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2011 Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes Interior Becomes Aesthetics No. 2 Sculpture
Mercedes Interior Becomes Aesthetics No. 2 Sculpture

10 Jan 2011, 14:43 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / It's been a long time since auto shows have ceased to be just that. Currently seen as the perfect tool to advertise not products, but a way of life, these types of events attract more and more interesting, even if not essentially part of the i...

 
Chevrolet Volt Named Car of the Year in North America
Chevrolet Volt Named Car of the Year in North America

10 Jan 2011, 14:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / We have a feeling most of you saw this coming. After benefiting all year long (we mean 2010, of course) from what may be considered preferential treatment from North American media (preferential compared to the Nissan Leaf), the Chevrolet Volt, GM&...

 
Ford Explorer, North American Truck of the Year
Ford Explorer, North American Truck of the Year

10 Jan 2011, 13:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / And Ford wouldn't have had it any other way... What better way to start a year for the car maker which impressed in 2009 with the way in which it navigated through rough waters and managed to climb to new heights in 2010? The new Explorer,...

 
2011 NAIAS: Porsche 918 RSR <span>· Live Photos</span>
2011 NAIAS: Porsche 918 RSR · Live Photos

10 Jan 2011, 14:31 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The show is about to start in Detroit, where everybody who's anybody in the automotive industry traveled by land, sea or air to attend the first major auto event of the year: the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). And what better...

 
Volvo S60 R-Design Ready to Roll
Volvo S60 R-Design Ready to Roll

10 Jan 2011, 12:09 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / On the first day of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Swedish manufacturer Volvo has released the first details and photos of the new R-Designed S60 model. Meant as a prettier version of the regular model, the vehicle comes with a...

 
Crashed C30 Electric on Display at NAIAS
Crashed C30 Electric on Display at NAIAS

10 Jan 2011, 10:00 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / And now we can safely say we've seen it all... Perhaps for the first time in the history of the automotive industry, a crashed vehicle will take its rightful place under the spotlight of a major auto show, amidst the glamour and shine of brand...

 
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Official Details and Photos
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Official Details and Photos

10 Jan 2011, 08:10 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The reinvention of American manufacturer GM after the bankruptcy in 2009 continues, with the group struggling to give its brands and models a new identity. And what better venue to present the new identity of some of those models than the 2011 Nort...

 
Ford C-Max Energi, Hybrid Unveiled
Ford C-Max Energi, Hybrid Unveiled

10 Jan 2011, 07:34 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The year started with a bang for American manufacturer Ford, who presented last week, during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas the electric version of the Ford Focus. But, just as promised in the past year or so, the Focus EV is only the b...

 
Auto Workers Protest at NAIAS [Live Photos and Videos]
Auto Workers Protest at NAIAS [Live Photos and Videos]

9 Jan 2011, 21:04 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is slowing getting underway but, before the doors of the Cobo Center open to welcome the crowds of journalists, cameras and pens have flocked to an adjacent street, where a different typ...

 
Kia Teases KV7 Concept for the Second Time
Kia Teases KV7 Concept for the Second Time

9 Jan 2011, 18:36 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Back in December, Kia hit us with a teaser of the KV7 concept, a vehicle that is scheduled to make its debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Now, the South Korean automotive producer is presenting us the second teaser of the KV7, which brings th...

 
GM EN-V Making North American Debut at CES
GM EN-V Making North American Debut at CES

9 Jan 2011, 18:34 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / General Motors used this week's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to hold the North American debut of its EN-V concepts, managing to capture the public's attention. This comes after the concepts were featured as one of the main attra...

 
MINI Willing to Impress at the 2011 NAIAS
MINI Willing to Impress at the 2011 NAIAS

7 Jan 2011, 14:30 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / MINI has prepared a special offensive for this year’s Detroit Auto Show, as the 2011 edition of the event marks the 10 years of MINI activity in North America - the brand was relaunched in North America 10 years ago at NAIAS. The company h...

 
Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar Coming to Detroit
Chrysler 200 Super S by Mopar Coming to Detroit

7 Jan 2011, 14:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Detroit Auto Show is preparing to start its engine, and this means that we have to be prepared to receive an army of novelties, including modified creations that will come with a fresh aftermarket scent. Now we are here to see one of Chrysler&r...

 
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe Shows Its Face
Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe Shows Its Face

7 Jan 2011, 13:05 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Finally, after a flood of spyshots, we get to see the new Mercedes C-Klasse Coupe - the wait was worth it, we can tell you that. We are dealing with the C-Klasse facelift, so the frontal part is shared with the saloon and estate versions. The c...

 
GMC Releases More Images of Sierra All Terrain HD Concept
GMC Releases More Images of Sierra All Terrain HD Concept

7 Jan 2011, 12:26 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We first told you about the new GMC Sierra All Terrain HD Concept in December last year. The first set of images of this impressive 4x4 showed great promise so General Motors has released a few extra ones, including some showing the interior. It...

 
Mopar Customized Fiat 500 To Hit the Detroit Show
Mopar Customized Fiat 500 To Hit the Detroit Show

7 Jan 2011, 10:02 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Mopar is going to be big at this year’s Detroit Show. The brand promises to bring over 100 accessories and even an Accessorization Station that will will feature live demos showcasing installation of Mopar products. The Fiat brand is making i...

 
Kinetic Lexus Display at NAIAS
Kinetic Lexus Display at NAIAS

7 Jan 2011, 09:03 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is, also because of the fact that it is the first event of its kind of the year, one of great importance for car makers. This is why most of them will try their best to impress not only through the...

 
Misha All Terrain Concept Confirmed for NAIAS
Misha All Terrain Concept Confirmed for NAIAS

6 Jan 2011, 14:25 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The 2011 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to open its doors to the public next week in Detroit is not all about global premieres or electric vehicles that will be released in the upcoming years, but also about innovative concepts that...

 
Chrysler Releases Video of 300 on the Move
Chrysler Releases Video of 300 on the Move

6 Jan 2011, 14:22 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Chrysler will officially debut their new 300 model at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), to be held in Detroit, Michigan. To make sure we don’t get bored waiting, the carmaker has released a 4 minute and 42 seco...

 
Porsche's Detroit Newcomer Could Be 918 Spyder Coupe Racer
Porsche's Detroit Newcomer Could Be 918 Spyder Coupe Racer

6 Jan 2011, 11:58 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit coming next week, Germany’s sports car manufacturer remains tightlipped about what type of vehicle it will unveil. Adding to the huge amount of rumors keeping th...