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Detroit2016 Toyota Tacoma: Younger Than Ever!
The Toyota Tacoma as we know it—and as we have known it since the second generation was released in 2004—is about to turn over a new leaf with a fresh face. The 2016 edition of this (once) popular intermediate pickup has just been unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. It …
DetroitBMW X3 And X4 M?
In a recent interview at the Detroit Auto Show, BMW’s M division director shared some interesting details about what we can expect in the near future. First of all, the M2 is coming; there have been no official announcements yet, but prototypes have been seen roaming around Europe for a …
DetroitElon Musk’s Opinion Of The Chevrolet Bolt
In a recent presentation at the Detroit Auto Show, Chevy announced that they were working on an electric vehicle that would be on the market soon. It would cost $30,000, go 320 kilometres on a single charge and be available in 2017. We also saw the Chevrolet Bolt, a concept …
DetroitForza Motorsport 6 Announced In Detroit
Turn 10 Studios and Microsoft rode on the wave of the Ford GT’s success at the Detroit Auto Show to announce an important bit of information (at least for the gamers among us): not only will the Forza series welcome a sixth opus in its ranks, but the car that …
DetroitAudi Q3 Updated For Detroit
After unveiling their full-size Q7 SUV at the Detroit Auto Show, Audi quietly presented the 2016 Q3, its smaller sibling. This vehicle is taking its first steps on our continent, but it has already been sold in the rest of the world for a few years. To keep its look …
DetroitChevrolet: An Improved Volt And A Prototype Electric Bolt
Chevrolet invited some 50 original Volt owners to attend the unveiling of the new Volt, to be launched as a 2016 model. This is a complete redesign, trimmer and lighter by 100 kilos, that promises an increased all-electric range of 80 kilometres, which is 20 kilometres more than the original, …
Detroit2016 Nissan Titan: Did They Get It Right This Time?
Will the Japanese manufacturer be successful this time? With the 2016 Titan, Nissan continues to venture into the full-size pickup truck market that is largely the private preserve of the Big Three. Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the new Titan will go on sale in Canada in late 2015, …
DetroitAcura NSX: Here At Last
Finally, here it is! After years of waiting, the final version of the new NSX was revealed at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, following a lengthy development process during which one of the prototypes caught fire and burned to the ground during testing at the Nürburgring in Germany. The second-generation …
DetroitRAM 1500 HFE: An Economical Truck?
Apart from the Rebel (an off-road truck with a different front end), RAM also unveiled the 1500 EcoDiesel HFE, which is their most economical truck yet. As the name implies, the EcoDiesel HFE uses the 3 litre diesel engine that RAM has been (successfully) using for some time now. It …
DetroitPorsche 911 Targa 4 GTS Unveiled In Detroit
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Targa, Porsche decided to offer a GTS version of the model, which they presented at the Detroit Auto Show. Just like all other GTS models, the Targa features larger black wings, a more aggressive bumper, black headlight housings and embroidered seats. Since …
DetroitHonda's Future: Some News From Detroit
At the Detroit Auto Show, Honda presented its FCV Concept, a vehicle that uses a fuel cell drivetrain, and also shared some information regarding the brand’s future. The manufacturer has not shared many technical specifications, but we know that the concept features a fuel cell 33% smaller than the one …
DetroitInfiniti Q60 Concept: Coupe Planned For 2016
At a special event prior to the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, Infiniti officially unveiled its Q60 Concept Coupe. It gives us a good idea of what the brand’s upcoming sports coupe will look like; the new coupe is due to go on sale in 2016, according to Michael Bartsch, Vice …
DetroitAudi Q7: Lighter, But As Luxurious As Ever
When the time came to build the next iteration of the Audi Q7, the engineers tried to keep the vehicle’s weight as low as possible in an effort to try and improve fuel economy without having to spend a fortune on engine technologies. The results speak for themselves: the 2016 …
Detroit2016 Buick Cascada: For The Wind-In-Your-Hair Crowd
A quarter century has gone by since the Buick line-up included a convertible. To fill the gap, America’s Grand Old Brand thumbed through GM Europe’s catalogue and came up with a ready-made compact drop-top. A wave of the corporate wand, and lo! The new 2016 Buick Cascada, a rather fetching …
DetroitHyundai: An Improved Sonata Hybrid And A Plug-In One
At the Detroit Auto Show, Hyundai just announced they would produce their very-first plug-in hybrid, the Sonata PHEV. The sedan will feature a 9.8 kWh battery, which is six times larger than the one found in the Sonata Hybrid. This should give it a range of 35 km in all-electric …
DetroitHere Is The 2016 Lincoln MKX
At the Detroit Auto Show, Lincoln finally unveiled the production version of their new-and-improved 2016 MKX. This new version will replace the outgoing model, which had been with us since 2007. The base engine will be a 3.7-litre V6 developing 300 horsepower, but the real novelty is the 2.7-litre Ecoboost …
DetroitRAM Rebel: A Ford Raptor Lookalike
RAM has wanted to build an off-road version of their 1500 trucks for a long time; they had the Power Wagon version of their HD vehicles, but still needed a ‘’small’’ truck that could go play in the mud. This issue has been resolved with the arrival of the RAM …
DetroitHyundai Santa Cruz: For the Millennials
Hyundai unveiled a daring concept at the Detroit Auto Show that, if it were produced, could launch a new market: the Santa Cruz, a small and stylish truck for the city. While it looks like a two-door truck, the Santa Cruz features a rear-hinged set of doors behind the front …
DetroitThe North American Car/Truck Of The Year Award Goes To...
Each year, a panel of automotive journalists vote for the North American Car Of The Year and the North American Truck Of The Year, two prizes awarded to vehicles that marked the industry in the last year. In the car category, the bronze medal was awarded to the Hyundai Genesis, …
DetroitDiesel Land Rovers For North America
If you are looking to combine the typically British luxury of a Land Rover with surprisingly good fuel economy, the manufacturer has unveiled something that might interest you: the Range Rover HSE Td6 and Range Rover Sport HSE Td6. As their names imply, these two SUVs are powered by turbodiesel …
DetroitShelby GT350R: More Venom For Ford’s Snake
Somewhere, a group of die-hard Ford enthusiasts were avidly following the launch of the Shelby GT350. When the performance specs were announced and the crowd went wild, these few fans shook their head in disbelief; the car was not up to their expectations. Ford listened to them, and created the …
Detroit2017 Ford F-150 Raptor: Less Thirst, More Brawn
We yearned and clamored for it; as soon as the new Ford F-150 was released, there were voices that asked if the brawny Raptor was going to come back. At the Detroit Auto Show, Ford finally reassured us that wildlife aficionados will be able to barrel down the woods in …
DetroitBuick Avenir: An Appropriate Name For A Big New Sedan
Buick created shock waves mere hours before the first media day of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show when it took the wraps off a concept dubbed Avenir – simply French for “future”. The big luxury sedan prompted spontaneous and prolonged applause from a few hundred journalists and guests gathered in …
Detroit2016 Toyota Tacoma: Coming Soon!
Toyota Tacoma Rebuilt Inside and Out • New Engine, Transmissions, and Suspension Tuning • Legendary TRD Off-road Toughness • Designed, Engineered and Assembled in North America (DETROIT, USA – January 12, 2015) Whatever the terrain, Tacoma is king of the hill. Rebuilt inside and out with an all-new powertrain and …
Detroit2016 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S: Lap The Nürburgring With Style
Have you recently looked at the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, with its 520 horsepower that can dispatch the 0-100 km/h run in 4.5 seconds, but convinced yourself that it was not sufficient to get your kids to school safely? The Stuttgart manufacturer has something just for you: meet the 2016 Cayenne …
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Infiniti Q60 Concept
Infiniti has set out to captivate the imagination and exhilaration of sports coupe fans with the stunning Q60 Concept. Premiered at the 2015 North American International Auto Show, the two-door concept hints at Infiniti's next sports coupe.
Detroit2016 Ford GT: Glorious Return For The Legendary Supercar
One of the major events of the 2015 Detroit Auto Show will surely be the unveiling of the all-new 2016 Ford GT. After a 10-years hiatus, the car is back to defend Ford’s honour on race tracks around the world. To do this, the GT will feature state-of-the-art technologies: a …
DetroitAlfa Romeo's 4C Goes Topless At The Detroit Auto Show
A few days ago Alfa Romeo announced that they had something new to show off at the Detroit Auto Show, and we were anticipating a convertible 4C; prototypes have been seen running around in the last few months, and such a car made a lot of sense for the manufacturer.
DetroitHere Is The 2016 Lexus GS F (with press release)
TORRANCE, Calif. - Jan. 6, 2015 – Lexus is yet again showing its sporty disposition and rumbling into Detroit. The luxury vehicle manufacturer has announced the much-anticipated GS F performance sedan, which combines a refined four-door package with the speed and agility of a premium sports car, will be revealed …
DetroitInfiniti Q60 Concept: The First Picture
Infiniti will launch the final version of its Q60 Concept at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show, but that didn’t stop the manufacturer from releasing a picture of the car today. Just as we expected, the concept took a few features from the Q80 Inspiration, a coupe that was unveiled at …
DetroitNext Lexus F: A Super-Sedan In The Making?
After showing us that they intend to produce a full array of performance vehicles with the launch of the RC F, Lexus teased a picture of the next car that will bear the F badge. For now, information about this new vehicle is limited, but we can see an aggressive …
DetroitNissan Will Unveil Next-Gen Titan In Detroit
On January 12, Nissan will present the next iteration of their Titan full-size truck. The Japanese manufacturer has targeted the Detroit Auto Show to launch their pickup trucks (an excellent decision, since they wouldn't be relevant in Japan). The Titan has never been a strong seller in its segment; it's …
DetroitSecond-Generation Audi Q7 Unveiled
Audi just unveiled the second generation of their Q7 SUV, which should arrive in dealerships as a 2015 model. The vehicle was originally set to be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, but an anonymous source leaked a few pictures early, forcing the manufacturer to send a press release earlier …
DetroitInfiniti Q60 Concept Set To Hit Detroit
In a quick press release, Infiniti teased us with a picture that gives us an idea of what their Q60 Concept will look like. If you have a sense of déja-vu, it’s okay: the manufacturer has a habit of teasing its concepts with black and white shots highlighting the car’s …
DetroitSay Hi To The 2015 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works
An Australian website just found some pictures and specifications for the next iteration of the 2015 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works. A concept was presented last year at the Detroit Auto Show, and it seems that the manufacturer intends to reveal the production version at the same show this year.
DetroitNext Toyota Tacoma To Be Unveiled In Detroit
After stagnating for nearly half a decade, the midsize pickup truck segment is slowly coming back to life. With the arrival of the all-new Colorado/Canyon duo, people have started to look back into this market niche, which up until recently had only offered the 10 year old Nissan Frontier and …
DetroitMercedes-Benz GLE Coupe: Targeting The BMW X6
The Internet has handed us yet another freebie: after a picture of their newest SUV leaked yesterday, Mercedes-Benz had no choice but to fully unveil the GLE Coupe. Manufacturers rarely point out who their competitors are, but a quick glance at the new GLE Coupe is enough to reveal that …

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