Detroit Auto Show Archives

In light of current events, many of this year’s auto shows have… Detroit’s calendar of fall 2022 auto events is filling up fast. The… If you were planning to go to the North American International Auto… Starting next year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit,… If you’ve ever wondered how many Lego…

Detroit Auto Show Moves to Fall in 2021

Fall in Detroit will open up the possibility of an outdoor layout for 2021 NAIAS If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have another reason to start planning an autumn road trip to this beautiful state. Starting in 2021, the Detroit Auto Show will be held every fall. Ready for Fall:…

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7 Most Sensational Cars from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show

Every year, car enthusiasts from around the country flock to Detroit for the annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This is where top automakers bring their newest models, most innovative concept cars, and latest advancements in automotive technology. Last year’s show was highlighted by vehicles like the Buick Avista Concept and the 2017 Lincoln…

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2018 Detroit Auto Show Archives

The 2020 C8 Corvette is a revolution in the world of street-ready supercars, and it seems like one or more wanted to cash in on the craze in a bizarre way.… For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference at the 2018 North American… If you thought the Veloster was gone and done for, you thought……

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Lexus LS Flagship Sedan to Debut at 2017 Detroit Auto Show

The first teaser image of the updated 2018 Lexus LS The Detroit Auto Show (also known as the North American International Auto Show or NAIAS) is a place for carmakers to debut some of the best ideas that have been brewing behind the scenes all year long. From concept vehicles to updated classics, the show…

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Detroit's Auto Show, Now Held in January, Might Move to October in 2020

Organizers might move Detroit’s North American International Auto Show from January to October A move from January to October might be in the works for the Detroit auto show. Held in the home of America’s Big Three automakers, Detroit’s North American International Auto Show used to be the country’s foremost motor exhibition. In recent years,…

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The 6 Best Pride-Themed Vehicles From Automakers Around the World

Photo: BMW It’s almost Pride Month in the U.S.! To celebrate here on The News Wheel, I’ve compiled some of the coolest LGBTQ-themed vehicles from automakers across the globe. Some of the brands even went beyond rainbow capitalism to help the community. Photo: Stellantis Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now known as Stellantis, was ahead of…

2017 Honda Ridgeline Named North American Truck of the Year in Detroit

It took a long time for Honda to retool its original Ridgeline—eleven years, in fact, between the first and second generation. But it was time well spent, as proven by the 2017 Honda Ridgeline’s big win today in Detroit. The completely redesigned and reengineered pickup truck was named 2017 North American Truck of the Year…

Hyundai Veloster Wins Polk Automotive Loyalty Award

The 2013 Veloster was a big winner for Hyundai at the NAIAS. It was announced two weeks ago that the 2013 Hyundai Veloster was the winner in the Non-Luxury Sport Car category during the annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Award held at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit during the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)….

2016 Lexus GS F Debuts in Detroit

As expected, the 2016 Lexus GS F performance sedan was revealed this morning at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Jeff Bracken, Group Vice President & General Manager of the Lexus Division, bragged about the sales success of the Lexus brand in 2014 and announced the plan to reveal four “new models or mid-lifecycle…

[PHOTOS] Highlights from the 2015 Cleveland Auto Show

The 2015 Cleveland Auto Show is perfect for anyone who missed Detroit or Chicago On the heels of the three major US auto shows–Los Angeles, Detroit, and Chicago–the largest auto expo in Ohio opens in Cleveland today. Running Saturday, March 7th through Sunday, March 15th, Lake Erie area residents and visitors can check out hundreds of vehicles…

Ford Has Begun Shipping 2017 F-150s with 10-Speed Automatic Transmissions

If you are among those twiddling their thumbs and waiting patiently for a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with an all-new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission—including the long, long, long awaited 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor—then you might want to check under the Festivus pole this year. Related: 2017 F-150 fuel economy increases with new…

2015 GMC Canyon Set to Debut in Detroit

When the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show, General Motors’s enthusiasts figured it wouldn’t be long until the car industry finally got a glimpse of the mid-size pickup’s GMC sibling.  Here it is, not even two months later, and it turns out that they weren’t wrong—the 2015 GMC Canyon will be…

Jeep Might Reveal New Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat at 2016 New York Auto Show

Here’s hoping that Jeep reveals the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat at the 2016 New York Auto Show The New York Auto Show is coming up in next week, and Jeep has something major planned. Problem is, no one’s not sure exactly what—but I know I’m hoping it’s the Jeep Grand Cherokee Hellcat. According to Mike Manley, Jeep’s CEO,…

Subaru to Debut New BRZ Concept at 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon

Subaru has plans to unveil an upgraded BRZ in Tokyo While most of America is focused on the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month, some enthusiasts have been looking forward to the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon which started today and continues throughout the weekend. One of the automakers creating headlines is Subaru….

Rumor: Bronco to Debut in November at LA Auto Show

Photo: Ford Motor Company We’ve spent the last two years and 10 months waiting with baited breath for our first glimpse of the Ford Bronco. We’ve also spent the past 22 months waiting for a clear look at the Mustang-inspired electric performance SUV formerly known as the Mach 1. When, we ask, will we see…

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Exclusive Interview: Michigan State Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow on Sexism and Female Representation in Automotive

At a convention in Detroit last fall, I had the privilege of attending a panel on female empowerment led by Mallory McMorrow, a candidate for the Michigan State Senate. I was captivated by the stories Mallory had to tell, including her experiences with sexism while working in the automotive industry while presenting with Mazda at…

2018 North American International Auto Show Archives

It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed… The Detroit Auto Show not only reveals exciting new models for major… Beating out nine competitors, Nissan’s sales-leading all electric vehicle, the Nissan Leaf,… The Xmotion concept, a compact three-row SUV from Nissan, is ready for… For those gathered at Hyundai’s press conference…

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The Tundra’s first media outing following its Sept. 19 reveal will take place just two days later at Motor Bella.… If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have… If you were planning to go to the North American International Auto… As 2019 draws gradually to a close, it’s normal to start…

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GM Renaissance Center in Detroit Opens Company Store

Yesterday, General Motors announced the official opening of the GM Company Store in the company’s global headquarters at the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. The response, from the world, was a collective, “Wait, you guys didn’t already have one of those?” I mean, it seems awfully odd that the iconic and sprawling GM Renaissance Center…

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2018 Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery: See the Vehicles BMW Had on Display

Nestled between Lincoln and INFINITI in the South Hall of McCormick Place, BMW had practically every car in its lineup on display at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. Classic BMWs like the various numbered Series vehicles were there, but most visitors were excited about the presence of the 2019 BMW i8 Roadster. The plug-in vehicle—placed…

The Final Chevy Impala Has Left Detroit

Photo: Chevrolet The much-beloved Chevrolet Impala is officially no more. After announcing its discontinuation some time ago, the final model rolled off of the assembly line at General Motor’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant around 8:30 this morning, according to a report by the Detroit Free Press. Get it while you can: The 2020 Chevrolet Impala The end…

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Toyota Safety Innovations Shown at Advanced Safety Seminar

Toyota safety innovations are demonstrated on public roads in Detroit A few decades ago, you’d be lucky to find a car with seatbelts. Nowadays, safety regulations have gotten much more stringent, and automakers from across the world have been working on various safety innovations to put their brands at the head of the game. Earlier…

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North American International Auto Show Attendance Down 35,000 Visitors During Its Last Year in January

Despite some big reveals, attendance was down for Detroit’s premier auto show event Starting next year, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, will take place in June, rather than in January when it has been traditionally held. The auto show’s organizers hope that this move will attract more attendees. This year’s…

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Best Road Trip Destinations: Detroit, Michigan

Photo: Shawn Wilson Car lovers will find the center of the automotive industry in Detroit, Michigan; its nickname is The Motor City for a reason. Not only is it the headquarters location for the big-wig manufacturers, including General Motors, but you’ll also find car museums, showrooms, and other events throughout the city. What you’ll see…

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LA Auto Show Archives

Volkswagen recently revealed a brand new all-electric concept car called the ID. SPACE VIZZION at the 2019 L.A. Auto Show.… The Nissan Sentra is sporting a new refined look for 2020, a… We’ve spent the last two years and 10 months waiting with baited… The Los Angeles Auto Show serves as the host for a…

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It’s Official: Toyota Supra to Debut in Detroit

It’s finally official, boys and girls. We’ve speculated for years and confirmed for months that the Toyota Supra was making a comeback, but now Toyota has finally spoken up to cast aside any remaining doubt: the Supra will appear as a 2020 model at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. “Confirming one of the worst-kept secrets…

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Ever since the official 1995 inaugural event, numerous people have gathered in Detroit… “The Nice Guys” isn’t just a fun buddy cop movie, it’s also a showcase for some really cool vintage GM vehicles from the 1970s.… Even though indie musician Sufjan Stevens has yet to reveal his preferred automaker, I have reason to believe that…

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Are Car Shows Dead: Volkswagen is a No-Show

Volkswagen may stop attending auto shows along with other car companies At the Paris Motor Show this year, there were a handful of manufacturers that did not attend. A noteworthy one was Volkswagen. In an interview with Motoring.com, Volkswagen Group’s Dr. Herbert Diess, explained why Volkswagen was a no-show. “Motor shows are dead,” Diess said….

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Lincoln Aviator Wins Detroit News 2019 Readers' Choice Award

It’s only been out in the public eye for a short time, but auto enthusiasts are already quite clear about their fondness for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The three-row SUV, which made its official premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, took home the top honor in The Detroit News’ Readers’ Choice Awards…

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Ford Reveals Next-Gen Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle

Ford this week debuted its next-generation Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle, which builds upon the technology demonstrated to great effect in the current Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Development Vehicle fleet while simultaneously gifting it with the various aesthetic and technological upgrades of the next-generation 2017 Ford Fusion. New Developments from Ford: 2017 F-150 gets new EcoBoost…

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Toyota Launches All-New 2019 Avalon in Detroit

As full-size sedan sales decline, the 2019 Toyota Avalon makes a fresh case for reversing that trend. A year after rolling out the all-new Camry, Toyota has finally taken the wraps off the all-new Avalon at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit—and boy, it’s a doozy. The new Avalon is, perhaps in response…

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For the most part, the 2024 Ford Mustang doesn’t reinvent the wheel.… It’s been almost nine whole years since the sixth-generation Ford Mustang was… Two of the hottest new Ford vehicles have picked up two of… If you’ve never been to Michigan in the fall, you’ll soon have… A report suggests that had the Detroit…

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Honda at the 2014 New York Auto Show

The 2015 Honda Fit debuted at NAIAS in January, and now it will appear at the 2014 New York Auto Show in a full color spectrum. Wondering what to expect from Honda at the 2014 New York Auto Show? A whole lot of color, that’s what. Reportedly, Honda will be taking the 2015 Honda Fit,…

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