Kia has announced that it will stage the world premiere of its ex_cee’d cabrio concept at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. The ex_cee’d cabrio is the first car designed under the guidance of Peter Schreyer, Kia’s new design chief, and previews the brand’s new design direction. The ex-cee’d is based on the three-door […]

When Honda unveiled the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, the concept was said to preview the replacement for the Acura NSX. But the Advanced Sports Car Concept was just a preview. Acura would unveil an updated version later this year at the Tokyo More Show, which would […]

General Motors has made it official, Chevrolet will get another Corvette model — this time it will be a 600-hp super Corvette known as the “Blue Devil” and it is expected to arrive summer 2009.
When asked about production plans for the super Corvette known as the “Blue Devil” at the Detroit Auto Show, Bob Lutz […]

Following the debuts of the Nagare and Ryuga concepts at the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows, Mazda will unveil the Hakaze Concept, the brand’s third concept in its ‘Nagare’ design language. The name Hakaze (pronounced hah-kah-zay) comes from the Japanese words “ha” for “leaf” and “kaze” meaning “wind,” a design inspired by a falling […]

Jaguar is pulling out all the stops for its forthcoming XF sedan. Inspired by the C-XF Concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, the Jaguar XF will feature not one, but two supercharged engines.
The engine in the high-performance S-Type R — 4.2L V8 producing 420-hp — will not longer be used in the […]

Italdesign’s Fabrizio Giugiaro offers his designer’s eye view on the Giugiaro Mustang Concept. Fabrizio, the heir to the Giugiaro name, points out the concepts design features, including his unique take on traditional Mustang cues.
Papa Giorgetto Giugairo provides a few of his own comments on styling trends.
Video after the jump.
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The folks over at Club Lexus got a chance to see Lexus’ high-performance IS-F backstage at the Detroit Auto Show. While that isn’t exciting, they got the guy behind the wheel of the IS-F to rev the engine while they recorded.
Check out the soundtrack of the IS-F’s 400+ hp 5.0L V8 after the jump.
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Earlier this month, Volvo unveiled its XC60 Concept at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. Not only does the XC60 preview Volvo’s smaller sibling for its XC90, but offers a peak at the future look of Volvo.
We have posted several videos with interviews with the Volvo designers, now here is the concept’s unveiling in Detroit.
Video after […]

At the Detroit Auto Show, Chrysler Group announced that the Dodge Avenger will race at select events in NASCAR Nextel Cup competition beginning in 2007, joining the Dodge Charger in the Dodge NASCAR racing lineup.
“With NASCAR Nextel Cup racing two distinct cars for 2007, it makes perfect sense to have the Avenger join the Charger […]

Ford and trailer maker Airstream have teamed up on a new concept unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The Ford Airstream Concept is influenced by Airstream’s iconic design and “captures the sense of optimism and adventure conveyed in American aircraft and spacecraft, right down to its organic, fuselage-inspired form.”
The Ford Airstream Concept is powered by […]