Auto Shows
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We first saw them at September’s 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show, and then again in L.A. in November. Now Land Rover’s Defender Concept 100 and Defender Concept 100 Sport have made their debut at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo taking place this week in the Indian capital. The latest unveiling comes with the usual rhetoric of these concepts being simply an investigation of the potential design direction for a replacement for the iconic Defender. However, this time around we get to see them in a vibrant new color dubbed Firenze Red. Core Land Rover attributes of capability and versatility are...
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'Birmingham Bolt' To Debut At Delhi Auto ExpoAutomotive design and manufacturing is a key contributor to Birmingham, England's economy. To highlight this, Several Birmingham manufacturers collaborated on a sports car concept for the Delhi Auto Expo.
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2012 Detroit Auto Show CoverageAnother 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 -
Ford Fiesta-based EcoSport SUV debuts at 2012 Delhi Auto ExpoWe’ve been spying prototypes for months, including in the U.S., but now, finally, Ford has taken the wraps off its new Fiesta-based crossover. Making its debut as the Ford EcoSport at the 2012 Delhi Auto Expo in India this week, the new compact crossover is the latest installment in...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept Revealed Ahead Of 2012 Detroit Auto ShowRemember the ultra-efficient, albeit somewhat pricey, diesel-electric V60 Plug-In Hybrid wagon Volvo unveiled for the European market last month? Well here is a preview of the version we’ll get in the U.S., and as previously confirmed it will feature a gasoline-electric setup. The fact that...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Gumpert Teases New Supercar Ahead Of 2012 Geneva Motor ShowLast year in Geneva Gumpert rolled out the Tornante, a sexier and slightly more civilized version of the German automaker’s all-out-insane Apollo supercar. For the 2012 Geneva Motor Show this coming March Gumpert is planning to unveil something new and has released a second teaser image along...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
Toyota will show a new plug-in hybrid concept called the NS4 at the Detroit Auto Show, and the concept is said to take Toyota in a sportier design direction.
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2013 Buick Encore New Teaser: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe Detroit Auto Show is suiting up to be a rather interesting affair, with the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL Class, the 2013 Dodge Dart, a possible appearance by the 2013 SRT Viper, and the Acura NSX concept among others. Add to that list the 2013 Buick Encore, teased yet again ahead of its official...
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Clubman-Based MINI Cargo Bound For Geneva Motor Show: ReportMINI looks set to expand into the lucrative commercial vehicle segment with a new cargo hauler based on its long-wheelbase Clubman model. MINI is reportedly looking to preempt the arrival of the Fiat 500 ‘Giardinetta’ wagon by launching its new Clubman variant at the 2012 Geneva Motor...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
2012 Dodge Charger Redline: Mopar Performance Outpowers SRT?Just when we thought Dodge had reached about as deeply as it could into its Mopar-muscle retro-performance catalog, it’s pulling out all the stops at the upcoming Detroit auto show with the introduction of a new 2012 Dodge Charger Redline that finds some retro inspiration from 1970—plus a...
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2012 Chrysler 200 Super S: Mopar-Modded Version Coming To DetroitChrysler has given us an early look at a new Mopar-modified version of its mid-size 200 sedan. Called the 2012 Chrysler 200 Super S, it builds up the 200’s sleek urban look with more refined, articulated design details; in advanced form, it improves its performance, too.
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Subaru Bringing Pair Of BRZ Concepts To 2012 Tokyo Auto SalonThe 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon is just around the corner and in the lead up to the annual Japanese tuner event comes details of Subaru’s plans for the show, which as we’re sure many of you may have guessed will be heavily focused on the new 2013 Subaru BRZ. Subaru, in fact, will bring two...
Viknesh Vijayenthiran -
For Mazda, it’s all about the purity of driving for its showcase at the upcoming 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. We say this because one of the most exciting vehicles on show at the automaker’s stands will be this MX-5 NR-A 'Jinba-Ittai' track special--the rider and horse as one. This racing-spec version of the lightweight, two-seat, open-top sports car features exterior coloring used exclusively by the Mazda team on its MX-5 in the special Japanese race series. The particular NR-A specced car you see here was the standard spec for this year's race, and includes ENKEI 16-inch alloy wheels...
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Nissan To Showcase 10 Models At 2012 Tokyo Auto SalonThe Tokyo Auto Salon, Japan’s version of SEMA, always has a number of exciting models on show, and more often than not those models are gracing the stands of Nissan. With top-performers like the GT-R supercar and 370Z sports car, it’s easy to see why, but like in previous years Nissan...
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Volvo's New V40 Isn't Coming To The U.S.Volvo's recently teased V40 hatchback, set to be revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, won't be coming to the United States.
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Lotus To Be Featured Marque At 2012 Goodwood Festival Of SpeedIt may not be for another six months but organizers of the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (FOS) in the UK have announced today that Lotus will be the annual event’s featured marque this coming year. In 2011 the honor went to Jaguar, which used the FOS and its main “Central...
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In-Car Video Chat And 4G Streaming From OnStarOnStar will show its latest 4G tech at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in January.
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Mercedes Bringing E400 Hybrid And E300 Bluetec Hybrid To DetroitMercedes-Benz is bringing two new hybrid models to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, one of which has been confirmed for sale in the U.S. next year. The two hybrids are the gasoline-electric 2013 Mercedes-Benz E400 Hybrid and the diesel-electric Mercedes-Benz E300 Bluetec Hybrid, and for now only the...
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With the new GS sedan wearing some attractive sheet metal, it may just be time for an updated IS range, and conveniently, Lexus has just released the second teaser for its upcoming design concept that previews the future direction of the company's design ahead of its Detroit Auto Show debut. Could it be the next-gen IS we're seeing (just a bit of) in this teaser image? It certainly shares some of the GS's front-end characteristics, though in a more dramatic, conceptual way. It also looks quite a bit like yet another incarnation of the BRZ/GT 86/FR-S rear-drive Subaru-Toyota joint sports...
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2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS Preview: 2012 Detroit Auto ShowThe production version of last year’s teasing Aveo RS Concept, the new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS has been revealed today ahead of its debut next month at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The aggressive looking hatchback is the latest addition in GM’s new small car onslaught and the good news...
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New Lexus LX Coming To Detroit Auto ShowLexus will introduce a new version of its LX full-size SUV in Detroit, but Toyota will give its comparable Land Cruiser the year off.
Kurt Ernst -
Top Ten Concept Cars Of 20112011 has been a great year for concept cars, with everything from eco vehicles to supercars, to... eco supercars. There's definitely been some imaginative shapes appearing on the motor show stands, so here are some of our favorites - in no particular order... Toyota Fun-Vii The writing is on the...
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Nissan Pathfinder, Electric Van Concepts Coming To Detroit Auto ShowNissan will debut the all new Pathfinder SUV concept and an electric-powered van at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.
Kurt Ernst -
2012 North American Car And Truck Of The Year: Finalists RevealedThe 2012 Detroit Auto Show is the locus of many a new-car unveiling and concept preview, but it's also where the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year will be named. Today, the NACOTY jury released the three finalists for each award. In the car category, we have: Ford Focus Hyundai Elantra...
Nelson Ireson