Detroit Auto Show
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BMW will be out to remind fans that it’s still capable of building some fast cars with the presentation of the M2 and X4 M40i models at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The M2 was shown briefly at last month’s SEMA show but this will be the first time that the X4 M40i is being unveiled publicly. The M2 is one of the most anticipated cars of 2016. It’s confirmed to go on sale in the spring, as a 2016 model, and will likely be priced a little over $50k, making the car a potential rival to Mercedes-AMG’s CLA45. BMW says pricing will be announced closer to the...
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Acura To Preview New Design Direction With Precision Concept At 2016 Detroit Auto ShowAcura today provided a glimpse of what it will unveil at 2016 Detroit Auto Show on January 12. It's called the Precision concept, and it's a peek into the future of Acura design, especially that of the brand’s next-generation sedans. READ: 2017 Acura NSX Priced From $157,800, Neither Seinfeld...
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2017 Honda Ridgeline To Debut In Detroit, Star In Super Bowl 50 SpotHonda is set to return to the mid-size pickup segment with a new generation of its Ridgeline going on sale next year, as a 2017 model. We’ve already spotted near-complete prototypes and Honda has even previewed the vehicle with a custom racing version. Now the Japanese automaker has confirmed...
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2016 Infiniti QX60 Gets Tweaked Styling, New Chassis FeaturesAfter a dearth of new product this past year, Infiniti finally has something new to show us. Overnight, the automaker unveiled the ‘VR’ twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 engine series that will eventually make its way across the lineup. Now, Infiniti has unveiled an updated version of its...
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2016 Infiniti Q50: Details on new 400-hp twin-turbo V-6The refreshed 2016 Infiniti Q50 sport sedan is the first product from the Nissan luxury brand to bear an entirely new-generation V-6. Infiniti has given plenty of hints that this engine is one the way—including putting it under the hood of its Q80 Inspiration Concept, a hint of the flagship...
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2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC previewMercedes-Benz today unveiled the 2017 SLC, which is a heavily revised version of the SLK roadster, prior to its public introduction at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The updated roadster will be offered as the Mercedes-Benz SLC300 and the Mercedes-AMG SLC43. The SLC300 will be powered by a...
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The current Chrysler Town & Country has been with us since the 2008 model year but a successor, the nameplate’s sixth generation, is in the works and has been spotted again, this time with the least camouflage gear we’ve seen yet. The new minivan is due on the market next year, as a 2017 model, and will make its debut at next month’s 2016 Detroit Auto Show. Not much is known about the new Town & Country except its aforementioned arrival date, plus rumors it will offer a plug-in hybrid option. Though it’s not common for multiple powertrains to be offered in the...
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2017 Genesis G90 Revealed: VideoIt wasn’t long ago that Hyundai confirmed it was forming a new luxury brand under the Genesis name to be made up of models whose names consist of a capital G and a number, 90, 80 or 70 etc., representing their positioning in the lineup. At the Detroit Auto Show, following on a first look this...
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2016 North American Car And Truck/Utility Of The Year Finalists AnnouncedThe North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year jury today announced the six finalists for its annual awards. Three cars made the finalist list for 2016 Car of the Year, while two SUVs and one pickup made the list for the 2016 Truck/Utility of the Year award. The car finalists are the 2016...
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2017 Volvo S90 Revealed Ahead Of Detroit Auto Show: VideoAfter numerous leaks, we finally have our first official look at Volvo’s all-new S90 sedan. The luxurious mid-sizer, which makes its world debut next month at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, is the second model in Volvo’s brand renaissance and, like the XC90 that precedes it, is based on...
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2017 Porsche 911 Turbo Packs More Power, New Infotainment System: VideoPorsche has slowly been introducing updated versions of its 911 family, with most of the cars now featuring turbocharged engines—previously a bragging right of the actual ‘Turbo’ models only. However, to ensure that the 911 Turbo models still reign supreme, they’ve been...
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2016 BMW M2 finally breaks coverThe BMW M2 has been one of the worst kept secrets of the year but who really cares when the finished product looks go good. The M2 serves as a spiritual successor to the 1-Series M Coupe, produced for just one model year, and it is confirmed to go on sale next spring, as a 2016 model. As...
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Lincoln is in the process of overhauling its lineup and part of the plan is a new flagship sedan to replace the unloved MKS. This new sedan will revive Lincoln’s Continental nameplate and should be on sale sometime next year. The new Continental was previewed in concept form earlier this year, and prototypes have already been spotted in the wild. Now we know when we’ll finally see the car. Lincoln marketing manager Imran Jalal has confirmed to Car and Driver that the new Continental will debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show next January. The car will ride on a stretched version of...
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2016 BMW X4 M40i M Performance Model Makes DebutIt’s been known for some time that BMW was working on a performance-oriented X4 destined to fall under the automaker’s M Performance banner, and now the vehicle has been revealed in full ahead of its official world debut at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show next January. Called the X4 M40i...
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North American Car And Truck/Utility Of The Year Short List AnnouncedA total of 54 of the possible 57 member journalists from the United States and Canada have chosen the "Short List" of finalists for the 2016 North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards. Each juror voted for as many as 15 cars in each of the two categories. The NACTOY awards, as they are...
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2016 North American Car And Truck Of The Year Nominees AnnouncedIt may only be June but preparations for the 2016 North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are already well underway. This week the final list of nominees was confirmed. There are 19 vehicles in the Car category and 21 for the Truck category. In the coming months, the judges will prune the...
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Maserati Levante To Debut At 2016 Detroit Auto Show: ReportMaserati’s Levante has been years in the making, with the first concept previewing an SUV wearing the trident badge appearing as far back as 2003. We’re now at the stage where test mules are running all over Europe, and thanks to a new report we also know when we’ll first see the...
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Ford GT, Acura NSX, Tesla, And Detroit: The Week In ReverseThe 2015 Detroit Auto Show dominated this week’s news, with new cars arriving in nearly every segment. Some of the most interesting included the Ford GT, the Acura NSX, the Cadillac CTS-V, and the Lexus GS F, and to top it off, Tesla Motors’ Elon Musk explained away the company’s...
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It was without doubt the star attraction of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show: the all-new Ford GT supercar. Incredibly, the wild styling and race car-like interior is all destined for production, which means one day in the not too distant future you’ll be able to park one of these beauties on your driveway. At present it’s expected to go on sale in late 2016. If you prefer your performance in four-door flavor, then the Cadillac stand is well worth your visit. There you will see the all-new 2016 Cadillac CTS-V, whose supercharged V-8 delivers a supercar-rivaling 640 horsepower. This...
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2016 Buick Cascada VideoIt’s hard to believe, but it's already been 25 years since Buick’s last convertible, the hand-crafted Reatta, rolled topless. Now, here at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Buick’s dropping the top on a more attainable convertible, the 2016 Cascada. ALSO SEE: 2016 Buick Cascada...
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Buick Avenir Concept VideoBuick was once GM’s forgotten brand, but those days are long over. Here at the 2015 Detroit auto show, Buick showed off what might be its sexiest concept in a generation—the Avenir. ALSO SEE: Buick Avenir Concept Surprises In Detroit, Previews Flagship: Live Photos Buick says the Avenir...
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2016 BMW 6-Series Debuts At Detroit Auto Show: Live Photos & VideoThe elegant BMW 6-Series has received a mid-cycle update for the 2016 model year, but the changes are barely noticeable unless you're a die-hard fan of the brand. The changes affect the entire 6-Series range, which continues to include a coupe, convertible and four-door coupe, plus their respective...
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2016 Cadillac CTS-V VideoSo, you want Corvette performance, but you want four doors. You have two options. The expensive, tough one? Start with a Corvette and a Sawzall. The easy way? Ante up for this car—the new, third-generation Cadillac CTS-V. ALSO SEE: 2016 Cadillac CTS-V Debuts In Detroit: Live Photos &...
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2017 Ford F-150 Raptor VideoFord may have had the awesomely powerful GT supercar on its stand, but its trucks weren’t left in the dark. First the F-150 won the North American Truck of the Year award—and then came the Raptor. CHECK OUT: 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor Revealed With EcoBoost V-6 And 10-Speed Auto The Raptor...
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