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2012 Volkswagen Passat: Live Photos from NAIAS Plus Driving Footage and First TV Ad

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 04:51 PM PST

One of the most highly anticipated world premieres of the 2011 NAIAS, the new U.S. market 2012 Volkswagen Passat, turned out to be one of the less exciting -at least in terms of design- introductions of the show. The US-built replacement for the European-sourced Passat literally looks like an extra-large Jetta, which drew its own share of...


Fulton Innovation Wirelessly Charges Tesla Roadster

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 03:22 PM PST

A few days ago we brought you the news that GM will begin offering in-car wireless charging mats for mobile phones as an option from Q3 2012. These devices, that are making big waves at trade shows both in the U.S. and around the world, do away with the pesky cords and bulky adapters of old, replacing them with two conductive metal plates (i.e....


Kia KV7 Concept Live from 2011 Detroit Motor Show

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 01:43 PM PST

Unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the gullwing-door Kia KV7 is a concept on a mission, aiming to change the perception about conventional MPVs. The South Korean automaker beleives that a people carrier should not only be roomy and versatile, but also eccentric and packed with the latest available technologies. At a first glance, the...


China's BYD Debuts Lexus RX-Inspired S6DM Dual-Mode Hybrid at Detroit Motor Show

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 01:12 PM PST

Chinese automaker BYD marked its fourth consecutive appearance at the North American International Auto Show with the world premiere of the S6DM hybrid, with the DM in the name standing for "Dual-Mode". The gasoline-electric hybrid is based on the Chinese firm's S6, a mid-size SUV model first introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show in 2009. And no,...


Detroit Motor Show: GM to Launch Opel in Australia Next Year

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 11:50 AM PST

Last September, we reported that Nick Reilly, Chairman of Opel, hinted at the launch of the German brand in Australia. GM's European division made it official today at, announcing that Opel is set to enter the Australian market in 2012. Nick Reilly, said at the Detroit Auto Show: "This launch is an important part of our international expansion...


Ford Vertrek Concept Live from Detroit [Photos and Video]

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 11:31 AM PST

Unveiled at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, the Vertrek Concept previews Ford's next global compact SUV, set to replace both the European Kuga and North American Escape models While it's not so different compared to the Kuga, the concept car is certainly more modern than the current Ford Escape. "It is a revolution compared to what is typically...


Audi Testing A1 Quattro Prototype in Canada, First Photos

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 10:09 AM PST

Ever since the presentation of the all-new A1 in early 2010, we have been wondering if and when Audi will introduce its trademark all wheel drive quattro technology that we've come to know as synonymous with the brand to its premium supermini. Well, it appears that this may happen sooner than expected as the Ingolstadt-based automaker revealed...


2012 Honda Civic Concepts: Videos and Live Photos from the Detroit Motor Show

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 09:30 AM PST

The Civic Sedan and Civic Si Coupe concepts are the stars of Honda's Detroit Auto Show stand. The two concept models are essentially pre-production studies of the actual ninth-generation Civic that will be introduced to the North American market this Spring. Bear in mind that the Detroit show Civics do not preview the upcoming three- and five-door...


VIDEO: 2012 Toyota Prius V Minivan Presentation and Driving Footage

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 08:34 AM PST

In a move that was more expected than surprising given the success of the Prius over the years, Toyota launched the first addition to the Prius family, the V-branded minivan, and announced an upcoming compact hatchback, previewed by the Prius C concept study, at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show. The two models will join the regular Prius hatchback and...


2012 Audi A6 Sedan: Live Photos from Detroit [plus Video]

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 08:02 AM PST

The Audi brand ended 2010 with a new sales record in the U.S. and is now looking forward to an even more successful 2011, as demand for luxury vehicles is high in the States. Spearheading the firm's growth in the U.S. is the all-new 2012 A6 sedan, which made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Form a design...


Jeep to Revive Grand Wagoneer Nameplate with New 7-Seat SUV, Marchionne Says Commander was "Unfit for Human Consumption"

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 07:34 AM PST

In talking with reporters on Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Chrysler and Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne revealed plans to bring the Jeep Grand Wagoneer nameplate back to life with an all-new seven seat SUV model, based on the underpinnings of the recently launched Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. "It's...


eBay Find: Luigi Colani’s 1970 Lamborghini Miura Le Mans Concept Car

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 06:40 AM PST

Unveiled in 1970, the Lamborghini Miura Le Mans was an out-of-this-world concept car, envisioned by legendary Italian designer, Luigi Colani. According to Colani's website, the design study was a "two-part hybrid car", with a Miura chassis rear section and front passenger cabin designed "like the cockpit of a glider". It was used as a show car...


Jeep Announces 70th Anniversary Edition Models at Detroit Motor Show

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 06:26 AM PST

After releasing a barrage of refreshed models, Chrysler's Jeep division is now banking on a series of special edition models created to celebrate the brand's 70th anniversary. "As part of our celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Jeep brand, we are creating stunning, premium special-edition models of each vehicle in our lineup that pay...


Mercedes Confirms Production Version of SLS AMG E-Cell All-Electric Supercar at Detroit Motor Show

Posted: 11 Jan 2011 06:00 AM PST

Mercedes-Benz showcased its SLS AMG E-Cell concept car at the Detroit Motor Show, however, the big news wasn't the presentation of the all-electric supercar but the announcement that it will enter production within the next couple of years. "The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL is the most technically advanced super sports car in the 125-year...


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