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…
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