2012 detroit auto show
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo – More Power, Matte Paint: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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Inside, the Veloster Turbo comes with standard heated front seats and dual TFI screens flanking the speedometer and rev counter, designed to keep the driver informed of what’s going on at all times.
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Now Boasts 348-HP: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The standard six-speed manual has been updated with improved shifting feel, while both engines on the 2013 model can be teamed with Hyundai’s in-house designed and built eight-speed automatic with a SHIFTRONIC manual mode, activated by steering wheel mounted paddles.
Lexus LF-LC Concept Video – First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Easily one of the stars of this year’s Detroit Auto Show, and arguably the best looking, the Lexus LF-LC hybrid coupe concept is a bold look at the future styling direction of the brand, while also hinting at a new model. With styling cues from the new GS and the LFA supercar, there’s plenty of…
2013 Prius C Gets 53-MPG, Priced Under $19,000: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Toyota is updating its Prius family once again with the production version Prius C. The C stands for city, because this version of the Prius is smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient than its classic predecessor. The 2013 Prius C will be powered by a 1.5L four cylinder engine which produces 73 hp as well…
Bentley Continental GT V8 Targets the Two Percent: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Very few car companies can lay claim to have a twin-turbo charged, 500-hp, V8 as their entry level vehicle, but Bentley can. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the Bentley Continental GT V8 made its World premiere. While the original W12 version continues in production, this new V8 will be offered at a…
Toyota NS4 Concept Hints at Plug-in Hybrid That’s Not a Prius: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Every major auto manufacturer is always developing new and creative ways to improve their vehicles for the future. Today at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Toyota rolled out its NS4 concept complete with all of the new research and development advancements that the brand hopes to be including as standard production equipment in the near…
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept Looks Very Familiar: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
No one will accuse Honda of breaking the mold with the new Accord Coupe concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Then again, consistency is part of the Honda plan and has earned the company an excellent reputation. On hand for the car’s debut, American Honda Motor Co. Executive VP…
2013 Buick Encore Pits Itself as a BMW X1 Rival: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Looking like a jacked-up hatchback, Buick has unveiled its newest model today at the Detroit Auto Show today. Called the Encore, it’s part of the GM premium brand’s plan to move further down-market in search of added sales – an area it’s actually been very strong in recently with two full years of gains. An…
Acura NSX Concept Video – First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The star of the Detroit Auto Show, Acura has put itself back on the map by unveiling a concept car that will inspire the next NSX. Looking undeniably like an exotic, it’s actually quite a small machine – an indication of just how serious Acura is about keeping it light weight. For more details on…
2013 Ford Fusion Video – First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Ford is setting new records for fuel economy (and style) in the mid-size sedan segment with the debut of the new 2013 Fusion today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Available with three gasoline engines, including a 37 mpg highway 1.6-liter EcoBoost, a Fusion Hybrid will deliver 47 mpg city and 44…
2013 Acura RDX Trades Turbo-Four for V6: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
If you have been a fan of the turbo-charged motor in the current Acura RDX, you may not like what you’re about to read. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit MI., Acura unveiled the 2013 RDX, which is to ditch its unique turbo-charged motor for a more conventional 3.5-liter V6 motor….
Scion FR-S Drift Car Turns Rubber to Smoke With 600-HP: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Scion Racing has made its 2013 FR-S Drift Car official at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Less than a week ago, we spotted photos of the same car testing, and our assumptions proved correct: This is the Formula Drift race car for Ken Gushi and the 2012 drift season. Built in collaboration with GReddy, the…
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Provides “Range Generosity”: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The Volvo XC60 is getting a makeover for 2012, but not in the looks department. Aesthetically it will remain the same, but the power plant in the Volvo is getting quite an upgrade. There are many ways that Volvo is trying to improve fuel economy with this new hybrid system. The XC60 will be run by a…
Audi Q3 Vail Concept Revealed With 314-HP: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Audi has unveiled a themed vehicle in the form of their Q3 compact SUV at this year’s Detroit Auto Show. The Audi Q3 Vail is named after the famous winter sports venue in the US with winter sports and functionality as its theme. The themed design targets young enthusiasts of winter sports who love skiing…
Smart For-Us Electric Pick-Up Truck is a Niche Within a Niche: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Hollywood comedian John Lovitz was on hand in Detroit to help launch the Smart For-Us pick-up concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show today. Smart might have struggled with sales here in the USA with their fortwo model, but globally this eco-minded brand sold over 100,000 units in 2011. To capture the American…
2013 Acura ILX Sedan Doesn’t Look Like a Honda Civic: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Acura‘s new ILX sedan, based on the Honda Civic sedan, officially features Acura’s first hybrid system and has made its debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The 2013 Acura ILX will become the automaker’s new anchor in a strategy to capture entry-level luxury buyers. Acura’s target market with the ILX are intelligent, young professionals….
Acura NSX Concept Gets Mid-Engine V6 Hybrid SH-AWD: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Acura is bringing a dead legend back to life with the unveiling of their NSX concept at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The all new super car has lost some weight thanks to lightweight build materials and Acura’s race inspired philosophy of a well balanced power to weight ratio. The new NSX will be powered…
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Gets New Look, More Power
Looking to keep pace with its rivals Hyundai has revealed an updated Genesis Coupe, with a more Veloster-like nose and a significant increase in power. The base 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder gets a new twin-scroll turbo and a 53 percent larger intercooler to deliver a 30 percent power increase with 274 hp now available, while torque…
E-Bugster Concept Electrifies a Cult Icon: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
As it’s name suggests, the E-Bugster relies on pure electric power for motivation, in this case an 85 kW (114 hp) electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Projected range is over 100 miles according to VW, while three charging options are available.
BMW 3-Series Arrives With New Turbocharged Four Cylinder Engine: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Out of all BMW‘s sold worldwide, 1 in 3 is a 3 series sedan. The BMW 3-series is one of the German automakers most iconic name plates and has been revamped with quite a few new options and new exterior styling. The new 3 series sits a little bit longer and a little bit wider…
VW Jetta Hybrid is Like a German Prius: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Helping that cause, is the first seven-speed transmission installed in a Hybrid, in this case a Dual-Clutch unit.
2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Priced from $97,300: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
First announced back in late November of 2011, Porsche has officially debuted its 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S Cabriolet at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The new 911 Cabriolet features a soft-top, retractable roof with a glass rear window that has been glued directly to the outer fabric skin. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet will…
Chevy Code 130R Concept Brings Muscle Cars to the Modern Era: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Chevrolet rolled out two new concepts today at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, and the Code 130R is definitely the more ‘out there’ design of the two. With a wide and long stance, the Code 130R looks like a very strong and powerful four seat coupe. Unlike the TRU 140S, Chevy’s other concept revealed today…
2013 Cadillac ATS Video – First Look: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Unveiled on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, we had our first chance to run our paws over Cadillac’s new luxury sports sedan, the ATS. The car is a bold move by Caddy, which claims the ATS was built not just to compete along segment hallmarks like the BMW 3 Series, but to beat…
