Posts Tagged ‘detroit auto show’

Audi introduces the next MMI

Monday, July 21st, 2008
If you're buying an A8 this year, prepare to spend a lot of time getting to know your new MMI system. We have consistently thought that Audi's buttons-and-knob interface is the best, and it looks like they've put an entire NASA team on the job of making it better. A seven-inch TFT screen with 800x40......

Lincoln revival includes production of MKT, killing Mark LT pickup

Monday, March 17th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the Lincoln MKT ConceptWhen Ford previewed the 2009 Ford F-150 ahead of the Detroit Auto Show, it was non-committal when asked how the new top shelf Platinum edition would affect the Lincoln Mark LT luxury pickup. While the Mark LT proved to be more commercially s......

Audi A5 convertible coming in 2009

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
We reported exactly one year ago today that an Audi A5 convertible was in the works. Word's out now that the upcoming drop-top will be manufactured in Neckarsulm, a city in northern Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The Audi RS 4 will be the new A5 vert's assembly line buddy at this plant.The new topless ......

Updated Mazda RX-8 now on sale in Japan

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mazda RX-8While we've already seen the new digs that Mazda has given its 2+2, rotary-powered RX-8 model at the Tokyo Auto Salon and Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, the car that's always been shown up to this point has been the top shelf RS model. Per......

Geneva 2008: No diesel hybrids for Toyota says Watanabe

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
The Geneva Motor Show this week was riddled with diesel hybrid concepts from several manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen. All of those systems seem destined for production in the next couple of years, particularly the VW Golf TDI hybrid. One company that won't be joining that p......

Spy Shots: Five-door Ford Fiesta snapped, still not the sedan

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Click above for more high-res spy shots of the Ford Fiesta five-door hatchWe can't wait to see the production three-door Ford Fiesta in person tomorrow at the Geneva Motor Show, though there are plenty of other model variants planned for this Mazda2-based B-segment car, including this five-door hat......

Spy Shots: Production Cadillac CTS Coupe spied!

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
When the Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept was revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January, no overt mention was made that the car would go into production. But c'mon, it's a no brainer if Caddy wants to compete with its German rivals on every level. Though we still have no official word on the CTS Coupe'......

Geneva ‘08 Preview: Mercedes Vision GLK BlueTec Diesel Hybrid concept gets 40mpg

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the MB GLK HybridWhen Mercedes-Benz premiered the new GLK compact SUV at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the styling struck most people as at best awkward. With the outward appearance of the full-size GL shrunk down to an Escape-sized vehicle, it still looks ......

Audi announces the 44mpg TT 2.0 TDI quattro

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi TT 2.0 TDI quattroAfter Audi unveiled the almighty R8 V12 TDI at the Detroit Auto Show, I asked the obvious question and they made it clear that they had no plans to build a production version. Now that the disappointment has subsided somewhat, Audi is ......

VIDEO: Cadillac CTS-V promo film

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Click above to view videoThe 2009 Cadillac CTS-V appears to have the power and performance to take on the best that Germany has to offer, and GM's marketing team is just itching for the chance to brag about it. Following the jump is a two minute long tribute to the most powerful production Cadillac......