2017 North American International Auto Show
Trumpchi, China's Fastest Growing Car Brand In '16, Will Be Renamed In The U.S.
21 Apr 2017, 14:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / China’s number one car brand regarding growth in 2016 came to the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, and found that everyone took pictures of its nameplate. In its homeland, the name Chuanqi means “legendary” in a relaxed translation, but...
2017 BMW 5 Series Wins EyesOnDesign Award For User Experience
14 Jan 2017, 15:28 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW has fitted the G30 5 Series with a broad array of tech features, and they seem to be appreciated even by design specialists. The 2017 BMW 5 Series has received the EyesOnDesign Award for Best Designed User Experience. The said distinction wa...
Chevrolet Bolt EV Platform to Spawn "Huge Range of Vehicles," Possible SUV Next?
13 Jan 2017, 17:30 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / When you work in the automotive industry, you can be very secretive about your products and hope they make a big impact when launched, or you can start bragging about them the second the idea crosses your mind. The best example in the latter cat...
Bob Lutz Likes the Kia Stinger GT, He Says It Has an Outstanding Design
12 Jan 2017, 17:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Bob Lutz, the former Vice-President of General Motors, has given Road & Track his opinion of the Kia Stinger. The interview with the current executive of VLF Destino is entertaining to watch, as Bob Lutz goes all out and provides an honest o...
2018 Honda Odyssey Shows The Chrysler Pacifica How It's Done in Detroit
12 Jan 2017, 15:13 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Many people buy a minivan because they have, not because they want to. However, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the 2018 Odyssey looks better than some SUVs. This all-new model just made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show an...
Carbon Fiber Dash on 2018 Genesis G80 Sport Looks Out of Place
12 Jan 2017, 15:06 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We've talked about the G80 Sport on a number of occasions already, but we never had any interior photos to confirm that the dash is indeed covered in carbon fiber... until now. The dynamic version of the car that started the Genesis brand ...
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Is the Only Affordable Car We Want in Detroit
11 Jan 2017, 13:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Juke is Nissan showing off its design ideas, with a windshield inspired by helmet visor and a center console shape copied from the fuel tank of a motorcycle. Thus, it's not the right competitor for the current roster of practical yet small...
Vehicle Virgins Guy Slams 2017 Ford GT Over Cabin and Performance Details
11 Jan 2017, 10:30 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Back in 2015, Ford rocked the Detorit Auto Show by introducing the new GT prototype. Well, here we are, looking at the production Ford GT adorning the 2017 Detroit floor. Alas, the Blue Oval supercar isn't without its issues and we're her...
Vice President Joe Biden Visits 2017 Detroit Auto Show, Wants to Buy a Corvette
11 Jan 2017, 09:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Now 74 years of age, Joe Biden has been the Vice President of the United States since Barack Obama assumed office in 2009. He’ll soon have to make way for Dick Cheney, who’ll fill the role of vice prez once again after serving George W....
Volkswagen I.D. Buzz Is an Electric Mystery Machine in Detroit
11 Jan 2017, 09:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We know that automakers don't actually want to sell electric cars because they lose money. For most, they are just a way to offset emissions and please regulators. Despite its cute retro looks, the Fiat 500e has been largely unsuccessful, but ...
2018 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Debut in Detroit
10 Jan 2017, 22:32 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Impreza is brand new, but the WRX and STI models are just mild updates for the 2018 model year. You might want to look at these up-close shots of the cars before you spend your hard-earned money. Owning a hot Subaru is all about waking up at...
2018 Kia Stinger Looks Like a Porsche Panamera in Nardo Gray Paint
10 Jan 2017, 21:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Back in 2011, Kia showed a rear-wheel drive sedan concept called the GT. For a while, it looked like it was never going to happen. But we are looking the Stinger in the eyes at the Detroit Auto Show, and it's even better than expected. Kia ...
Chinese Automaker GAC Invades 2017 Detroit Auto, GS7 Looks Good
10 Jan 2017, 19:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This is the third time Chinese automaker GAC has come to the Detroit Auto Show and it's brought just as many cars, three. The company introduced a hybrid crossover, a regular SUV and an electric car to motor city, hoping the local crowd will l...
Infiniti Says QX50 Concept Is Almost Ready for Production in Detroit
10 Jan 2017, 18:39 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Putting a lot of money into an SUV concept seems slightly more unusual than massaging a coupe into the perfect shape. But the QX50 makes a hell of a lot more money than the Q60 two-door. The QX50 concept in Detroit takes its cues from the previo...
Mercedes-Maybach SUV Confirmed By Daimler CEO, But That's It For Now
10 Jan 2017, 17:42 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Daimler has revived the Maybach brand under Mercedes' banner, and it appears that the German outfit has big plans for it. Among these projects is an SUV that will bear the Mercedes-Maybach badge, which has long been rumored to happen. As it...
2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet Has One of the Best Interiors in Detroit
10 Jan 2017, 17:17 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We're not big on luxury convertibles, but the Audi S5 Cabriolet, revealed at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, is pretty impressive. The design is identical to that of the S5 Coupe, save for the silver front pillars and the lack of a roof. BMW mi...
Sergio Marchionne Slams Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200 As Bad Investments
10 Jan 2017, 17:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / During the 2017 Detroit Auto Show, the head honcho of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles decided to take up the stage and wear his heart on his sleeve. The highlight of Sergio Marchionne’s press conference at NAIAS is, somewhat surprisingly, that he i...
BMW Announces Pricing For M550i xDrive And 530e iPerformance
10 Jan 2017, 15:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / BMW has revealed the price of the second-quickest 5 Series, the M550i xDrive, along with its eco-friendly brother’s MSRP. The stock BMW 5 Series that can make the previous-gen M5 feel slow bears the name 2018 M550i xDrive and it starts fro...
NASCAR Has a New Face in Town: the 2018 Toyota Camry Racecar
10 Jan 2017, 15:07 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Toyota is pulling a double whammy at this year's North American International Auto Show by launching both the production version of its very successful Camry sedan and the NASCAR racer based on it at the same time. We've already shown ...
Jaguar Reveals F-Type Facelift, Comes With Multiple Tech Updates
10 Jan 2017, 14:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jaguar has updated the F-Type range for the 2018 model year. The new F-Type range goes on sale starting the first quarter of this year, and customers will have access to a limited edition that will be available at launch, which is called 400 Spo...