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5:44 PM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
John Krafcik, Hyundai CEO just served us a beer at Slow’s. #naias
12:56 PM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
Sorry Ford, but this is the coolest truck at your stand.
12:23 PM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
Most cringe-inducing press conference goes to Hyundai. But the HCD-14 concept could be a Best of Show.
Suicide doors, a phenomenal interior and a face that’s going to influence future premium products from Hyundai.
But awkward name and styling aside, the entire infotainment system is gesture based and – amazingly – fully functional. Make a twisting motion with your hand and the volume increases; swipe left and right to scroll through tracks or radio stations; pinch and twist to change the head-up display mapping. We don’t buy it until we try it, but color us intrigued.
12:04 PM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
APPLAUSE
11:51 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
Think “four-wheeled appliance” and the Corolla inevitably springs to mind. Toyota wants to change that and the Furia concept is the first step. It’s got all the required concept car flare: a wide stance, a bright paint job and preposterously large wheels. None of which will make it to production. And then there’s the rear roof line which would charitably be described as… original. Still, it’s nice to see Toyota taking a few chances, even if falls flat on its face.
11:38 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
You know what the world needs? A 202 MPH convertible. Bentley answers the call with the Continental GT Speed.
11:18 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
11:08 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
We are accustomed to being handed all sorts of press kits but the chocolate bars wrapped in QR codes from #mini are adorable!
10:55 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
Gotta love the Ferrari… Always.
10:40 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
Be sure to check out our gallery of the new Corvette Stingray that was unveiled here at the Detroit Auto Show!
10:27 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
We have no idea what Cirque du Soleil and the Infiniti Q50 have in common, but now we desperately want lightsabers that spell out words.
10:23 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
This is not the Karma you’re looking for. Full story to come…
10:12 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
The Nissan DeltaWing looks 10x better in person. And orange paint on the roll hoops keeps Ferraris away.
9:47 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
Media as far as the eye can see #naias
9:42 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
What happens when you subtract 2 from 3? You get 4. That’s the kind of fuzzy math BMW is employing with the new 4 Series coupe. For whatever reason, the suits in Munich have decided to kill the 3 Series coupe and replace it with an all-new badging scheme. Going forward, the 3 Series will be four-door models and the 4 Series will be two-door models. Makes perfect sense, right?
Regardless, like most BMW concepts the 4 Series is nearly production ready. All it needs are some new mirrors, a tweaked front fascia and a more commute-friendly interior. And naming BS aside, it’s probably one of our favorite BMW coupes since the E46.
9:34 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
What’s better than an Audi A7? The S7. What’s better than that? This. It’s the Audi RS7, with over 500 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque, this just became the fastest fastback this side of a Porsche Panamera Turbo S.
8:48 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
BMW group showing off the new M6 Gran Coupe.
8:01 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
The BMW cleaning crew is doing last minute touch ups on the 320i and 328i xDrive before their presentation… Starts in 1/2 hour! 4-series!
7:51 AM PST posted by
Alex Washburn
Joshua Jackson talking to press after the mercedes presentation
7:44 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
Five new E-classes. E coupe. E convertible. E sedan. E wagon. And most importantly, 560-hp E63 AMG.
7:31 AM PST posted by
Damon Lavrinc
Daimler’s Dr. Z compares Benz to a Steinway piano. “It has pedals, wheels and a great sound.” Audible kvetching from the peanut gallery.
7:27 AM PST
Bruce Hornsby opening for Mercedes?!
Bruce who?
Reminder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1NAGhiVqdg</p>
17 AM PST posted by<br> x Washburn <p> >
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Lat the crowd waiting for #mercedes to start at #naias!</p>
00 AM PST posted by<br> on Lavrinc <p> >
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Initi is in the midst of a rebranding kick. Gone is the G, FX, M and EX models, which will all be replaced with new Q-based monikers. This is the first of the new breed, the Q50, which grabs the baton from the entry-level G brand. V6, eight speed automatic and available all-wheel-drive make up the major specs, but the real innovation is a completely electronic steering rack that has no mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the wheels. We’ve also been told that the Q50 will have an all-new infotainment setup that puts a premium on apps. ‘Bout damn time.</p>
40 AM PST posted by<br> x Washburn <p> >
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SBar at #mercedes to get your espresso fix…</p>
38 AM PST posted by<br> x Washburn <p> >
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Medes presentation starts soon… but in the meantime we can love on the SLS AMG</p>
04 AM PST posted by<br> x Washburn <p> >
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Iou were to hop in the driver seat of the Model X</p>
46 AM PST posted by<br> on Lavrinc <p> >
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Lbit of Tesla (non) news: They’ve redesigned the Supercharger beacon/marquee/branding to look a little less… phallic.</p>
38 AM PST posted by<br> on Lavrinc <p> >
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A, check the finned carbon fiber wheels on the redone Model X. Chance of production making it to production: zilch.</p>
36 AM PST posted by<br> on Lavrinc <p> >
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Ta has an updated version of its don’t-call-it-a-concept Model X “design prototype”. It’s white. It still has the gullwing doors. And its interior looks like a reverse Oreo.</p>
20 AM PST posted by<br> x Washburn <p> >
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Jleaves us asking ‘where’s the beef’ but here’s a look at the new Cherokee from the other side!</p>
15 AM PST posted by<br> on Lavrinc <p> >
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Iears past, Chrysler would kick off the Detroit show with some utterly outrageous spectacle.</p>
Tntroduce the new Ram, they corralled a few hundred head of cattle, marching them down Washington Blvd. in front of Cobo Hall, complete with cowboys leading the heard. The previous year, the head of Jeep drove a Wrangler through one of the hall’s windows to introduce the latest version of their rough-and-tumble off-roader.</p>
Htimes have changed.</p>
Aoday’s opening press conference, Jeep showed off a mildly refreshed Grand Cherokee (now with diesel power) and a few rehashed crossovers with new grilles and trim. No pyrotechnics. No laser-projected waterfall. Just a bit of awkward pomp and circumstance, which speaks volumes about where Detroit’s been and where it is today.</p>
45 AM PST posted by<br> x Washburn <p> >
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Doit is all geared up for #naias</p>
33 AM PST posted by<br> on Lavrinc <p> >
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Ageneral rule, no coffee should include the word “sleep”.</p>
