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2013 Dodge Dart Officially Revealed: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
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According to Bigland, a major part of the Dart’s appeal lies with the interior, which has been conceived to maximize volume.
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept is a Crossover and Looks it: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
Nissan introduced its new Pathfinder Concept SUV at the Detroit Auto Show today. Boasting an all-new design, Nissan looks to provide more passenger comfort, innovative technology, and fuel-efficient performance when production versions hit the showroom this coming fall. The next Pathfinder promises an aerodynamic body combined with a more efficient V6 engine as well as…
Chevy Volt Super Bowl Ad Looks to Recreate Chrysler’s “Imported from Detroit” Buzz
Everything is big news in a small town, especially the chance at being featured in a Super Bowl commercial. For one small town, that possibility may become a reality if General Motors decides to run an ad they shot featuring Hamtramck, Michigan. The little town of about 20,000 people is all a twitter over their chance…
Buick Encore Teaser Pictures Released on Buick’s Facebook Page
It’s that time of year when lots of car companies are about to unveil new model’s at various auto shows around the world. Buick is no exception, and it will use the 2012 North American International Auto Show to unveil its latest creation, the Encore CUV. Before the veil is fully lifted off this new…
2013 BMW 3 Series To Debut In Detroit
Snow or no snow, BMW will be braving the Detroit winter to show off the 2013 F30 3 Series in its public debut January 12. The announcement comes after the initial debut earlier this month in Munich and reveals that there will be the standard and M Sport packages along with three new lines: sport,…
Chrysler Called Out On “Imported From Detroit” Campaign
We’ve all seen them. The “Imported from Detroit” ads that Chrysler is flooding the market with. Some people think it is a clever way to gain favor with Chrysler’s home audience, others simply do not like the ads themselves. Nomatter how you feel about them, one thing is clear – they are kind of misleading. A recent…
Mobile Strip Club Dubbed “Booty Lounge” Impounded In Detroit
Police in Detroit have impounded a strip club on wheels dubbed “The Booty Lounge” after it was spotted by Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. Joe Parsons, operator of The Booty Lounge, was busted for a number of technical violations, including being unable to prove that the bus had passed a safety inspection. Parsons…
MINI Partners With Red Bull For Art Of Motion Free Runner Competition
Free Runners from around the world converged in Detroit last weekend to compete in the MINI-sponsored Red Bull Art of Motion competition. This international free-running competition has been held in cities around the world, and the event in Detroit was the only US stop, as well as the final one, for the 2011 series. This…
NASCAR Stars Lead Chevy Volt Owners Convoy at Woodward Dream Cruise [Video]
NASCAR big boys, Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon attended a Chevrolet Volt Homecoming Parade in metro Detroit on August 18 as a part of the festivities surrounding the annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Over 50 owners from 12 different states attended the even, with both Johnson and Gordon included in the pack as actual Volt owners….
Maserati To Build First U.S Made SUV at Chrysler Plant
Fiat’s luxurious Maserati brand has plans to build its first Jeep Grand Cherokee based SUV at Chrysler’s Jefferson North assembly plant in Detroit. The eagerly anticipated concept version of the model will debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show next month. CEO of Fiat and Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, aims to expand Maserati and Alfa Romeo by…
Chryser/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne Warns Industry Of Rising Chinese Automakers
Fiat CEO and the auto industry’s wise old grandpa, Sergio Marchionne, warned the industry that “the day of reckoning is inevitably coming,” when Chinese automakers begin exporting on a massive scale. Marchionne is usually regarded as being “usually four steps ahead of everybody else,” according to Chrysler executives. It’s no surprise then that his warning,…
Imported From Detroit Project Launched With 8 Mile Style and Chrysler [Video]
The famous ‘Imported from Detroit’ Super Bolw ad staring rapper Eminem featuring the new Chrysler 200 was very successful for the automaker, and Chrysler is hoping to further this with yet another musical tie-in. Building on this success, the Chrysler brand and Eight Mile Style, a Detroit-based publisher of Eminem compositions, have partnered to release a…
Lingenfelter Opens Private Car Collection for One Day Tour Opportunity
Legendary tuning company Lingenfelter is opening his doors. For a small donation to charity, generously-minded enthusiasts can peek at the company’s amazing private collection. Ken Lingenfelter, cousin of NHRA racer and company founder John, is allowing a peek into the Michigan warehouse for just one day. Inside, one can expect an array of 60s and…
GM May Test EN-V In Detroit
General Motors may be testing the EN-V mobility concept vehicles in its Detroit hometown. GM North America President Mark Ruess said that Detroit would be a “perfect” area to test the futuristic machines. EN-V, known as the Electric Networked Vehicle, is GM’s answer to changing transportation in traffic choked cities such as Tokyo. The vehicle is a battery-powered…
Is Detroit The Next Silicon Valley?
Could the motor city be turning into tech town usa? In a CNN Money special, Detroit’s automotive related technology boom is highlighted for its recent increase technology related jobs. Tech job openings rose 82% in Detroit, with companies like Google and Ford hiring engineers en masse. According to the report, Google says this will be its…
Chrysler’s ‘Imported From Detroit’ Merchandise Sporting a New Logo
The money spent on that Super Bowl ad was well worth it. Now, Chrysler is running with the success of the ad that featured Eminem, and their Imported from Detroit merchandise line is sporting a new logo. The line of products is adorned with the new logo that the company says “represents the hardworking spirit…
GMC Granite Confirmed For Production, Again
A few months ago the Granite concept, the darling of GMC’s display at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, was slated to enter production. But GM internal management never confirmed it, and the matter was dropped. Now, the GMC Granite has been given the go-ahead for production…again. Motor Trend reports, from a source within GM, that…
Chrysler’s ‘Imported From Detroit’ T-Shirts Make Cool Fashion Statement
Now that Eminem has made both Detroit and driving a Chrysler cool again, the automaker is capitalizing on the new found popularity that its Super Bowl ad has delivered. You can now own your very own “Imported From Detroit” T-shirt, courtesy of Chrysler. Even if you’re not really from the Motor City, you can still…
Ford Ecoboost V6 To Be Torn Down In Live Demonstration At 2011 Detroit Auto Show
After going through the equivalent of 160,000 miles worth of grueling tasks, Ford will take apart an Ecoboost V6 selected for the evaluation process, in a bid to demonstrate that the boosted V6 can be a viable alternative to traditional V8s. The V6, which was randomly pulled from the regular production line, was put into…
Motor City Landmark Closes After 91 Years
Vinsetta’s most recent owner, Jack Marwil, purchased the garage back in 1989, but on the recent passing of his wife has elected to take a career change, selling up shop and enrolling in law school.
Porsche Returning To NAIAS In 2011
After a three year hiatus, Porsche is returning to the Detroit Auto Show for 2011. With porsche sales up nearly 25% and a host of new vehicle launches slated for the upcoming calender year, including a rumored redesign of the 911, Porsche is likely seeking a high profile platform for their new vehicles. “We’re very…
Model T Plant to Become a Museum?
Given it’s rich history, the Woodward Avenue Action Association, if it was awarded the $25,000 grant from the This Place Matters prize, would use the funds as part of a larger project, to turn the plant into a historical site
Jesse Jackson’s Cadillac Escalade Jacked In Detroit
Noted civil rights leader Jesse Jackson had his Cadillac Escalade stolen in Detroit after making an appearance at a “Green Jobs” rally sponsored by the UAW as part of its “Jobs, Justice and Peace” demonstration. One day after the rally, the Escalade used by Jackson to tool around Detroit was found with its windows smashed…
Detroit Mayor’s GMC Yukon Denali Has Wheels Stolen
The Detroit-area wheel thieves have struck again, this time liberating the giant chrome 20″ rims off of Mayor Dave Bing’s GMC Yukon Denali. The SUV, which police say is used by Bing’s family, was allegedly parked in a secure lot at Bing’s condominium. No other vehicles were targeted, and a replacement set of dubs were…
