Trend Results : Detroit Auto Show

Volkswagen Touareg R Preview

Posted on 08.26.2010 13:00 by Simona Filed under: Volkswagen | suv | hybrid cars | Detroit Auto Show | Volkswagen Touareg | future cars | Cars | Car Reviews | Volkswagen The Volkswagen R GmbH division is busy at work again, and thisShow More Summary

2010 Woodward Dream Cruise: Autoblog's Livestream starts Saturday, 10AM EST

1.5 million people. 40,000 cars. 16 miles of famous Woodward Ave. It's that time of year again to cover our favorite event near the city of Detroit (we love the Detroit Auto Show, but c'mon, it happens in the dead of winter): the Woodward...Show More Summary

2011 Dodge Durango Unveiled (Sort of)

Through the 1990s, Chrysler had a flair for new product introductions. One of those more memorable roll-out occurred in the 1991 Detroit Auto Show when they sent their Jeep Grand Cherokee (significantly their first new SUV designed under Chrysler’s guidance) through a wall of glass. Equally as important during this era of flash were the [...]

Volkswagen to Launch Hybrid Beetle at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Next year, Volkswagen's most recognizable, dome-shaped classic will be getting a redesign. According to Autoblog Green, VW plans to debut a Beetle with a hybrid powertrain and a new exterior design at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. The car's specs should be similar to the New Compact Coupe (NCC) that VW revealed last year. Show More Summary

Volkswagen to Unveil Hybrid Beetle Next Year

The classic VW Beetle is about to get a(nother) green makeover: Volkswagen is set to unveil a hybrid Bug at next year’s Detroit auto show. The 20 kilowatt lithium battery will get the Love Bug roughly 45 miles on a gallon — and that’s just one part of the new “radical design“. Read the rest of [...]

SIA Flashback – The Big Apple’s Big Auto Shows

Sure, most of the big show car debuts take place at the Detroit auto show these days, but the New York auto show is no slouch, especially with 110 years of history behind it. In SIA #75, June 1983, Audrey M. Snediker reviewed that history and showed us some of the more unique and eye-catching [...]

2013 Chrysler 200C with range-extender technology

Chrysler first unveiled the possibility of a 200C going into production at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, by exhibiting a Chrysler EV 200C. News is Chrysler has now filed a request to register the 200C name as a trademark, which means, a production model might not be too far away. Reports are saying Chrysler is [...]

Report: Economy kills Kia Soul'ster

Kia Soul'ster concept - Click above for high-res image gallery If you've been crossing your fingers for a production version of the Kia Soul'ster concept from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, prepare to be disappointed. According to a report...Show More Summary

2011 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo To Debut At Paris: Report

Following January's unveiling of the new 2011 Ford Focus in Detroit, reports are emerging this week that the hotter Focus XR5 Turbo (Focus ST in Europe) will debut at this year's Paris Auto Show in October. Of course, with the three-door...Show More Summary

More on Audi's future R5 sports car

Posted on 07.22.2010 19:00 by Simona Filed under: Audi | coupe | sports cars | future cars | Audi R4 | Cars | Car News At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show Audi unveiled a new version of their E-tron concept car. It previewed a new sports car that until now was rumored to be called the R4. Show More Summary

Surprise, Surprise: Patent Trouble Quashes 100 MPG Revenge Verde Hybrid Supercar

The last we heard of America's Revenge Designs and its Verde 'HP2ge' hybrid supercarwas at the Detroit Auto Show back in January and since then things have been very quiet on all fronts regarding the up-and-coming supercar start-up. As you may recall, Revenge Designs is a tuner of GM products turned niche automaker and the company's latest product...

Official Audi A7 Sportback Unveiling Coming July 26

The Audi A7 Sportback has been around in concept form since the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, but it'll finally get its official production unveiling in just one week. The news follows last week's launch of a new teaser site and this time, it comes with a teaser video. The A7 Sportback itself is expected to follow Audi's typical trend of offering A, S...

Audi A7 Sportback release set for Munich on July 26

We first saw the A7 Sportback at the Detroit Auto Show in 2009. Audi has now confirmed the official launch of the vehicle for July 26, in Munich. The entry model car is expected to use a 152kW, 2.8-litre V6 engine and then a 223kW supercharged 3.0-litre V6, up to a 4.2-litre V8. As for [...]

Patent drawings reveal 2012 Chevrolet Aveo sedan

2012 Chevrolet Aveo patent drawings - Click above for high-res image gallery The public got its first look at the all-new 2012 Chevrolet Aveo at this year's Detroit Auto Show, but the RS Concept was only shown as a five-door hatchback, and as we all know, four-door sedans remain the preferred form factor here in the U.S. Show More Summary

Hyundai’s new sporty coupe to make U.S. debut at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Report: Volkswagen Bluesport Finally Approved For Production

Ever since its debut at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the Volkswagen Bluesport concept has been turning heads and wagging tongues over its good looks, solid performance, and green profile. But despite all the positive buzz, it has faced a hard road to get production approval--until now, according to a new report. The news is that unnamed insiders at...

2011: Detroit Auto Show: Production Hyundai Veloster Tiberon to Debut

Hyundai Veloster concept has been considered one of the hottest vehicles to debut in the past few years, with high hopes it would make production. Well, it looks like Hyundai listened: the automaker has announced a...

Saab 9-4X Crossover to be revealed later this year

Posted on 06.30.2010 09:00 by Simona Filed under: Saab | crossover | future cars | Saab 9-4X | Cars | Car News The Saab 9-4X BioPower was unveiled at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show and although it created quite a stir before it was unveiled, consumers left the concept behind without as much as a glance backward. Show More Summary

Report: GMC Granite approved for production [w/poll]

GMC Granite concept - Click above for high-res image gallery When General Motors debuted the GMC Granite concept at this year's Detroit Auto Show, it was a huge hit with both the media and public in attendance. A small hatchback like...Show More Summary

Production of the Volkswagen BlueSport Hits a Snag

After wowing the crowds at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, VW has yet to put its sensible little concept into production.When the BlueSport debuted, nearly everybody with a pulse wanted one. And, why not? It’s a sexy little roadster (about the size of a Mazda MX-5), with a 180 hp diesel mounted in the middle. Even [...]