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BMW Vision ConnectedDrive Roadster Concept Previews Future BMW Design, Technology
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BMW has just revealed what it calls the Vision ConnectedDrive ahead of the concept’s official debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Continuing a design theme from the Vision EfficientDynamics concept, look for both of these forward-thinking vehicles to inspire BMW’s next generation of cars. And while the EfficientDynamics concept previewed next-gen drivetrain technology, the ConnectedDrive…
Chicago 2011: Dodge Durango R/T Debuts, Durango Heat Gets R/T Style With V6 Power
Debuting at the Chicago Auto Show alongside a new lineup of four other RT models for 2011, perhaps the most exciting is the return of the Dodge Durango R/T for 2011. Based on the all-new Durango platform, Dodge brand CEO Ralf Gilles points to the near sedan-like ride and handling characteristics of this powerful SUV,…
Chicago 2011: Five Axis Project CT Shows the More Exciting Side of Hybrids, Lexus
Lexus is a brand desperate to grow its appeal among younger buyers and while the new CT200h hybrid hatchback might be more of a European-targeted vehicle, apart from the IS series, it’s easily the most attractive car to the Gen-X and Gen-Y crowd from the Toyota luxury brand here in North America. To help convey…
Chicago 2011: Audi TT-RS Makes U.S Debut as Sales Announcement Looms
A day ahead of an expected announcement by Audi that it will offer the TT-RS in the U.S., the German automaker is showcasing the sports car at the Chicago Auto Show. Later this month, Audi Canada will be showing the same car at the Canadian International Auto Show and company representatives have confirmed it will…
Chicago 2011: Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec Impresses With 429 Luxurious Korean Horses
For 2012 Hyundai has announced several updates to the Genesis luxury sedan, including the addition of an 8-speed automatic transmission and direct-injection for the V6 model, taking horsepower up 43 ticks to 333-hp. But the big news is the addition of a new 5.0 R-Spec model with the same 8-speed transmission, but with that extra…
Chicago 2011: Ram Tradesman Offers Utility on a Budget
Debuting alongside the updated Heavy Duty models, Chrysler’s new Ram truck brand unveiled the Ram Tradesman today at the Chicago Auto Show as a budget oriented model for fleet customers, small contractors and for use on construction sites. The Tradesman might be light on the frilly things, but it’s ideally equipped where it counts with…
Chicago 2011: Ram Heavy Duty Updates Bring Class-Leading Torque, Towing
Chrysler’s new Ram brand is looking to get on top in the truck segment, announcing today at the Chicago Auto Show a new high-output Cummins diesel engine that will deliver best-in-class torque. The new 6.7-liter diesel engine will also deliver several other class-topping statistics, which Ram will exploit under a new ‘strength in numbers’ marketing…
Chicago 2011: 500-HP Hyundai Veloster Rallycross Racer Revealed
To help promote the new Veloster to the Gen-Y and under crowd, Hyundai has decided to bolster the coupe’s credentials by taking it racing. And in keeping with the car’s demographic, it’s won’t be racing in the more mainstream World Challenge or Grand Am series, but in an arena where the Red Bull-drinking youth of…
Chicago 2011: 2012 Dodge Charger Says ‘Get Out of My Way’
Making damn-near everything on the road look as cute as a Smart car by comparison Dodge has just unveiled the new 2012 Charger SRT8 at the Chicago Auto Show. Revealed by Dodge brand CEO Ralph Gilles, he described the new front-end treatment as having the sort of look that, “will make those people who hog…
Chicago 2011: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI First Live Photos
Releasing all the details late last night, Volkswagen officially revealed the new 2012 Jetta GLI today at the Chicago Auto Show. While the new 2011 Jetta was created with the U.S. market in mind, with a larger interior, less sophisticated suspension and lower base price, the 2012 GLI brings over from Europe all that Volkswagen…
Chevy Camaro ZL1 Unveiled at Chicago Auto Show With 550-HP Supercharged V8
To help celebrate 100 years of Chevrolet, the brand has just unveiled “the most technically advanced Camaro ever,” the ZL1. The name might not sound quite as retro-cool as ZR1 (the rumored badge for this beast), but it does have a noted history in the Camaro ranks. Bringing the muscle car into the sports car…
Chicago 2011: Hyundai Debuts 500-HP AWD Veloster Rally Car [Video]
The Veloster was designed to grow Hyundai’s enthusiast base, especially with young males, and in order to bolster the new compact coupe’s appeal Hyundai intends to take it racing. A less than conventional car, Hyundai will enter the car in a less than conventional series, forgoing road course style motorsports for the off-road thrills of…
2012 Hyundai Genesis R-Spec Boasts 429-HP, Upgraded V6 Gets 333-HP
Hyundai has just revealed the 2012 Genesis luxury sedan at the Chicago Auto Show, including a new 429-hp R-Spec performance model, as well as important upgrades to the V6 and V8 powertrains. With nearly a half a liter more displacement than the standard V8, the Tau 5.0-liter also gains direct-injection technology to deliver 429-hp at…
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Debuts in Chicago With Mean New Look, 465-hp V8
After restyling the Charger for 2011, Dodge has just unveiled what might just be the brand’s best looking car ever, the Charger SRT8. With a gaping front opening, the Charger has plenty of muscle to back up the look thanks to a 6.4-liter V8 that pumps out 465-hp and an equally awesome 465 lb-ft of…
Chicago 2011: Dodge Unveils Five New R/T Models Including Durango and Grand Caravan
After having released revamped versions of all its models for 2011, Dodge has announced a strong followup today at the Chicago Auto Show, debuting a total of five R/T performance models. Among the list are expected vehicles like the Charger and Challenger, while less conventional R/T vehicles include the Journey, Durango and yes, even the…
Chicago 2011: Buick Regal eAssist Adds Mild-Hybrid Option to Regal Lineup With 26/37-MPG
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The fastest growing brand in America last year, Buick is looking to expand its offerings with a new eAssist mild-hybrid version of its new Regal model. Introduced just prior to the Chicago Auto Show the car will sit at the opposite end of the spectrum from the 255-hp Regal GS when it comes to fuel…
Dodge Grand Caravan R/T ‘Man Van’ to Debut at Chicago Auto Show
Dodge will unwrap the ‘Man Van’ tomorrow at the Chicago Auto Show, a testosterone-infused version of its Grand Caravan family hauler. Officially billed as the Grand Caravan R/T, the new model is scheduled to arrive at dealers this Spring and is designed with a more masculine approach. The actual goal of the vehicle isn’t entirely…
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Revealed With 200-HP and a Proper Rear Suspension
After crafting a larger, lower-dollar, more basic and less impressive Jetta for the U.S. market, Volkswagen has just revealed a car that clearly states the company’s simultaneous mission to maintain a focus on performance. Yup, Vee-Dub fan boys, your car has arrived. The 2012 Jetta GLI comes with the sort of equipment you’d expect from…
BMW Z2 to Debut at Geneva Auto Show
With the current Z4 having grown considerably over its predecessor, rumors of a more compact BMW sports car have been circulating for years. Those rumors will become reality at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, when the German automaker unveils the rumored Z2. According to one Australian outlet, an unnamed BMW exec confirmed the debut while…
Acura Confirms Sports Car Development Under Way, NSX Successor Unlikely
Acura may have officially begun its quest back to relevance. Then again, maybe not. According to a recent report out of Japan, Honda CEO Takashi Ito made known to reporters that the automaker is once-again revisiting plans to build a sports car. Reconfirming that news, Car & Driver is now reporting a a similar story…
Ram Brand Rumored to Unveil New Commercial Vehicle at Chicago Auto Show
The Chrysler Group of brands is set to unveil several new models at the Chicago Auto Show later this week, with rumors pointing towards a new commercial vehicle for the Ram truck brand. According to Automotive News, the vehicle will be, “a truck aimed at carpenters, plumbers and other tradesmen.” Ram (formerly Dodge trucks) already…
2012 Hyundai Genesis to Debut in Chicago With 5.0-Liter V8, 8-Speed Transmission
Later this week Hyundai will debut a mid-cycle update for the Genesis Sedan at the Chicago Auto Show with some major powertrain upgrades. Along with the usual face-lift and trim changes, the 2012 Genesis will get a larger 5.0-liter V8 engine that could make as much as 429-hp and 379 lb-ft of torque – an…
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Rumored to Debut at NY Auto Show
With Volkswagen having teased its new 2012 Beetle during last night’s Super Bowl, the official reveal won’t come for quite a few more weeks. According to at least one report the car isn’t scheduled to debut until the New York Auto Show in April. Inspired by the Ragster Concept, the new shape will be more…
India Poised to Become World’s 4th Largest Auto Market by 2015
India continues to boom, as a population, an economy and as a middle-class. And with that comes cars, lots of cars. According to a new study by Booz & Company, India will become the world’s 4th largest car market by 2015. Currently that spot is held by Brazil, another emerging market, which is likely to…
