entry-level-size HUMMER -Designed by a trio of young designers -Convertible body with removable roof panels and modular rear roof assembly -Easily removable fender flares and doors -Full-time 4WD with front and rear locking differentials -Aeronautically inspired interior with functional, lightweight design elements -Reconfigurable instruments for highway and off-road driving -3.6L SIDI V-6 E85 FlexFuel engine with six-speed automatic transmission DETROIT – With its unmistakable HUMMER desig…
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Was up at NAIAS yesterday and walked through the show. Going to sum this up the best I can. GM booth had a more open and basic layout, yet was nice to move around in. But in prior years they used to have a 2nd level, stage and a few other large scale turn tables but had none of that this year. I was very suprised not to see any boasting of the plug in hybrids (Volt, Flexstream). They were both there but were just casually setting in the mix of things. They didn't even have the cut away chassis of the Volt. Very suprised they didn't setup a large, more informative display about the Volt at least. Toyota was deffinatly trying to play the green card. They had a Prius with st…
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I guess I'll break the wrapper off my digital camera from this weekend and upload some of my shots from my trip this past weekend to Detroit. I have over 500 photos and videos from the show, so I'll just post a few of my faves at a time. Enjoy! Once I get home from work I'll post more!
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Just what we needed, a giant Camry. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit...es-edge-murano/
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"Holy $h!, my boss just drove into the auto show" When I went down to the booth of BYD Auto, a Chinese car maker trying to break into the US market, all I hoped for was a few honest answers to my questions. The motto of the company is "Build Your Dream," but that last thing I'd dream was that BYD's Chairman would drive me through someone else's press conference during an illegal, surreal and American-media first test drive around the floor of the Detroit Auto Show. Breaking all the rules of proper auto show behavior, BYD Auto's chairman Wang Chaunfu hopped in the driver's seat of his prototype hybrid and took off with me in the passenger's seat, thus prov…
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http:///www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit-2008-dodge-caravan-r-t-concept-spotted/ http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit...oncept-spotted/ Hot Inferno (or other) Red one, 20" wheels-looks hot, I hope they build it! The minivan market has needed sportiness and excitement forever!
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GM @ NAIAS '08: Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept Autoblog has live pictures and video of the reveal from earlier this morning! http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/14/detroit...is-better-than/
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http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/08/detroit...akes-things-up/ Yes, I know it's a knock-off, but it aint Chinese, and Hyundai cars are matching the Japanese in terms of quality and reliability (so I heard), but something about this car is not bad, maybe because there is no Hyundai badge! Lol I think it's the biggest bang for the buck still. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Genesis
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Fisker Karma @ Autoblog All I have to say is... Wow. Spectacular.
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For full article, please see http://www.leftlanenews.com/kia-borrego.html
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LINCOLN UNVEILS ULTIMATE TOURING VEHICLE CONCEPT; PREMIUM UTILITY FEATURES ELEGANCE, SPACE, EFFICIENCY * Growth opportunity: The Lincoln MKT concept shows a new potential vehicle for Lincoln, demonstrating the brand’s new design language works as well on a spacious luxury utility vehicle as it does luxury sedans like the new 2009 Lincoln MKS. * EcoBoost power: Ford’s global solution for improving fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for millions of customers – EcoBoost engine technology – powers Lincoln MKT. * Responsible luxury: The Lincoln MKT concept reaches a new level of responsible luxury with the use of more environmentally friendly material…
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temporary link until the mods get a more professional one up http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/13/detroit...ototype-appear/ yuck i think this classifies as 'half assed' those lambdas are a smiling..... is honda rebadging isuzus again? nice cheap dashboard. that shifter is so.....well placed.
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The Passat CC unifies sports car dynamics and sedan comfort First car in the world with Lane Assist lane keeping system Dynamic Drive Control electronic chassis system is standard starting at 170 PS High-class engines deliver 140 PS to 300 PS Wolfsburg / Detroit, January 2008. Volkswagen is opening the year 2008 with the world premiere of the Passat CC. Its identifying characteristics: coupé design, yet with four doors; impressive comfort, yet pure dynamics; sporty interior, yet space without compromises. The interplay of these contrasts has resulted in a car whose concept and design set a new course beyond the mainstream. At the same time, the Passat CC is a progressiv…
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For release: Jan. 14, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST THE SATURN FLEXTREME PLUG-IN CONCEPT: EFFICIENCY NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD -Sleek, sporty compact concept vehicle hints at Saturn’s future design direction -Extended-range electric vehicle features GM’s E-Flex System and provides up to 34 miles of all-electric, emissions-free range -Customer-friendly innovations include FlexDoors® and FlexLoad® features DETROIT – Saturn demonstrates that clean, practical transportation and stunning design can go hand-in-hand with the electric-drive Saturn Flextreme concept, introduced today at the North American International Auto Show. Featuring General Motors’ breakthrough E-Flex ele…
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Anyone else with me here in thinking that the CTS Coupe Concept will be voted Best Concept at NAIAS? It is simply breathtaking!
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SATURN VUE GREEN LINE PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV MAY BEGIN PRODUCTION IN 2010 Expected to be First Commercially Available, OEM-produced Plug-in Hybrid DETROIT – Saturn announced today at the North American International Auto Show that production will may begin as soon as 2010 on a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Saturn Vue Green Line, expected to be the first regular production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Depending on a consumer’s drive cycle, the Vue plug-in hybrid will be the most fuel-efficient vehicle offered by a major automaker. This Vue Green Line will use a modified version of GM’s two-mode hybrid system and plug-in technology, a lithium-ion battery pack…
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Acura Will Introduce Clean Diesel i-DTEC Engine in 2009 Turbocharged i-DTEC Engine Displayed at the North American International Auto Show Press Release - Photo Gallery 01/13/2008 - DETROIT - Acura will introduce the new i-DTEC clean diesel engine to the North American market in 2009. The i-DTEC engine reduces noxious exhaust emissions while boosting power and fuel efficiency. A combination of optimized combustion chamber design and reduced injection time results in a clean, quiet engine that delivers excellent performance for an enjoyable driving experience. In addition, the i-DTEC engine meets the ultra-stringent U.S. EPA Tier II Bin 5 emission standards without th…
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Closing the Power Gap Between a Hybrid’s Supply and Demand By MATTHEW L. WALD Published: January 13, 2008 A HYBRID that drives the first miles of each trip on batteries charged from the electricity grid — and burns no gasoline at all until the batteries have been drawn down — is a widely sought antidote to $3 gasoline. But no automaker has yet shown a battery pack for such a vehicle, known as a plug-in hybrid, that would be durable enough for mass production. Now one company, AFS Trinity Power of Bellevue, Wash., says there is no need to wait for advanced batteries to be invented — that a successful plug-in hybrid can be assembled from components that are alre…
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Ford Reveals Small-Car Vision for North America * New Ford Verve small car concept showcases the style, technology, premium materials and more substantial content that will set it apart from other offerings when Ford's new small cars go on sale in North America in 2010. * Four-door Verve is designed to appeal to “Millennials,” the fastest-growing segment of the population, as well as their parents — with sophisticated technology and expressive design demanded by globally savvy customers. * A European three-door Verve concept also is being displayed at the North American International Auto Show to test North American reaction to an alternative bodystyle. …
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For release: Jan. 6, 2008. 12:01 a.m. EST 2009 SATURN VUE GREEN LINE 2 MODE HYBRID WILL BE THE WORLD’S MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT V-6 SUV GM’s Advanced Hybrid Technology Delivers Up To 50-Percent Fuel Economy Increase With No Compromises in Performance, Capability -First brand to offer two hybrid options on the same model -Third hybrid in Saturn’s portfolio -Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (ATPZEV) DETROIT – The all-new 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode, the first front-wheel-drive compact SUV in the world powered by General Motors’ two-mode hybrid technology, is designed for customers who want the outstanding fuel savings of an advanced h…
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For release: Jan. 8, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST CADILLAC PROVOQ FUEL CELL CONCEPT DELIVERS CLEAN, PETROLEUM-FREE PERFORMANCE AND SIGNATURE DESIGN LAS VEGAS – Cadillac unveils a new vision for the future of luxury transportation with the innovative Provoq fuel cell concept – a hydrogen fuel cell crossover vehicle that continues GM’s commitment to displace petroleum through advanced technology. The Cadillac Provoq fuel cell concept is the latest example of GM’s groundbreaking E-Flex propulsion system, combining the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and a lithium-ion battery to produce an electrically driven vehicle that uses no petroleum and has no emission other tha…
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GM Corvette ZR1 Cadillac CTSv Saturn Flextreme concept Saturn Vue 2 Mode Saab 9-4x concept H4 concept Cadillac BRX concept? Ford F150 Ford Verve concept (basically whats been shown already) Explorer concept A Lincoln concept Chrysler Ram Chrysler EcoVoyager concept Dodge Zeo concept Jeep Renegade concept Honda Pilot concept (90-95% production) Toyota A-BAT concept Venza (new CUV) Refreshed Prius? Mercedes GLK concept (95-98% production) Refreshed SL? Audi R8 TDi concept R8 vert concept? TT-S? BMW X6 concept X5 diesel 3er diesel Subaru Forester Land Rover LRX concept Mitsubishi Lancer Raliart? …
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For release: Jan. 13, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST (embargo broken by other outlets) INNOVATIVE 9-4X BIOPOWER CROSSOVER CONCEPT SIGNALS SAAB PRODUCT EXPANSION DETROIT – The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto Show, confirms Saab’s plans to enter the growing crossover segment with a dynamic, driver-focused vehicle inspired by Scandinavian design values and respect for the environment. The concept’s progressive design features are combined with a responsible, fun-to-drive appeal based on BioPower engine technology and a cutting-edge all-wheel-drive system. “This concept is a clear statement of what our brand is about,” s…
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DETROIT - The Chevrolet Malibu and the Mazda CX-9 were chosen as the car and truck of the year at the North American International Auto Show. The awards were presented Sunday, the first day of media previews for the show. It opens to the public on Saturday. It was the second major award for the CX-9 crossover, which was named Motor Trend's 2008 sport utility of the year in October. "The CX-9 was designed for North America, and I think the award is recognition that the team delivered on the promise," Mazda Executive Vice President Robert Graziano said. Bob Lutz, General Motors Corp.'s vice chairman of product development, said GM is rapidly trying to add more produ…
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For release: Jan. 14, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST (embargo has been broken by other outlets) 2009 CTS-V: CADILLAC’S ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF PERFORMANCE AND LUXURY *Full Photo Gallery HERE* *Powertrain press release HERE* *Technology press release HERE* DETROIT – As the new CTS sport sedan earns accolades and new owners, Cadillac takes the next leap forward by premiering the 2009 CTS-V, the brand’s ultimate expression of performance and luxury. Launching in the fourth quarter of 2008, the all-new CTS-V intends to combine the serious performance of an elite sports car with the poise and elegance of a prestigious luxury sedan. Part of Cadillac’s acclaimed V-Series of …
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For release: Jan. 14, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST (embargo has been broken by other outlets) ALL-NEW CTS-V TARGETS 550 SUPERCHARGED HORSEPOWER WITH CADILLAC’S SIGNATURE REFINEMENT DETROIT – The all-new, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V blends exceptional performance with uncompromising refinement and its unique, 6.2L supercharged V-8 engine is, perhaps, the most dramatic example of the performance sedan’s world-class comportment. Targeting 550 horsepower (410 kW) and 550 lb.-ft. of torque (745 Nm) – final SAE certified power levels will be available in early April 2008 – the CTS-V’s new LSA engine will be the most powerful ever offered in Cadillac’s nearly 106-year history. It is based…
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335d 0-62 mph: 6.2 sec 23/33 MPG X5 xDrive35d 0-62 mph: 7.2 sec 19/25 MPG * twin-turbo 3-liter inline-six diesel * 50-state compliant * 265 horsepower * 425 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm Ahh, the miracles of diesel tech. Nearly twice the power, nearly three times the torque, AND better fuel economy than, say, a gas-powered Cobalt. Here's the press release, if you can be bothered.... BMW X5 xDrive35d AND BMW 335d TO MAKE US DEBUT BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance. Performance + Outstanding Efficiency Woodcliff Lake, NJ - Entering a new era in the company's mission to deliver ultimate driving machines that combine superior performance with exemplary fu…
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For release: Jan. 14, 2008, 12:01 a.m. EST (embargo has been broken by other outlets) 2009 CADILLAC CTS-V: COMPREHENSIVE TECHNOLOGIES CREATE SOPHISTICATED PERFORMANCE DETROIT – At first glance, the new 2009 CTS-V presents a dramatic design statement that is supported by an estimated 550 horsepower (410 kW) – landmark power for a Cadillac. Behind that distinctive styling and exemplary engine output lies a comprehensive suite of highly developed, advanced technologies aimed at delivering elite luxury and performance driving. “CTS-V’s mission is to attract the most discerning and enthusiastic luxury and performance car consumers,” said Jim Taylor, Cadillac general mana…
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Sunday, January 13, 2008 7:00 am -- Media Credential Office Opens / Oakland Concourse 8:30-8:55 am -- Johnson Controls / D2-15 **** 9:00 am -- Show Floor Opens 9:10-9:30 am -- NAIAS Co-Chairs Opening Ceremony / Michigan Hall Stage 9:30-10:00 am -- North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage **** 10:15-10:40 am -- Ford / Cobo Arena 10:50-11:15 am -- Chrysler Corporation / Washington Blvd. outside Cobo Center near Oakland Entrance 11:25-11:50 am -- General Motors with Lunch 12:00-12:25 pm -- Mercedes-Benz 12:35-1:00 pm -- Volkswagen 1:10-1:35 pm -- BMW 1:45-2:10 pm -- Honda 2:20-2:45 pm -- Audi 2:55-3:20 pm -- Subaru…
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Black Atomic Orange Victory Red Velocity Yellow Blade Silver Metallic White (not a production color, just for fun): I can do more colors upon request.
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The Ford Explorer America concept showcases a new kind of utility for the vehicle customers have known and loved for years: even better fuel efficiency. “Customers are smart. They value vehicles – the more efficient, the better,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of Marketing and Communications. “Ford gets it. “Innovative technologies can transform people’s favorite vehicles. Look at SYNC, the Ford system that connects people and their favorite portable devices, including media players and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, while in their vehicles.” Technologies and engineering innovations help Explorer America concept deliver an approximately 20 to 30 per…
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Surprised this hasn't been posted here yet...Toyota has a concept for the Detroit Auto Show of a Ridgeline-eque hybrid unibody pickup...the styling reminds me of the Dodge Rampage concept.. Autoweek Article
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2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 photos #1-15
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For release: Dec. 20, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST 2009 CORVETTE ZR1 PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS Overview Model: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Body styles / driveline: 2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive Construction: composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components Manufacturing location: Bowling Green, Ky. Engine 6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9) Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162 Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 Block material: cast aluminum Cylinder head material: cast aluminum Valvetrain: overhead valve, 2 valves per…
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For release: Dec. 20, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST. HEIR APPARENT: 2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE ZR1 RECLAIMS DOMINION AS THE ‘KING OF THE HILL’ New, Supercharged LS9 V-8 is the Heart of a Bedeviling Performance Experience DETROIT – The rumors are true. The speculation ends. And the UFO sightings on desert highways were not of extraterrestrial craft – but they were of a low-flying object capable of seemingly otherworldly performance. Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that not only establishes new benchmarks for production-based power and performance, but challenges global competitors with a world-beating driving experience that also com…
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2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1 photos #16-30
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The embargo WAS Dec 20, 12:10am EST, but several sites now have the stuff posted. So here it all is.
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For release: Dec. 20, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST 2009 CORVETTE ZR1 POWERED BY THE MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION ENGINE EVER FROM GM: THE SUPERCHARGED LS9 SMALL-BLOCK V-8 PONTIAC, Mich. – When it arrives next summer, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 will be the most powerful and fastest production car ever produced by General Motors, with performance enabled by a new, supercharged 6.2L LS9 small-block V-8 engine. Incorporating the engineering experience already found in the Corvette Z06’s LS7 engine and the new-for-2008 6.2L LS3 of the Corvette, GM Powertrain is targeting 100 horsepower per liter for the LS9, or 620 horsepower (462 kW), and approximately 595 lb.-ft. of torque (8…
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For release: Dec. 20, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST CORVETTE ZR1: IT’S GOOD TO BE THE KING DETROIT – Few new cars have ever caused the stir that whipped up around the 1990 Corvette ZR-1. It started with fuzzy spy photos and Detroit gossip about a high-powered, “King of the Hill” model. Chevrolet was coy, neither confirming nor denying the grist of the rumor mill. Rumor became fact at the 1989 Geneva Auto Show, when the ZR-1 officially debuted. It was a time when performance cars were only beginning to regain some of the underhood strength enjoyed during the heyday of the muscle car, and the ZR-1’s 375-horespower (280 kW) LT5 V-8 engine – with its DOHC configuration and four-…
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For release: Dec. 20, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN DESIGN SUPPORTS THE CAPABILITY OF THE CORVETTE ZR1 – AND GIVES IT AN UNMISTAKABLE ATTITUDE DETROIT – In 1990, the Corvette ZR-1 caused a stir with its wider quarter panels, convex rear fascia and squared taillamps. They were the visual clues that identified the special car – the shark fins that made the ZR-1 stand out in a sea of feeders. Spotting the ’09 ZR1 at a glance is a snap, too, with its unique, carbon-fiber dual-port fenders , exposed carbon-fiber roof panel, rockers and front splitter, as well as a unique rear spoiler. Also exclusive to the ZR1 is a raised, carbon-fiber hood with a polycarbonate…
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For release: Dec. 20, 2007, 12:01 a.m. EST MORE THAN PERFORMANCE: CORVETTE ZR1’S CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION DELIVER A CONFIDENT, COMFORTABLE DRIVING EXPERIENCE DETROIT – Its supercharged engine twists out more than 600 horsepower and nearly 600 lb.-ft. of torque. Its racing-inspired dual-disc clutch channels that power to a set of massive, 20-inch by 12-inch rear wheels, helping push the ZR1 to more than 200 mph (320 km/h). It also corners with the grip of a hungry Kodiak bear – delivering more than 1g of lateral acceleration – and stops with exceptional immediacy. Yet for all its astounding performance attributes, the 2009 Corvette ZR1 has a refined driving experience …
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GM @ NAIAS Preview Link to Original Article @ Autoblog We briefly interrupt coverage of the LA Auto Show for a moment to bring you a preview of what General Motors has planned for the '08 Detroit Auto Show. At dinner with a group of bloggers last night, GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz spilled the beans. GM is going for a full personality split in January with their fastest cars ever and some of their most environmentally friendly. The long-awaited Corvette ZR1 will finally drop alongside the new Cadillac CTS-V. On the other side of the coin, Saturn will show the next three generations of green in the shape of the Two-Mode Hybrid Vue, the plug-in version of the Two-Mode Vue an…
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2008 Ford Focus Press Release The 2008 Ford Focus brings a bold design, modern interior, improved driving dynamics and competitive fuel economy to the growing small car market. All-new exterior design strikes an exciting pose in two-door coupe and four-door sedan body styles. Redesigned cabin offers contemporary styling and features such as silver metallic finishing on the dashboard and center console, available ambient interior lighting and available leather seating with contrast stitching – all creating a modern atmosphere. New suspension tuning and chassis refinements improve an already rewarding and dynamic driving experience. Improvements to sealing an…
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NAIAS Attendance Down Again Attendance was down for the fourth consecutive year at the North American International Auto Show, which concluded Sunday. By Sunday, 705,226 people had attended the 2007 show during the time the show was open to the press, industry and public. Sunday's attendance of 88,647 was not enough to push the overall figure over last year's show, which drew 759,310 visitors. In 2003, the show broke records with 838,000 people. Even though attendance was down slightly, the number of people who came to the auto show suggested that people still believe in Detroit's auto industry, said John Bonapace of Grosse Pointe Woods. "People still have hope," said…
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Just got done making my hotel reservations... I will be going to the show this Saturday. Pretty excited about it, I've been wanting to go for years now, and this will be the first time. Anyone else going?
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2008 Subaru Legacy/Outback DETROIT, Jan. 7, 2007 – Subaru of America, Inc., today presented the North American debut of its re-designed 2008 Subaru Legacy and Outback models, at the 2007 North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall. Subaru also debuted its new flagship sedan model, the Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited, a first-ever 6-cylinder Legacy model for the North American market. An All-Wheel Drive pioneer, Subaru is the only brand to equip all its models with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive as standard. The Legacy 3.0 R is positioned to compete against midsize All-Wheel Drive performance sedans and introduces a performance-oriented paddle-shift transmission alon…
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7000 people trying to cram into a space the size of a high school basketball court? What could go wrong there? Ah yes, it’s NAIAS time again and Im fresh off my 2.5 days in the Pink Army. Here are the thoughts of one rambling spy. The Pink Army? Why don’t I just explain that one right away. The media passes this year were pink. Not just regular pink, mind you. One of my colleagues described them best as "hot pink and sparklicious!" Even Barbie would’ve said “I’m not putting that on!” See for yourself: (Oh and before anyone accuses me of being bias, the little Toyota sticker was to get into the after-hours event to see the FT-HS debut.) The analysts lucked out. They…
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2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax January 7, 2007 – Detroit - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2007 Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup at a press conference here today at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. CrewMax, arriving at dealers in March, will join the Tundra Regular Cab and Tundra Double Cab models, which arrive in February. Designed, engineered and built in America, the formidable Tundra line-up will set a new standard in the full-size pickup truck segment for performance, capability, standard safety features and styling. "Tundra brings proven Toyota engineering, quality and durability to an intensely competitive full-size pic…
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Photos of Jaguar's new C-XF concept leaked today, less than two weeks ahead of its official unveiling. As the name implies, the C-XF is a concept version of the forthcoming XF sedan. The XF will replace the S-Type in 2008, for the 2009 model year. The C-XF has the same 400 horsepower 4.2-liter V8 as the S-Type R. The production model will be offered with a wide range of powerplants, similar to the existing S-Type. The production model will have a less sloped roofline, since the XF is intended to compete with the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class, rather than the Mercedes CLS. Gallery after the jump… This looks damn good to me, sorta like an Aston Martin.
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GM will unveil H4 concept at Detroit auto show By JAMIE LAREAU | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AutoWeek | Published 11/20/06, 7:46 am et Link to Original Article @ AutoWeek Conceptual Artwork by C&G Member Mute DETROIT -- General Motors' Hummer brand will unveil an H4 concept vehicle in January at the Detroit auto show, sources close to the automaker say. The vehicle would be a smaller truck that would compete with the Jeep Wrangler. A production version likely would be built for the 2010 model year. GM is also working on an H3 pickup that would be available in the 2009 model year, sources say. "They want to broaden the product lineup for Hummer because they have had …
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From Inside Line At last Lexus has unveiled its much anticipated hot rod, a 400-horsepower version of the current IS four-door sedan. It will be designated the IS-F when it arrives at Lexus dealers in early 2008. The F-code IS is the first-ever true high-performance car from Lexus, and we see it as a legitimate challenger to the forthcoming BMW M3 V8. The IS-F is expected to be quick enough to reach 60 mph in less than 4.9 seconds. The heart of the IS-F is a DOHC 5.0-liter V8 with a dual-intake system to help deliver 350 pound-feet of torque and specially engineered cylinder heads to help achieve a peak output of 400 hp. The V8 is adapted to a sequential-shift, eight-sp…
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GM @ NAIAS Biggest Names in Entertainment and GM's Hottest Designs Cruise the Runway at Initial GM Style Event Jay-Z, Nick Lachey and Carmen Electra light up Detroit Riverfront Detroit – January 7, 2007 – Detroit has recently hosted some of the world's hottest events including the Major League Baseball World Series, All Star Games and the National Football League's Superbowl giving sports fans their fill and now the fans of style and celebrities have something to crow about: the GM Style event. On one of the hottest January evenings on record, the worlds of fashion, automotive design and entertainment came together to reveal the 2007 Camaro Convertible Concept and …
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From inside Line There are at least a couple of reasons why the 2008 Dodge Avenger might look familiar. First, the midsize Avenger — or D-class in Euro parlance — bears a striking resemblance to the full-size Dodge Charger. The smaller Dodge, which the company unveiled at the Detroit auto show, has the same basic shape. It has the same rear haunch. It has similar squinting quad headlamps. It's more than just the family resemblance or brand DNA that marketers and designers are forever talking about. The Avenger looks simply like a shrunken Charger. The other reason that you might feel a sense of déjà vu is that the production Avenger, which will go on sale in the first …
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Images at Autoweek I don't like the rear end...too weird...but the front looks good.
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From Inside Line This is the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. Though Mitsu has lightly disguised it as the Prototype X concept car for the 2007 Detroit Auto Show, this turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sedan is the Evo X. No doubt about it. We're so sure about it that we'll just refer to the Prototype X as the next Evo X for the rest of this report. Few production cars are as focused or as frenetic as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Since 1992, the all-wheel-drive Evo has displayed its winning magic not only in the World Rally Championship for which it was created but also on open roads from London to Los Angeles. It's even a must-have machine in the virtual world of Gr…
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\ Holden's award-winning Efijy hot rod concept car could be the star of one of the world's biggest motor shows, reports GLENN BUTLER. Holden's award-winning Efijy concept car looks set to star at January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, one of the world's biggest motor shows. Holden insiders told drive.com.au at the Sydney motor show in October that plans were "on track" for Efijy to appear on the General Motors stand. Our Holden source said Efijy's trans-Pacific trip was "looking good" to become a reality, though officially Holden hasn't confirmed it as yet. "There has been a lot of interest in this car from the United States," Holden spokesperso…
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Concept shown is very close to production model. Will arrive in late 2008. Powertrain 500+ HP V10 (under 5 liters) 9000 RPM redline Front midengine placement Rear mounted transaxle Rear mounted radiators 200mph Top speed. Tire Size Front: 265/35R20 Rear: 305/30R20 Dimensions (inches) Overall Length: 175.6 Overall Width: 74.6 Overall Height: 48.0 Wheelbase: 102.3
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2008 Infiniti QX56 DETROIT (Jan. 7, 2007) – Following a record setting sales trend and the successful launch of the all-new G sedan, Infiniti is keeping the momentum going with today’s unveiling of the 2008 Infiniti QX full-size luxury sport utility vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With a new interior and refined exterior, Infiniti is enhancing and improving what customers already love about the QX – styling, technology, comfort – without compromising its towing capacity and interior roominess. “Like the all-new G Sedan, the 2008 QX demonstrates Infiniti’s philosophy of constantly evolving in the competitive luxury segment,” said M…
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I think it looks good, dont like the big frill and the emblem is a bit much, but nice for the most part. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/22/ear...ln-mkr-concept/
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Detroit - The Accord. Honda's best-selling model in North America. And now, 30 years after its inception, Honda welcomes the eighth-generation of its legendary vehicle. For the first time ever, an Accord concept car made its stunning debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In the evolution of the automobile, the Accord Coupe Concept's unveiling gives us an exciting sneak peek at the styling of the next-generation Accord. Without losing its signature of graceful simplicity, the Accord Concept Car pledges top-line design, sleek style and a dash of confident vitality. Source: Honda USA
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Ford "Twinforce" Turbo V6 The Lincoln MKR concept introduces a new engine technology that delivers V-8 power and performance with V-6 fuel economy. The new technology, named TwinForce™, will appear on future Lincoln and Ford vehicles. TwinForce uses direct injection technology and turbocharging. These technologies are common in diesel engines, but have only recently been combined for use in gasoline engines. “Everything we do is driven by our customers,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development. “Our TwinForce engine technology is a key element of how we’re going after fuel economy gains without asking anyone to give up performance.” …
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2008 Ford Five Hundred Press Release New more powerful, PZEV-certified, 3.5-liter V-6 and six-speed transmission deliver nearly 30 percent more power and better performance New Fusion-inspired exterior design aligns Five Hundred with the future of Ford car design Sharply appointed cabin adds new, more sophisticated materials and additional storage, convenience to industry-leading cargo and interior space Available Ford AdvanceTrac® and all-wheel-drive provide confident ride and handling in all weather conditions More standard safety features – including side curtain airbags – ensure five star ratings in all four government crash tests DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 7…
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tC Release Series 3.0 on Display at 2007 NAIAS January 5, 2007 – Torrance, CA - Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the tC Release Series 3.0 (tC R.S. 3.0) will be on display at the 2007 North American International Auto Show and hit dealer showrooms beginning in mid-February. The 2007 tC Release Series 3.0 will come in a frosty Blizzard Pearl white and be decked out with a front and rear KenStyle® ground effects kit. Other tC R.S. 3.0 exterior features include darkened headlights, and a custom wide intake-style upper grille with a honeycomb insert that matches the lower grille. This package also has Scion Genuine Accessory clear LED ta…
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2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid DETROIT – Showing its commitment to improving the world’s air quality, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil the all-new 2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. With a hydrogen-powered version of the RX-8 and a hydrogen-powered hybrid version of the MAZDA 5 undergoing extensive testing in Japan, the Tribute HEV is the latest environmentally friendly vehicle to join the Mazda lineup. Tribute HEV will debut in mid-2007, as a 2008 model-year vehicle. Mazda will provide more details – exact timing, pricing, distribution, sales volumes, etc. – closer to the launch date. “Wi…
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GM @ NAIAS SHOW DIRECTORY Welcome to C&G's coverage of GM @ NAIAS 2007! Since the main show forum is going to fill up quickly with news from other manufacturers, we're putting together this directory of GM's product debuts and announcements to be held at NAIAS. The links listed below will take you to the respective thread in that vehicle's home forum. We hope this will provide you easy, unmitigated access to the GM news and information you seek. As a note, this format will return for the remainder of this season's large shows. Thanks and enjoy! Events North American Car/Truck of the Year Awards Press Release GM Style Gala Event Press Release Concepts Chevro…
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Ford Airstream Concept DETROIT, Mich. , Jan. 7, 2007 – Playing to win in the growing crossover segment, Ford has joined with another iconic company to showcase how it could further expand its lineup of expressive crossovers with the Ford Airstream Concept. “Crossovers are an increasingly important part of our business, and Ford is going to continue developing an expressive range of these vehicles,” says Peter Horbury, executive director – Design, The Americas. “The Ford Airstream Concept is a futuristic look at crossovers. It’s the ultimate modern touring vehicle that delivers flexibility and capability with dynamic design that evokes the spirit of the journey.” Th…
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Confirmed or likely debuts in parenthesis Sunday, January 7, 2007 7:00 a.m. Media Credential Office Opens / Oakland Concourse 8:30 - 8:55 a.m. Johnson Controls D2-08/D2-15 9:00 a.m. Show Floor Opens 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. NAIAS Co-Chairs Opening Ceremony / Michigan Hall Stage 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. Chrysler Group (Minivans) 11:20 a.m. - 12p.m Ford Motor Company / Cobo Arena (Ford Focus, Interceptor, MKS...) 12:10 - 12:35 p.m. Toyota / Riverview Ballroom (FT-HS concept, Tundra Max) 12:45 - 1:10 p.m. General Motors (Ch…
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Mitsubishi Motors Introduces Next-Generation 2008 Lancer December 11, 2006 -- Cypress, Calif. -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) will introduce, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, the all-new, 2008 Lancer compact sport sedan, delivering driven-to-thrill dynamics, "class-up" value, advanced safety and available cutting-edge user-technology in an aggressively styled package. The new-generation Lancer models arrive in Mitsubishi dealerships in early 2007. The 2008 Lancer brings the bold, dynamic lines of the show-stopping Mitsubishi Concept-X to the showroom. First shown in 2005, the stunning Concept X previewed not only the next …
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Preview: Mercedes-Benz Concept Ocean Drive Detroit, Dec 20, 2006 -- At the North American Auto Show Detroit, Mercedes-Benz is adding to its reputation as a pioneer and design trendsetter among premium carmakers with the presentation of its Concept Ocean Drive four-door convertible. This study is a one-off creation by Mercedes-Benz which revives the tradition of large luxury convertibles. Not having to work to a design brief or production specifications left the designers free to get on with the job of developing the world's most comfortable and elegant convertible. The Concept Ocean Drive is an aweinspiring jewel on wheels. As a four-door convertible, it belongs in a lu…
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Leftlane News 738 lb-ft @ 1,750 RPM, 0-62 in 5.5 seconds? Sign me up!
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Just a few pics off the Media site to tide everyone over... ^Part of GM's Half-Off clearance event
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Preview: smart fortwo Stuttgart, Dec 20, 2006 -- For the very first time on US soil: the new smart fortwo, celebrating its USA premiere at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit (January 7 to 21, 2007). The new smart fortwo will be available in the USA beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The car shown in Detroit is an European version of the new smart fortwo. Model lines to be available in the United States will be announced at later date. smart, like Mercedes-Benz and Maybach, is part of the Mercedes Car Group. The exhibition stand is directly opposite Chrysler and Dodge in Oakland Hall (inside Cobo Center). Written in large letters on the st…
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Nissan goes after the Honda CR-V with a new compact crossover Inside Line
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