2019 Ford Fireworks Going Ka-Boom Tonight in Detroit
If you love all things bright, colorful, and loud and you’re in or within a short drive’s distance of Detroit, then you’re going to want to start making tracks for tonight’s Ford Fireworks presentation. The 2019 Ford Fireworks kick off at 9:55 p.m. this evening with the theme “Detroit. Ready! Set! Go!!” and last for […]
Ford is All Systems Go for 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show
If there’s one thing that we learned in Ford’s reveal that it intends to show up at the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show, it’s that its spokespeople — at least its spokespeople in Europe — have interesting taste in turns of phrase. Ford confirmed to Automotive News Europe that, unlike Toyota and FCA among others, it […]
2019 Chevy Blazer and Silverado Adorn Center Field Fountain at Detroit Tigers Stadium
A Motor City tradition hits its 10th year as the center field fountain at Comerica Park reveals the addition of the 2019 Chevy Blazer RS and 2019 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss. The red Blazer and silver truck make a striking and substantial addition — 8,400 pounds of sheet metal — to the home of […]
Ford Shows Off Two-Door Bronco Prototype for Dealers in Florida
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 […]
2020 World’s Fair Hoping to Attract a Detroit-Based Automaker as a Sponsor
Organizers are hard at work trying to secure a domestic automaker's presence for the Pavilion USA 2020 exhibit at the upcoming World's Fair in Dubai
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 […]
Lexus LS 500h Becomes the Base for Autonomous TRI-P4
At the annual CES show in January, Toyota introduced its newest autonomous vehicle for testing. The TRI-P4 car is based on the Lexus LS500h, just as previous autonomous testing cars have been based on the Lexus sedan. The TRI-P4, which was designed by CALTY Design Research in Ann Arbor, comes with two new cameras on the sides […]
North American International Auto Show Attendance Down 35,000 Visitors During Its Last Year in January
Prior to its move to June in 2020, Detroit's auto show lost a good number of visitors due to winter weather and absent luxury brands
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 attendance demonstrates why the move may be necessary. The North American International Auto […]
The Grand Tour Kicks Off Season 3 in Detroit
Having just about finished the first three books, last night I sat down to watch The Expanse series on Amazon Prime with my fiancée, only to see in the video feed that season three of The Grand Tour was already up to three episodes. How could I have missed it? So I watched that instead. […]
Cadillac Super Cruise Honored as 2019 Autoblog Technology of the Year
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 of competitors to win the website’s annual award: Infiniti’s VC Turbo […]
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 […]
Nissan Shows Off Another Cool Van in Europe
While Nissan is wowing crowds with the IMs concept in Detroit, they are also showing off to the crowds at the Brussels Motor Show. Among the vehicles on display is a new concept van, the Nissan NV300 Concept-van, which is made to not just get you to the job site, but to also become your […]
[PHOTOS] Nissan IMs Concept Unveiled in Detroit
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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 […]
What to Expect from Toyota at the North American International Auto Show
For the first time in more than 20 years, the Toyota Supra will return to the stage. The 2020 model will make its worldwide debut on Jan. 14 at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit. If you can’t make it, you’ll still be able to watch a livestream of […]
Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept Shown Off at INTERSECT
Lexus chose INTERSECT’s Public Gallery to house the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept that was unveiled this past year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The concept showcases what Lexus envisions for the future of its luxury brand, which will include some of the newest, most imaginative technology. See the Other Side: The […]
Are Car Shows Dead: Volkswagen is a No-Show
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. “They are a product of the 1960s and they are not […]
