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…
BMW has already been busy in 2013 with the release of the i8 hybrid, i3 EV, and the revamped 3 series. The reveal of the highly-sought-after performance brand prior to the New Year would prove as something of a fitting cap on an undeniably successful year for the German automaker. The bad news: this teaser…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pickups are shaping up to be the stars of the North American International Auto Show Photo: © General Motors The North American International Auto Show is historically one of the most diverse annual gatherings of automobiles in the world. However, it would appear that one class of vehicles is set to take center stage at…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
This rainbow 2016 Fiat 500X symbolizes FCA’s commitment to the LGBT community Over the weekend, Detroit was figuratively painted rainbow as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and its allies celebrated LGBT culture and recognized the fight for equality in marriage, the workplace, and more, during the annual Motor City Pride…
Honda executive John Mendel accepts the NACOTY award for the 2016 Civic The “Year of Honda” may have come to a close last month, but 2016 is starting to look like it may be a banner year for the automaker, as well. After earning plaudits from AutoGuide and the Hispanic Motor Press, the 2016 Honda…
Dodge also used the Demon name for a 2007 concept car and for a version of the 1971 Dart For many muscle car fans, the Challenger SRT Hellcat is the end-all and be-all car when it comes to laying down rubber and tearing up the drag strip, but Dodge has announced an even more powerful…
Jim Farley, Ford’s EVP and President of Global Markets, seen here at the 2013 New York International Auto Show, outlined Ford’s plans for operational fitness in Detroit this week Back in October, newly-appointed Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett issued his vision for the company’s future, insinuating the importance of what he termed as “operational…
It’s been all quiet on the western front since Ford confirmed in September that it is bringing a high-performance Ranger Raptor to the masses sometime next year. It’s also been quiet on the eastern front. And the northern front. And the southern front. Really, it’s just been quiet everywhere. But Australia’s Motoring has stepped in…
Nissan’s Sport Sedan Concept was named the Best Concept at NAIAS by Autoweek Last week, Nissan unveiled its exciting (and also orange) Sport Sedan Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Among all of the acclaim that the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept earned, the accolade that stands out the most…
SEMA is just heating up in Las Vegas, but already, Chevy’s truck and SUV SEMA concepts have been generating quite the buzz. Among the concepts are the Silverado High Desert Concept (which explains that “High Desert” trademark application), the Tahoe Premium Outdoors Concept, and the Suburban Premium Outdoors Concept. Silverado High Desert Concept Chevy’s Truck…
The 84th Geneva Motor Show kicks off next week, and Kia, fresh off its big reveals in Chicago, will undoubtedly be making the trek to Switzerland. Below we’ve detailed all the Geneva unveilings we can expect to see (although we’ve pretty much already seen it all here in the States). Kia at Geneva Motor Show 2014:…
When we attended the Chicago Auto Show last week, we were blown away by Nissan’s display. Dominating one end of the space were the special Star Wars concept and special edition Nissan Rogues, parked under a giant Death Star and guarded by a small fleet of Midnight Edition Models. On the other end, Nissan was proud…
The first teaser for the Nissan New Sedan Concept With the 2014 Geneva Motor Show still going on, Nissan is still riding high off of the reveal of the 2015 JUKE, JUKE NISMO, new X-Trail, and e-NV200 among others. They’ll be looking to bring that momentum with them into Beijing for the 13th annual Beijing…
Audi proudly unveiled its latest concept at the North American International Auto Show today. You will be forgiven for thinking that the Audi h-tron quattro concept looks (and sounds) a bit familiar. This latest concept vehicle is clearly a sibling of the Audi e-tron quattro concept unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2015, but instead of…
2019 Ram 1500 Big Horn Thanks to its bevy of driver assist technology and all-encompassing 12-inch customizable, vertical touch-screen display, the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 earned a spot on WardsAuto 10 Best User Experience List. “It’s important that we pay tribute to the automakers that are focused on making it easy and enjoyable for consumers…
The point of a teaser photo is, as one might infer, to tease. To simultaneously expose… and conceal. To illuminate… and darken. To excite… and frustrate. To whisper suggestively in your ear… that you should go take a cold shower. However, in the lead up to the May 16th debut of the new 2016 Chevy…
2015 Nissan GT-R NISMO Nissan has established NISMO as a respected performance label for its sports cars, and now we’re getting performance versions of even more Nissan models. We’ve already seen the GT-R get the NISMO treatment as well as the 370Z, Juke, Pulsar, and even the Sentra. Rumor has it that Nissan is revealing…
The Detroit Institute of Arts will host the Concours d’Elegance of America in 2022 Photo: Sailko via CC BY 3.0 Detroit’s calendar of fall 2022 auto events is filling up fast. The latest example: the annual Concours d’Elegance of America, which will be moving into the heart of the city from its former home in…
The Buick Avista Concept originally made its debut in the Motor City Photo: © General Motors The Buick Avista Concept was one of the most popular vehicles at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. It earned the Award for Design Excellence for a Concept Car and was also named Best Future Concept by The Detroit News….
The multi-award-winning 2017 Honda Ridgeline Honda’s ambitious redesign of the Ridgeline has paid off for the Japanese automaker. Today the pickup truck was named the 2017 North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Launched in June of last year, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline was reengineered to include…
This year is the 109th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show. Every winter, automakers from all around the globe gather in Chicago to display their newest and most innovative vehicle designs. In 2016, two of the most notable vehicles at the show were the Acura Precision Concept and the Buick Avista Concept; the latter of…
Photo: Chevrolet Prior to this year’s North American International Auto Show, Chevrolet announced a new virtual reality interactive exhibit that would make its way to Detroit. Called the Chevrolet Virtual Dynamics Lab 4-D Experience, the virtual reality (VR) system puts you in the passenger’s seat of a Chevrolet Camaro as it drives through various terrains….
It’s not too early to start anticipating 2022 car shows as we wait for more details about these events Photo: Marijana via Pixabay In light of current events, many of this year’s auto shows have been canceled, delayed, or rescheduled. Despite the uncertainty of 2021, we can still hope for a more “normal” 2022 as…
FCA is helping military members access the arts more easily Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is constantly looking for new ways to give back to U.S. service members and their family. The automaker’s latest effort involves a partnership with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Together, the two organizations will offer discounted tickets to 19 concerts throughout the 2018-2019…
2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport (left) and 2018 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport (right) Toyota isn’t showing off any brand new models you’ve never seen before at the Chicago Auto Show, but it did bring several adventure-oriented versions of the models you know and love, such as TRD Sport variants for the 2018 Tundra and Sequoia,…
It’s been confirmed a new flagship vehicle is coming to Cadillac’s lineup Photo: © General Motors Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen recently shared detailed plans regarding the luxury automaker’s future product line, but he did so in very unusual fashion. Rather than announcing future product plans at a prestigious auto show or through an official…
The LA Auto Show is for many journalists the beginning of the auto show “season” that runs during the winter in the US. After LA there is a gap for the holidays, followed by the big shows in Detroit and Chicago, as well as more local shows to let customers and observers get up close…
Auto show season is in full swing for 2017…but where has Genesis been? Hyundai’s luxury sub-brand generated copious amounts of attention last year following its launch, but the brand hasn’t taken the stage at the Detroit or Chicago auto shows this year. Apart from the reveal of the 2018 G80 Sport at the Los Angeles…
Photo: Kia Praise for the Kia Telluride is coming in strong in 2020, with the large SUV achieving a Top Safety Pick Rating from the IIHS, winning the ALG Design Innovation Award for Overall Design and Execution, and winning two awards from MotorWeek and the Midwest Automotive Media Association at the 2020 Chicago Auto Show….
The very mysterious image of “the next mechanical marvel in the Prius lineup” Toyota is the king of teaser images. First came two mysterious images of the 2016 Tacoma before its debut at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Then came a real head-scratcher depicting the taillight of the 2016 Prius before it made its first-ever…
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe Renault are two of the world’s largest automakers. A new proposal from FCA would result in an even larger automotive company. Yesterday, FCA submitted a proposal for a merger with Renault. The result would be the third-largest automaker in the world. It’s SUV Season: Why are SUVs so popular now?…
Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Photo: © General Motors General Motors is all about keeping up with the future of cars, and in its mind, that means electric vehicles. This month, the automaker announced a $2.2 billion investment in its Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly facility to grow its EV manufacturing infrastructure in the United States. Make Any GM Vehicle Your…
The Detroit Auto Show is taking its final winter bow this month before it moves to warmer months in 2020, and the biggest automakers in the world are there to say farewell. Nissan came to the party with an exclusive party favor available nowhere else: The Nissan IMs concept, also known as the elevated sports…
Mercedes-AMG teams had a strong showing at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar race at the Detroit Grand Prix, with its two teams finishing fourth and eighth on Saturday. New and Fuel Efficient: New cars over 30 mpg Drivers Ben Keating and Jeroen Bleekemolen raced the No. 33 Mercedes-AMG Team Riley Mercedes-AMG GT3 using a two-pit stop…
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