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ChicagoNissan Versa Note SR: Easier on the Eyes
Alongside the Nissan Frontier Diesel Runner, you can see the "SR" version of the small Versa Note at the Chicago Auto Show. Changes to the Nissan Versa Note are purely cosmetic, and contribute towards giving it a much more interesting and rather sporty style. Distinguishing Features: - Front bumper with …
ChicagoKia Optima Hybrid for 2014
Kia unveiled the 2014 edition of its Optima Hybrid sedan at the Chicago Auto Show. The main changes to the car are cosmetic and serve primarily to improve the aerodynamics for optimum fuel efficiency. Among the modifications we find: - Redesigned bumpers to lower the drag coefficient of the car …
ChicagoVolkswagen Beetle GRC With 560 HP
The German company will use the Chicago Auto Show to unveil a very special Beetle which will make its racing debut in a Rallycross competition in the U.S. Rallycross is a relatively short timed race that takes place on mixed terrain (land and asphalt). There are usually bumpy sections that …
ChicagoNissan Frontier Diesel Runner Debut
Developed from Nissan’s 4x2 Frontier Desert Runner, this new version with a diesel engine is designed to make the rounds of auto shows to gauge public opinion prior its release in North America. It arrives six months after the announcement of a Nissan partnership with Cummins Inc. to provide a …
Chicago2015 Ford F-150 Equipped With a Snow Plow
The Windy City was just blanketed with a huge amount of snow, so what better time for Ford to bring to the Chicago Auto Show their 2015 F-150 truck with a snow plow system attached right from the factory. The option will be available on all variations of the best-selling …
ChicagoChevrolet Corvette Stingray Black Widow World Premiere
Chevrolet has unveiled the Corvette Stingray Black Widow at the Chicago Auto Show. The sports car will be found in the upcoming Marvel film Captain America: The Winter Soldier which will be released in North American theaters on April 4. At the Auto Show in Chicago, Chevrolet will distribute a …
ChicagoVolvo S60 and V60 Polestar: Swedish Muscle
Volvo goes up against the sportier versions of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz with the release of its S60 and V60 Polestar editions. The models were conceived with the help of the racing company Polestar. Their six-cylinder in-line 3.0-litre engine delivers 350 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Only an automatic …
ChicagoDiesel-Powered BMW X3 For Chicago
The German manufacturer has announced a diesel engine version of its X3 SUV for release in North America. The vehicle made its North American debut at the Chicago Auto Show, alongside the 740Ld xDrive sedan. The BMW X3 xDrive 28d is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo with 180 …
ChicagoHyundai Veloster Special Edition
The South Korean automaker reports it will unveil a special version of its Veloster model at the Chicago Auto Show. Being extremely discreet about the whole situation, the brand provided no information on this car, not even a teaser photo. It could resemble the stylistic approach they took with the …
ChicagoBMW 740Ld xDrive: A Clean, Performing Diesel
BMW will use the Chicago Auto Show to unveil its big 740Ld xDrive sedan which will be sold in North America. Employing a long wheelbase, the car is powered by a 3.0-litre TwinPower turbo inline six-cylinder diesel engine which develops 255 horsepower and an impressive 413 lb-ft of torque. It …
ChicagoProduction Kia Soul EV to be Unveiled in Chicago
This week at the Chicago Auto Show the electric-powered Kia Soul EV will be unveiled in a world premiere. The Soul EV features projector beam headlights, LED position lights, LED taillights and 16-inch alloy wheels. The interior is made from recyclable materials such as bioplastic, biofoam, biotissues and polyester and …
ChicagoToyota 4Runner TRD Pro Teaser Images
The American division of Toyota has put a teaser of its 4Runner TRD Pro on the Internet. The SUV has a very colorful body with black accents. The interior of the vehicle has a similar color scheme. Its grille and wheels are also black. In Chicago, the Japanese automaker will …
ChicagoChrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition
Chrysler has come up with a luxury sedan created with the help of clothing and shoe designer John Varvatos. Chrysler 300C John Varvatos Limited Edition Externally, the car features special Phantom Black paint which has been applied in three layers, a black grille with chrome highlights and massive 20-inch wheels.
Chicago2015 Subaru Legacy Images Leak
Update: Official images of the new Legacy have leaked online ahead of the show. The images show that the new Legacy will not look like the beautiful concept car, but rather a more conservative-looking four-door sedan. There are no flared fenders, no split headlight and taillight designs, no hood scoop …
ChicagoDodge Journey Crossroad: Urban Adventurer
For those who are looking for a car ready to face the toughest roads, Chrysler’s LLC division will offer the Dodge Journey Crossroad. Based on the standard Journey with a few (mostly aesthetic) modifications, the ground clearance of this offroad-themed version will remain the same. The 2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad …
Chicago2015 Chevrolet City Express
The new Chevrolet City Express commercial van will be unveiled in Chicago on Feb 6. The vehicle is cloned from the popular Nissan NV200, following an agreement between the two manufacturers. Despite its compact dimensions, it still offers 3,474 liters of cargo space. It will also be possible to customize …
ChicagoLincoln Reveals 2015 Navigator Online
Rather than getting drowned out by all the other unveils during the North American International Autoshow, Lincoln chose to unveil the 2015 Navigator facelift online, a week later. Replacing the older 5.4-litre 310 horsepower Triton V8, the 2015 Navigator sports a 3.5L V6 EcoBoost which increases the horsepower to 370 …

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