When an automaker brings a concept to a big auto show, it usually makes a pretty big splash. The fear, though, is that the production car based on it won’t live up to the hype. In 2012, the acclaimed Lexus LF-FC Concept was unveiled at North American International Auto Show. Four years later, the prototype…
2017 Infiniti Q60 At the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Infiniti unveiled its latest redesign, the 2017 Infiniti Q60 sports coupe. While the actual reveal of the car’s sleek exterior was ruined by spy photographers in November, the rest of the vehicle’s secrets were still a mystery before this week. Nissan’s president and CEO…
The 2016 Honda Civic Hatchback Prototype The new 2016 Honda Civic hatchback prototype had its official world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, but of course not everyone was on-hand for the big reveal, because not all of us booked our plane tickets to Switzerland in time. Fortunately, ugly Americans such as myself will have…
You might think what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but sometimes, that’s just not true. Earlier this week, Fiat Chrysler dealers from across the country gathered at a meeting in Las Vegas to catch a glimpse of FCA US’s newest products and now, we know just what to expect from Dodge in the future….
Today Acura announced that it will reveal the refreshed and significantly enhanced 2018 TLX performance sedan on April 11th at the New York International Auto Show. In advance of the debut, the luxury brand also released a teaser image of the 2018 TLX, showing a more aggressive and sporty design inspired by the Acura Precision…
The 2016 Lincoln MKX at the 2015 Fash Bash These days, you’re clearly not working to your full potential as a luxury auto maker if you aren’t doing promotional work in the fashion industry. Lincoln got the memo, and as such, they sponsored the 2015 Fash Bash®. However, there was a bit more to it…
Cadillac Super Cruise in action. Photo: John F. Martin for Cadillac Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving system was recently honored as Autoblog’s 2019 Technology of the Year at the Detroit auto show. “Our editors found (Super Cruise) easy to use and noted the system simply works as intended,” says Autoblog. Super Cruise beat a pair…
Chevrolet has announced that it will be completing the transformation of its crossover and SUV lineup next month, when the automaker introduces the next-generation Traverse at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The big reveal will take place on January 9th, though Chevy is whetting appetites now with the shadowy teaser image…
Is the wait for the Supra over yet? Not yet, Toyota says, but have another teaser. This time it’s for the Super GT version of the car, which will launch at the Tokyo Auto Salon next month. The good news is that this may finally be the last Supra teaser we see before the real…
Ford teased a prototype of its all-electric F-150 last year Photo: Ford A report suggests that had the Detroit Auto Show gone ahead next month as planned, Ford may have used the show to debut its F-150 hybrid or all-electric F-150. Ford Motor Company was a part of the push to move the annual North…
The Nissan IDS Concept is one smooth ride, and the vehicle is making its first appearance in the US at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This zero-emission electric car is notably equipped with autonomous driving technology guided by state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. Nissan is one of the automakers hardest at work on autonomous…
Detroit will soon have two bridges connecting it to Canada Photo: Pixabay U.S.-Canadian trade relations are more than a little rocky at the moment. The U.S. government recently enacted significant tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, and the Canadian government responded with targeted tariffs of its own. Still, trade between Canada and the U.S. hasn’t…
Charles Brady King Drives First Automobile – Getting Around Detroit Detroit is known as a rough-and-tough city. Once the automotive capital of the U.S, Detroit was neglected for decades. Today, Detroit is reclaiming its place as a cultural and tourist capital with new athletic stadiums, a massively-renovated theater district, and the automotive spirit that once…
Last month, Ford got a whole bunch of dealers together for a meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, to talk about stuff. Among the stuff discussed: the Ford Bronco, which has been pretty much a ghost since its return was confirmed a little over two years ago in Detroit. But this particular bit of stuff was…
Supposedly, Punxsutawney Phil says that there will be an early spring. With freezing temperatures and snow, it seems as if someone forgot to tell Chicago (and much of the country) the groundhog’s predictions. That works out just fine for the Nissan team and their trio of Winter Warrior concepts headed for this week’s Chicago Auto…
If you’re thinking to yourself “the GT4 Stinger sounds like a sports car, but Kia doesn’t make sports cars,” it may be time to think again. The next installment in Kia’s transformation into a contender may be a rear-wheel-drive sports car, and from what we’ve seen so far, it looks good. Kia is set to…
American automakers once had a significant presence at the World’s Fair. Could this soon be true once again? Photo: Anthony Conti The automotive industry shares a long and celebrated history with the various world’s fairs held throughout the 20th and 21st century. Perhaps most famously, the Ford Mustang made its debut during the 1964 World’s…
The Mercedes GLE 450 AMG Coupe that debuted in Detroit at the 2015 North American International Auto Show From one hellish no-man’s-land to the next – after making its Detroit debut this morning, the Mercedes GLE 450 AMG Coupe is on its way to the Jurassic World amusement park on Isla Nubar. For the record,…
Ford will be the presenting sponsor of the 72nd League of American Orchestras National Conference, which takes place in Detroit and runs for June 6th-8th. As part of its role as presenting sponsor, Ford will provide $75,000 to five musicians who have worked to brighten the lives of hospital patients, students, and the elderly, part…
The 2017 automotive show season is in full swing and this week marks the opening of one of the nation’s biggest: the Chicago Auto Show. All the big brands are gathering in the Windy City to show their newest wares, including Korean automaker Hyundai and its luxury line Genesis. The most anticipated news concerning Hyundai…
The automotive industry shares a long and celebrated history with the various world’s fairs held throughout the 20th and 21st century. Perhaps most famously, the Ford Mustang made its debut during the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. Unfortunately, general interest in world’s fairs has declined in North America, given how the last fair held…
All three new models premiering at the 2015 NAIAS Photo: BMW North America BMW was one of the first automakers to take the stage today at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In a relatively subdued presentation (which is no surprise considering how discreet its presence at the Los Angeles Auto Show was)…
The 2017 Compass was one of Jeep’s standout vehicles at this year’s Detroit Auto Show In case you haven’t heard, the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass is replacing not only the previous version of the Compass, but also the Patriot compact crossover. We already knew the next-generation Compass is using the same platform as the Renegade crossover…
Turbochargers have become exponentially more common among today’s vehicles. Even some pickup… Even though the 2019 Silverado 1500 debuted at the Detroit auto show… Contrary to previous reports, the next Porsche 911 GT3 has been confirmed… The 2017 Volvo S90 is a premium luxury sedan that carries a… Earlier today at the 2016 North American…
The Escala Concept made its debut north of the border at the Canadian International Auto Show Photo: © General Motors With no new models to unleash in 2017, the Cadillac brand has been making good use of its Escala Concept, which was used as the American automaker’s centerpiece at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show before…
Infiniti wants the Eau Rouge trademark, but Spa-Francorchamps will be fighting against them When Infiniti unveiled its Q50 Eau Rouge back at the Detroit Auto Show, they made it perfectly clear that its name—and its performance specs—were an homage to the infamous corner at Spa-Francorchamps. That all seemed well and good with the folks at…
What some may not know is that the Honda HR-V actually made its debut in 1997 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was marketed exclusively in Japan and didn’t make its way to the U.S. until 2013 when the second generation was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Now in its third gen, new for…
Chances are that if your car has an Eco button, you activate… Visitors attending the upcoming Detroit Auto Show will get the chance to… In an effort to reduce pollution and reliance on gasoline, the Environmental… Ford recently achieved a major milestone in China when it sold its… Ford’s 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine has earned widespread…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT, LTZ, and High Country, featured at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show The Detroit Auto Show not only reveals exciting new models for major brands, but it also indicates the latest trends of the industry. This year’s show revealed one new trend in vehicle world: One upsizing. A variety of models…
Urban SUV Concept Slated for U.S. Production, Likely Named Honda HR-V Last year at the Detroit Auto Show, Honda unveiled the Urban SUV concept, a Fit-based crossover that sits below the CR-V in both size and price. More recently, the Japanese production version was uncovered at the 2014 Tokyo Motor Show and bore the name…
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country Even though the 2019 Silverado 1500 debuted at the Detroit auto show earlier this year, Chevrolet failed to disclose power ratings for the model—until now. The brand revealed that consumers will have four gasoline engine options and one available diesel engine for the new Silverado 1500. 4.3-liter V6 This…
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (left) and Pacifica Hybrid (right) introduced nearly 40 new innovations to the minivan segment Just to recap, the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has already earned the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Award at this year’s Detroit Auto Show, but that hasn’t stopped even more trophies from rolling in for this minivan,…
The 2017 Acura NSX is a mid-engine supercar with a starting MSRP of $156,000. The debut of a second-generation NSX has been teased ever since a prototype model appeared at the Detroit Auto Show four years ago. Since then it has undergone numerous design changes and multiple delays, but the wait is finally over. Equipped…
With 2018 marking 50 years since the release of the Steve McQueen film Bullitt, perhaps most famous for a chase scene where McQueen’s 1968 Ford Mustang GT outruns a 1968 Charger R/T through the streets of San Francisco, Ford is expected to reveal a commemorative special edition Mustang Bullitt GT at the Detroit Auto Show…
The 2018 Lexus LS is the long, luxurious flagship, built on a sports… A few weeks ago, we reported that Lexus had plans to introduce… The Detroit Auto Show (also known as the North American International Auto…
The Escala Concept was a hit at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, even though Cadillac has no plans to sell it Cadillac has a slightly different marketing strategy than the other GM brands. While Buick has already paid to run a new commercial during Super Bowl LI, Cadillac has purchased three ad spots that will…
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show The newest addition to the Mercedes-Benz family is the stylish 2018 E-Class Coupe, which joins the E-Class Sedan and All Terrain model that were introduced earlier this year. “With its clear, aesthetic lines, our new E‑Class Coupé appeals equally to heart…
2020 Chevrolet Equinox First introduced as a mid-size SUV in 2004 for the 2005 model year, the Chevy Equinox is now the bowtie brand’s compact crossover SUV option. The Equinox made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show and was made as a Pontiac vehicle at the same time — the Torrent. However, over the…
Chevrolet Bolt EV Concept Photo: © General Motors When we got our first look at the Chevy Bolt EV Concept at the Detroit Auto Show, the understanding from the jump was that it was a precursor to a production model that would have a 200-mile all-electric range and be offered for a price around $30,000….
The Lexus LC 500 was the belle of the ball at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Back in 2014, we noted that Lexus had trademarked the name “LC 500” and “LC 500h”. Lexus fans that were wondering when the other name would come into play should be happy to know that the Lexus LC…
The new 2017 GMC Acadia was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show this week, and while much will be made of its sleeker and smaller body, one of its biggest innovations may be an industry-first feature that will ideally help prevent heatstroke deaths related to children being left in hot cars. The new Acadia features…
Yeah, it’s weird. But cool. Update 4/5: I have learned that there were more recent reservation numbers available on Elio’s website, and that the automaker had a recent appearance at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Article updated to reflect this. Earlier today, I was having a discussion with Danny about EVs, as you do, when I…
Al Gardner shows off the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan at the Detroit Auto Show At this week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Chrysler pulled back the veil and let the world have its first look at the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 Sedan. While the new 200 looks as beautiful as we’ve expected—with high-end…
Can you see what changes were made to the 2018 Mustang GT convertible? Earlier this week, Ford revealed the 2018 Mustang at the Detroit Auto Show and the automaker also shared some intriguing details regarding its updated sports car. For starters, Ford will no longer be offering the 3.7-liter V6 engine with the Mustang. The…
2016 Shelby GT350R Mustang How can you tell that Ford had a positively sublime showing at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show? When the revelation of the Shelby GT350R Mustang, the most track-capable production Mustang ever built, is an easy third out of three on the list of things that Ford brought with it to NAIAS….
The Buick Encore is the U.S. version of the Opel Mokka (pictured) Photo: Robert Basic from Germany via CC Introduced in 2012 as a 2013 model at the Detroit Auto Show, the Buick Encore is the North American version of the Opel Mokka. The Encore was Buick’s first subcompact crossover SUV and arrived after the…
Chevy has been very aggressive with getting its (and the industry’s) first long-distance, affordable EV ready to sell. It seems like just yesterday that the car was small, boxy, orange, and being trotted around the Detroit Auto Show in 2015, and the brand has pushed the development of the car quickly, debuting a production version…
Ford’s stunning new 2017 GT supercar has been tethered to the video game world since its debut in January. At the same Detroit Auto Show where it made its long-awaited return, the Ford GT was also revealed to be the cover vehicle for Forza Motorsport 6 for the Xbox One, and it has since gone…
The Subaru WRX and WRX STI received some decent updates for 2018 Earlier in the month at the Detroit Auto Show, Subaru unveiled upgraded versions of both the WRX and the WRX STI. These two sporty vehicles are staples to Subaru’s cool factor and it definitely makes sense that the automaker would pay so much…
Ford National Body Shop Network built to handle 2015 F-150s When Ford unveiled an all-new and largely aluminum-based 2015 Ford F-150 at this past Detroit Auto Show, one of the first questions people had regarding the aluminum components of the truck’s body panels and chassis was how body shops would handle the new trucks when…
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