Chevrolet Volt History
Introduction The Chevrolet Volt was first introduced in 2010 as the tidal wave of more fuel efficient and eco-friendly cars was just beginning. Now, the electric car has silenced gas pumps across the country and continues to be a major contender for those drivers looking to go green. Early History Like many cars, the Volt […]
2015 Lincoln Navigator to Bow in Chicago
The Chicago Auto Show begins next week, and Lincoln is gearing up for its second big debut of the calendar year. (We first saw the all-new Lincoln MKC at Detroit earlier this month.) Next on the agenda is the 2015 Lincoln Navigator, which takes its bow on February 6. The front end is described as […]
NAIAS through the Viewfinder of My Nikon
At work, I’ve been doing everything I could to be recognized as a photographer (I’m a part-time wedding photographer), so when my supervisor asked if I’d be interested in traveling to NAIAS to photograph the event, I was ecstatic! Luckily, my partner in crime for the trip, Tim, was just as excited! I had the […]
BMW Unleashes 2014 2 Series Configurator for 228i and M235i
Last Monday, BMW officially took the cover off of their 2014 2 Series at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Now, those looking to get a closer look at the successor to the 1 Series have the opportunity to do so through the 2014 BMW 2 Series configurator. Pages for both the 2014 […]
Toyota NAIAS Display: At Long Last
The day was nearly over when we finally arrived at the Toyota NAIAS display. We had been so close to it before, back when we were exploring Porsche, but the tempting fudge made us too hungry, so we left for food and reentered on the other side (at the Ford NAIAS display), putting Toyota way […]
Lexus NAIAS Display: How Long Until We Get to Toyota?
Scion NAIAS Display: I’d Still Rather Be Looking at Toyota
Marci and I were teasing ourselves when it came to the world’s automaker. The Toyota display was in plain sight, but its luxury arm, Lexus, and its youthful brand, Scion, were directly across from Fiat, so we forced ourselves to stop at these displays first. Don’t get me wrong, Lexus and Scion weren’t total wastes […]
2014 Porsche 911 Targa 4: That Roof, That Roof, That Roof is on Fire
If there’s one thing that’s particularly annoying about the trend of rebooting superhero movie franchises less than a decade after a sequel, it’s the inevitability of the “origin story movie.” You know the one: we dip back into the hero’s earlier years and see what made them who they are. Most of the times, it’s […]
Infiniti NAIAS Display: The Cars in White
Smart NAIAS Display Is Bigger Than I Thought
Infiniti’s cars have never particularly wowed me, and the recent change of names (to Q-something or another) did not elevate the brand’s luxury in my mind but just made for one editing nightmare. That said, I really liked Infiniti’s booth at NAIAS. They had a theme similar to Nissan’s (or at least I perceived it […]
Nissan NAIAS Display: What’s That Smell?
Porsche wasn’t the only booth with a strange smell this year in Detroit. The Nissan NAIAS display was ripe with the brand’s signature Scent of the Future, and it, uh, didn’t smell too good. Now, to be fair, the scent didn’t reek. It was flowery, just really potent. It smelled like I was a bee […]
General Motors NAIAS Display: Meeting the Car and Truck of the Year
Although we were most excited to get to see the Car and Truck of the Year (Corvette Stingray and Silverado, respectively) at the Chevy NAIAS display, we first made our way through Buick’s and GMC’s offerings. Buick’s five models stood on display at the Buick booth, but the one I found the most entertaining was […]
Mazda NAIAS Display, Volvo NAIAS Display, and Even More Displays (Oh My!)
Marci and I could see the General Motors display up ahead and were incredibly eager to finally see the Corvette Stingray in the flesh, so we felt rushed going through the next few booths. A highlight of the Mazda NAIAS display was the shiny, red MAZDA3. We couldn’t get inside as we were fenced off, […]
Lincoln NAIAS Display: Creepy Whispering Is Creepy
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Lincoln these days (and I don’t blame you if you are), the luxury automaker is attempting to rebrand itself, using art and creativity to breathe life into the seemingly ancient brand. The Lincoln NAIAS display, however, might have taken this a little too far. Check out my […]
NAIAS Luxury Car Seats: My Definitive Ranking of Places You Put Your Butt
While checking out all the action at NAIAS, it occurred to me that on an editor’s salary, I’d probably never afford a Benz or Bentley of my own. In fact, this trip was full of a lot of firsts for me, as I had never sat in a majority of the luxury (and other awesome) […]
My First Experience at NAIAS
I was sitting at my desk finishing up a history page for the Ford Fusion when my boss nonchalantly asked me if I felt like road tripping it to Detroit this week for NAIAS. If it hadn’t been over instant messenger, I might have tackled her with a bear hug. (Did she seriously think “No” […]
Cadillac and Uber Team to Ease the Pain of Parking at 2014 NAIAS
If the word coming from Jalopnik is any indication, Detroit is currently not the best place to try to park your car. More than 5,200 journalists are present at this year’s NAIAS, making it difficult for folks to find parking spots (we assume that’s even with the help of Parkmobile and Parkopedia). Perhaps they should […]
New Cadillac Crest Dumps the Wreath for More Streamlined Look
We all probably have that one neighbor who gets into the Christmas spirit just a little too much. We’re talking shopping list all crossed off by July, caroling through the streets on Beggar’s Night, and so many lights that Stevie Wonder says it’s too bright. Naturally, this also means that they’re keeping up the decorations […]
Kia GT4 Stinger Reveal: Ditching the Hamsters for Something Fierce
Chances are pretty good that if you don’t own a Kia vehicle, your most intimate familiarity with the brand is through dancing and exercising hamsters. Cute, right? Well, Kia seems to be calling for something of a sea change when it comes to their image. First, there was the sleek and luxurious look of the […]
Lincoln NAIAS Booth Uses Shinola, Dwell to Draw Product Parallels
At this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), visitors to the Lincoln Motor Company’s stand will be able to visit galleries intended to draw connections to the 2015 Lincoln MKC and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The galleries at the Lincoln NAIAS booth, featuring contributions from Shinola and Dwell, will be ready for the public to […]