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2011 Detroit Auto Show

Huge Mercedes Ad Makes Saab Shrink
Huge Mercedes Ad Makes Saab Shrink

11 Jan 2011, 21:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz/My friends all drive Saabs and they are so proud... Or at least they were, until they came face to face with the building-wide-and-high Mercedes Benz ad hanging over the entire (until recently) very pro...

 
2011 NAIAS: Crash-Tested Volvo C30 Electric <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Crash-Tested Volvo C30 Electric · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 18:25 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last year, Volvo brought along a road-ready C30 Electric to the Detroit Auto Show. This time, the company which prides itself on safety is showing what the EV looks after a 64 km/h (40 mph) controlled crash. It was meant to “show the world wh...

 
2011 NAIAS: Ram Outdoorsman <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Ram Outdoorsman · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 17:50 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / One of the vehicle that whispered in our ears that it would like to take us away from all the NAIAS stir is the 2011 Ram Outdoorsman. The vehicle’s name says its all - we are dealing with a four-wheeled creation that is aimed to cater for the...

 
2011 NAIAS: Venturi America <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Venturi America · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 17:51 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Once upon a time there was a small French manufacturer by the name of Venturi, who presented a high-riding electric sports car concept dubbed Venturi America... in America. Specifically, at this year’s NAIAS event in Detroit. The company l...

 
2011 NAIAS: Mopar Dodge Durango Citadel “Black & Tan” <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Mopar Dodge Durango Citadel “Black & Tan” · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 18:08 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Mopar, Chrysler’s parts and accessories division, got a lot of attention at this year’s NAIAS with its long list of customized vehicles, which included the Mopar Fiat 500, Mopar Chrysler 200 and Mopar Ram Runner. Following the trend for...

 
2011 NAIAS: Scion xB Release Series 8.0 <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Scion xB Release Series 8.0 · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 17:23 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / If you plan to visit this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), open for the public eyes between January 15-23, you should take a look at Scion’s booth, where you’ll find several customized models, as well as limi...

 
2011 NAIAS: Scion tC by Shawn Baker <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Scion tC by Shawn Baker · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 17:26 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Are we shooting in Vegas or in Detroit? Scion chose to bring a SEMA offensive to this year's North American Saloon and we can’t complain about it. After all, when the company display includes projects like the tC custom by Shawn Baker, c...

 
2011 NAIAS: GM EN-V Concepts <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: GM EN-V Concepts · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 17:25 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / GM brought the trio of EN-V concepts to the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2011 NAIAS. The vehicles represent a showcase of the automaker’s idea of future urban mobility. The EN-V concepts were developed with help from Chinese pa...

 
2011 NAIAS: The Squid Scion xB <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: The Squid Scion xB · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 16:57 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Scion has brought this year’s SEMA heroes to light up the Detroit Auto Show fire. One of the wildest creatures that lies at the company’s booth is the Squid by the Salty Dogs (based on the xB). The vehicle comes dressed in a wild the...

 
2011 NAIAS: Scion Tarmac xD by 0-60 Magazine <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Scion Tarmac xD by 0-60 Magazine · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 16:31 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / After displaying it at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas in November 2010, Scion had also brought the one-off rally version of its xD hatchback to the 2011 NAIAS event in Detroit these days. Dubbed the Tarmac xD, this customized variant was born from a p...

 
2011 NAIAS: Wikispeed SGT01 <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Wikispeed SGT01 · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 17:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Contrary to what some of you might think, the following piece is not about the well known Wikipedia or the more infamous Wikileaks, but about a group of people who like speed. So much, that they are even willing to share whatever experience they mi...

 
2011 NAIAS: Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops Edition <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty Black Ops Edition · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 16:11 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / One of the booths that really captured our attention at this year’s edition of the NAIAS was Mopar’s, Chrysler’s parts and accessories division. Among other custom creatures, such as the Mopar Fiat 500, Mopar Chrysler 200 and Mopa...

 
2011 NAIAS: EV Innovations  Wave 2 and INIZIO <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: EV Innovations Wave 2 and INIZIO · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 16:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Michelin Challenge Design is a collection of events and displays reflecting Michelin North America’s interest in and commitment to innovative design. The company’s stand at the 2011 NAIAS in Detroit wants to showcase vehicles from aroun...

 
2011 NAIAS: Chevrolet Sonic Sedan <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Chevrolet Sonic Sedan · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 15:49 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Joining the hatchback version we showed to you earlier today in Chevrolet’s booth at this year’s NAIAS in Detroit there is also the four-door Sonic sedan, a car that had just made its official debut at the event. The stylish variant del...

 
2011 NAIAS: Mopar Ram Runner <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Mopar Ram Runner · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 15:35 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Dodge and Mopar turned the NAIAS floor into an off-road racing arena this year. No, the company didn’t treat visitors with sand and boulders. Instead, those who visited the Mopar stand could take a look at the extra-rugged Mopar Ram Runner. ...

 
2011 NAIAS: Tesla Model S <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Tesla Model S · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 15:20 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Joining the 2011 Roadster 2.5 model at this year’s NAIAS event in Detroit is the Tesla Model S, a car that has yet to be officially launched, and with deliveries set to begin sometime in 2012. However, the EV manufacturer has used a rather u...

 
2011 NAIAS: Ford Focus Electric <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Ford Focus Electric · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 15:06 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Last year, the Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf stole the spotlight at every automotive show they attended. So Ford is hoping to capture some of the green market with their first ever EV passenger car, the Focus Electric. We got a first-hand look at ...

 
2011 NAIAS: Ford C-MAX Energi <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Ford C-MAX Energi · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 15:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Ford came to this year’s edition of the Detroit Auto Show determined to electrify the auto world, bringing three vehicles that (also) rely on electric power: the Focus Electric, the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi. We are here to focus on t...

 
2011 NAIAS: Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback · Live Photos

11 Jan 2011, 14:30 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / Visitors to this year’s NAIAS event in Detroit should also take a peak at Chevrolet’s booth and see what goodies the brand has prepared for them. We can tell for sure they won’t regret it, as Chevrolet is displaying the all-new 20...

 
Chevy Kicks Off Centennial Year
Chevy Kicks Off Centennial Year

11 Jan 2011, 09:05 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / In 2011, one of the best-known American car brands, Chevrolet, is turning 100. To mark the moment, the company which owns the brand, GM, announced this week the start of what is planned to be a very special year. For Chevy, it all started in No...