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Detroit 2009: The odds, the ends

Auto shows throw massive amounts of promotions, marketing, branding, communications and event planning brainpower into one little bowl. Everyone is trying to be distinctive, and sometimes they do it with the cars, sometimes with the merchandise, sometimes with lures that are meant to get you to their stand at all. Yet there are only so many positions in which to mount a car and so many ways to put a logo on a jacket, right? Inevitably, that means you come across a few nifty novelties, and you also discover a few more things that fell ... Read more →

Detroit 2009: Hot Wheels Jonathon Ramsey

Sure, there were a few brands missing from the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, but we never got the feeling that things were bleak... until we went looking for ten cool wheels. After walking the floor twice, ...

Detroit 2009: Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition is an excuse to issue a press release Jonathon Ramsey

We really feel for the folks at Saab, and not just because we love the 9-5 SportCombi and that we pined for a Turbo 900 with the Aero package for what seemed like all of the '80s. Yet look ahead ...

Detroit 2009: First look at the production 2010 Chevy Camaro Drew Phillips

It seems like eons since Chevy initially unveiled the Camaro concept in Detroit. Since then, we've seen so many camouflaged test mules and pre-production cars that we were starting to worry the ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Challenger R/T accessorized by Mopar Drew Phillips

The Dodge Challenger remains by far one of the most exciting offerings in Chrysler's lineup, and in addition to the R/T Classic edition, Dodge had on display an R/T on display complete with the ...

Detroit 2009 MEGA POLL: Readers' Best of Show 9 months ago on Autoblog

We were at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show in person. We covered every reveal, every new model and every new concept car. We even told you already what our Most Significant Vehicles of the Show were and why. Now it's your turn. After the jump is poll of mega proportions containing every car, truck and ...

Detroit 2009: Post-Bailout Booth Tour - Chrysler 9 months ago on Autoblog

Yesterday, we gave you a guided tour of GM's first post-bailout NAIAS display. Today, we head across the hall to Chrysler, where the floundering automaker's dire financial straits are reflected on the show floor. Chrysler, once renowned for its lavish press conferences and known for its fancy ...

Detroit 2009: The top ten cars that still could not care less about fuel efficiency 9 months ago on Autoblog

With the dramatic fluctuation of fuel prices in recent years, auto shows and the automakers that frequent them have focused more on green cars and increased efficiency. Gone are the days of supercar concepts like the Cadillac Cien and Chrysler ME412, as they're replaced by fuel sipping hybrids ...

Detroit 2009: Eyes on Design Awards for best concept, best production vehicle 9 months ago on Autoblog

Each year, the Detroit Auto Show plays host to the Eyes on Design Awards, where a group of judges descend into the bowels of Cobo Hall to pick their favorite vehicles from the show. The nominees are predictably divided into two categories: Design Excellence for a Concept Vehicle and Design ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Challenger R/T Classic 9 months ago on Autoblog

For the most part, the lineup at the Chrysler stand here in Detroit is like an advertisement for Zoloft. There are a few exceptions, however. The blue Ram R/T is one, and here's another: the Dodge Challenger R/T Classic. As appearance packages go, this one's a winner. 20-inch Torq-Thrust ...

Detroit 2009: 2010 Ford Taurus in depth [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

var embed_128 = '' The Ford Taurus has gained a reputation of being a very large, very safe, very sedate sedan. Ford wanted to add some adjectives, including attractive, modern, and contemporary, so the Blue Oval design team went back to the drawing board. The result? The 2010 Ford Taurus ditches ...

Detroit 2009: Dodge Ram R/T Accessorized 9 months ago on Autoblog

Stuck among the largely forgettable production vehicles at the Chrysler, LLC display is this Mopar-enhanced Ram R/T. Originally shown at SEMA, B5 Blue (we think) covers its bodywork, which is very close to the ground thanks to a new set of springs and shocks. Kumho-shod, 22-inch forged wheels ...

Detroit 2009: Best automaker cutaway displays 9 months ago on Autoblog

Cutaway displays have been a staple of auto shows for many years, but we're noticing that more and more automakers are devoting money and floor space to cutaway displays. Aside from being cool to look at, cutaways are an increasingly valuable tool for explaining today's advanced technologies -- ...

Detroit 2009: Volkswagen Touareg Lux Limited sports J. Crew colors 9 months ago on Autoblog

The VW Touareg Lux Limited Edition is a 'ute that's been on a shopping spree to J. Crew and High Street, or at least a mainstream, aftermarket shop. Available on either the gasoline- or diesel-engined SUVs – and only in America – the Lux Limited gets side skirts and slightly tweaked ...

Detroit 2009: Stile Bertone Alfa Romeo B.A.T. 11 is not the next Tumbler 9 months ago on Autoblog

We were saddened when we couldn't track down this Bertone B.A.T. 11 in Geneva last year and even sadder when we missed it in Los Angeles in November. Don't blame us. They stuck it in the basement for crying out loud. The B.A.T. 11 is an updated take on the B.A.T. 5, B.A.T. 7 and B.A.T. 9 ...

Detroit 2009: Top 25 Desktop Wallpapers 9 months ago on Autoblog

With most of the press conferences over and nearly all the debuts checked off our list, we like to do a once over of the showroom floor to try and catch many of the cars without the crowds of photographers and journalists. We've put together some of our best photos from the last two days in a ...

Detroit 2009: Hot Stoppers - Internally mounted calipers on Lincoln Concept C 9 months ago on Autoblog

To some of us, at least, of the most visually annoying elements of many past concept cars has been the installation of huge wheels on cars with normal size brakes. The resulting product can end up looking ridiculous. As I was checking out the littlest Lincoln, the Concept C on the Cobo Hall show ...

Detroit 2009: Motor City guys and dolls....but mostly dolls 9 months ago on Autoblog

There are lots of people here in Detroit for the NAIAS, and there are lots of moments that have little to do with the cars themselves. So we figured we'd do a roundup gallery to show you some of the personal moments from this year's Detroit Auto Show. Some of the faces you'll undoubtedly ...

Detroit 2009: Day 2 Wrap-up 9 months ago on Autoblog

This year's North American International Auto Show is a different beast entirely than year's past. Thanks to a number of absences from this year's show, the 2009 Detroit Auto Show began to run out of steam sometime during Day 2. The second day has traditionally been as equally as exciting as the ...

Detroit 2009: Post-Bailout Booth Tour - GM 9 months ago on Autoblog

Seeing as this is the first post-bailout Detroit Auto Show, we figured it might be interesting to take a look at the display areas for the two automakers that are now taxpayer-subsidized. Would we find extravagant layouts, visible signs of austerity, or pretty much business as usual? First up ...

Detroit 2009: 2010 Mazda3 hatch just as happy as the sedan 9 months ago on Autoblog

Mazda took the wraps off the five-door hatchback version of the redesigned Mazda3 at the Bologna Motor Show last month, but here in Detroit, we saw the car for ourselves at its North American debut. As you can see in the gallery of high-res pics below, the Mazda3 five-door gets the same swoopy ...

Detroit 2009: Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is a mouthful 9 months ago on Autoblog

Maserati says that its new Quattroporte Sport GT S "sets another milestone in terms of sportiness in the high performance luxury sedan segment," and it also appears to be trying to set a record for one car's syllable allotment. Suitable then that it takes more than just a couple of changes to ...

Detroit 2009: Lincoln MKS latest to get EcoBoost V6 9 months ago on Autoblog

Following the release of the flagship MKT and Flex CUV, the Lincoln MKS is now the third vehicle to receive the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 for the 2010 model year. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the twin-turbo engine is rated at 355 bhp and 350 lb-ft torque, all while providing 16 mpg ...

Detroit 2009: Fisker Karma S Concept [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

Just after showing off the the production intent version of the Karma plug-in hybrid sport sedan, designer Henrik Fisker had his models pull the cover off a new concept: the Karma S. The Karma S takes the drivetrain and platform and loses two doors and the roof. The Sunset has a retractable ...

Detroit 2009: Third-gen Prius arrives with 50 mpg combined rating [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

After teasing us for months with photos of switches and boot up screens, followed by a leak of the whole car, Toyota finally dropped the third generation 2010 Prius today in Detroit. We already heard many of the mechanical details over the past year or so, but today it was confirmed that the ...

Detroit 2009: Ford's Mustang Alley features accessory wheels for 2010 model 9 months ago on Autoblog

Don't like the stock wheels on the new Mustang? No worries. Over at the Ford booth at this year's Detroit Auto Show, the 'Stang has its own little area dubbed "Mustang Alley" featuring a display of hoods employed through the years (pretty cool) and a "Mustang Garage" wall with the full lineup of ...

Detroit 2009: 2010 Lincoln MKT adds flexibility to the lineup 9 months ago on Autoblog

We already gave you details about the new 2010 Lincoln MKT this morning, but Lincoln just wrapped up its press conference and now we have live impressions and photos to share. After showing us the MKT concept here last year, the production version is a more realistic interpretation of the ...

Detroit 2009: Jaguar XFR makes us purrrrr... really, really fast... [w/VIDEO] 9 months ago on Autoblog

The Jaguar XFR is a saber-toothed tiger of feline badness. The supercharged, direct-injection V8 is good for a jungle-canopy-shaking 510 horsepower – 125 hp up on the naturally aspirated V8 – and 0-to-60 bolt that takes but 4.7 seconds. Further up in the range, getting from 50 mph ...

Detroit 2009: Little Bigtime - Concept C takes Lincoln in a brand-new direction 9 months ago on Autoblog

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Detroit 2009: Ford announces full pricing for 2010 Taurus 9 months ago on Autoblog

After Ford revealed the new 2010 Taurus this morning at the Detroit Auto Show, it sent out a press release with full pricing information for each model. As we mentioned earlier, the base price of Ford's new flagship sedan in SE trim is the same $25,995 as the 2009 model. For those looking for ...

Detroit 2009: Lincoln MKT debuts with a big, toothy smile 9 months ago on Autoblog

Ford has a major-league hit on its hands with the 2009 Flex crossover – with the media. Sadly, despite its varied and considerable charms, sales haven't met the Blue Oval's admittedly lofty expectations. Blame the recession, blame the marketing department, blame the Flex's divisive ...

Detroit 2009: Day 1 Wrap-up 9 months ago on Autoblog

Day 1 of the 2009 Detroit Auto Show has ended, and we did our best to bring you the most complete coverage possible. In case you weren't able to keep up with the coverage on Sunday, we've compiled every production vehicle and concept car below for your Monday morning perusal. Enjoy and come back ...

Detroit 2009: Lamborghini ups the personalization options 10 months ago on Autoblog

Lamborghini debuted the new Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder in L.A., and the rumored LP670-4 SV is still a ways off, so the Italian supercar manufacturer decided to show off some of their non-automotive offerings in Detroit. Specifically, Lambo brought examples of its Ad Personam personalization ...

Detroit 2009: Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI [w/VIDEO] 10 months ago on Autoblog

Audi always seems to have something great in store for us at the Detroit Auto Show every year, and in addition to the Sportback Concept, the long-awaited R8 V10 5.2 FSI made its official world debut at this year's show. With the 5.2L V10 plucked from the Gallardo LP560-4 mounted amidships, the ...

Detroit 2009: Bentley Continental GTC Speed brings beauty with a quickness 10 months ago on Autoblog

We've had plenty of time to get familiar with Bentley's products over the past few years, and even though a Speed version of the GTC bordered on a foregone conclusion, we were still very happy to see it gracing the automaker's stand this afternoon. Perhaps we're just getting caught up in ...

Detroit 2009: Audi confirms A3 TDI for US launch in late 2009 10 months ago on Autoblog

Audi has finally confirmed what's been rumored since last fall's cross-country mileage marathon. The A3 TDI is indeed coming to America later this year. A pair of A3s were included in the marathon group and achieved mileage figures that regularly topped 50 mpg. The A3 will use the same 140 hp ...

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