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We're in the thick of the action-packed new car festival that is the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and even though muscle and sports car fans have probably fainted from the excitement, there's a lot of other interesting stuff going on, too. Case in point: the Audi Allroad Shooting Brake concept. These live photos of the new Allroad Shooting Brake concept give us our first eyes-on look at the brand's new high-tech cockpit in a full installation. Previewed at CES, the new instrument-panel-only display and fresh design theme gave us a tantalizing hint of what to expect for the 2015 Audi TT. Now, it's...
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2014 BMW 2-Series Debuts In Detroit: Video, Live PhotosLast month, BMW revealed its new 2-Series in full and included the all-important pricing details; today in Detroit, the brand took the wraps off the car in its public debut ahead of its early 2014 sales launch. The 2-Series will be a late 2014 model year arrival and its pricing will start at...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2015 BMW M3 Sedan & M4 Coupe Preview & Live PhotosGetting the M3 right is critical for BMW, because it's a sort of bellwether for the industry and enthusiasts alike--if a car is quick, it will inevitably be compared to the M3. Getting the M4 right is even more critical for BMW, because it wears an all-new name over the bones and history of the M3...
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Kia GT4 Stinger concept debuts at 2014 Detroit Auto ShowKia took the wraps off its previously announced 2+2 coupe concept at today's 2014 Detroit Auto Show, a bold new design for a brand that's never offered a sports car. The Kia GT4 Stinger concept is a rear-wheel-drive coupe powered by a 315-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a...
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Porsche Cayenne Given Platinum Edition TreatmentLike the Panamera Platinum before it, Porsche is upping the luxury level found within the V-6 gasoline and diesel Cayenne models. The sporty utility vehicle will be offered up in a limited Platinum Edition trim, which adds in a slew of desirable features as standard equipment. Additionally, the...
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Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge revealed: F1 inspired, over 500 hp possibleThe Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge bears a name that Formula One fans will no doubt associate with some of the greatest racing in the sport. But does Infiniti’s hotted-up Q50 deserve to wear the name? As yet, our answer is no--it’s just a concept car with no real powertrain. But, if Infiniti...
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The racing version of the seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette has made its debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, appearing alongside the new 2015 Corvette Z06 with which it shares a remarkable resemblance. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise as the two cars were co-developed and represent the closest connection between the racing and road-going Corvettes in modern times, Chevy boasts. In Corvette tradition, the new race car has been labeled a C7.R and it is once again being built by Pratt & Miller. It has been designed to compete in various GT race formats including Le Mans and the...
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2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06: Full Details, Live Photos And VideosA new King Corvette has arrived, and it definitely gives General Motors [NYSE:GM] some bragging rights at the Detroit Auto Show. With “at least 625 horsepower,” and 635 pound-feet of torque, this top-performance variant of the latest C7 Stingray could shake up the roster of top...
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Volvo Concept XC Coupe Revealed, Hints At Design Of 2016 XC90: Live Photos, VideoVolvo’s striking Concept XC Coupe is the second in a trio of design studies previewing the automaker’s future styling direction, but more importantly it previews the look of one very important model, the next-generation XC90 due out at the end of the year. The first of the three...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Toyota FT-1 concept: Supra successor hinted at Detroit showCar enthusiasts have been clamoring for a replacement for Toyota's iconic Supra for years now, and the Toyota FT-1 concept unveiled at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show is our best look yet at just such a car. The work of America's own Calty Design Research, the FT-1 steps away from Toyota's more...
Antony Ingram -
2014 Detroit Auto Show: Live CoverageIt's January. It's winter. And it's cold. Naturally that means it's time for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, and our team is live from the show walking the floor bringing you the latest from the vehicle reveals. Here's a look at our coverage via social media: One of the headlining debuts at the 2014...
Joel Feder -
Chevy Corvette Stingray And Silverado Named North American Car And Truck Of The YearIt’s been a clean sweep for Chevrolet in the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards event, with its 2014 Corvette Stingray sports car receiving top honors in the car category and its 2014 Silverado 1500 pickup receiving the same in the category for trucks and utilities. It is the...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Following its world debut last year in Frankfurt, the 2015 Audi A8 along with its sporty S8 variant has made an appearance at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show where its specifications for the U.S. market were announced. The update to the 2015 A8 range isn’t a major one but there are some key changes, including slightly more power for the V-8 model. Onlookers will be able to recognize 2015 A8 models by their new light designs, new grilles and reshaped rears. The S8 also receives an available sport exhaust that provides a better sound for the cabin, while a selection of 20-inch wheels is...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 2014 Detroit Auto Show Preview & Live PhotosThere's a new C-Class coming, and it's beautiful. It's also lighter, more powerful, with standard all-wheel drive, and packing several new high-tech safety features. The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will make its official public debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show this Monday. Today, we add to the...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 SRT Viper Gets Mid-Grade GT Model, Stryker Green ColorSRT is adding a new Grand Touring (GT) package to the 2014 Viper lineup—as well as a new hand-painted Stryker Green color that’s bound to turn heads, if the unmistakable sound of the 640-horsepower V-10 and exotic shape aren't enough already. DON'T MISS: 2015 Ford F-150: 2.7-Liter...
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2014 Detroit Auto Show PreviewAnother year is upon us and that means another 12 months of auto show fun, plus all the new model and concept unveilings that come with it. First off the ranks is the annual Detroit Auto Show, or North American International Auto Show as it’s officially known, and while the industrial...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
New Kia Concept For The Detroit Auto Show Is The GT4 StingerKia’s sporty concept for the 2014 Detroit Auto Show has turned out to be the new GT4 Stinger. The concept is for a striking race car built to GT4 specifications and featuring a 2+2 layout. Apart from the grille, it's hard to place any element on the GT4 Stinger in the Kia design handbook. The...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Scion Adds Luxury To FR-S With Monogram SeriesScion is looking to inject a bit of luxury into its lineup. Not a ton, mind you, but enough to entice a few buyers to step up and snag one of two limited-edition models the automaker is going to offer. It's called the Monogram Series, and it will be available on the Scion FR-S and the tC. We said...
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Debuting next week at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show will be the 2015 Audi Q3, the version of the compact crossover we finally get here in the U.S. The Q3 was first shown in 2011 and was promised for local sale soon after, but its arrival was delayed due to regulatory issues that apparently have been addressed. Audi is working on an updated version of the Q3 which was expected to be the model launched here, though it's not clear at this point if the updated model will be ready in time for the car's local launch in the fall. Nevertheless, Audi’s Q3 can’t come a moment sooner. Its...
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2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop Debuts Ahead Of Detroit Auto ShowThe 2014 Dart is the latest Dodge to get the Blacktop treatment.
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GT-R NISMO Headlines Nissan’s 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon LineupNissan will once again have one of the biggest exhibits at the Tokyo Auto Salon, with the automaker confirming 10 model introductions for Japan’s premier tuning fest. The headline act of Nissan’s 2014 Tokyo Auto Salon onslaught will be the 2015 GT-R NISMO although a pair of new race...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Infiniti Q50 'Eau Rouge' Inspired By F1 To Debut At 2014 Detroit Auto Show: VideoThe new Infiniti Q50, which replaces the previous G37 sedan even though they'll be sold side-by-side, is certainly a good-looking car, even in stock form--though we've had some issues with the way it drives, and its infotainment, it was still impressive enough for nomination for the Best Car To Buy...
Nelson Ireson -
2014 European Car Of The Year Finalists AnnouncedWhile the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards as well as the World and Performance Car of the Year awards tend to receive the most attention here in the U.S., the European Car of the Year award also has a great deal of significance, particularly because so many automakers are based in...
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2014 Goodwood Festival Of Speed Reveals 'Unbeatable Champions' ThemeThe Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most anticipated motorsport events of the year, and 2014's theme has now been announced. Entitled "Addicted to Winning - The Unbeatable Champions of Motor Sport", 2014's theme celebrates those who have dominated their discipline throughout the history of...
Antony Ingram