Ford and Airstream have teamed up on a new concept that the companies unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The Ford Airstream Concept is influenced by trailer maker 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 language.”
The Ford Airstream […]

General Motors unveiled the new 2008 Chevrolet Malibu at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday. Riding on streched version of GM’s Epsilon global midsize platform, the new Malibu is longer than any of its competitors, including the Toyota Camry, Ford Fusion, and Honda Accord. While only three inches longer than the current model, the Malibu has […]

Mazda unveiled its second concept — the Ryuga (pronounced “ree-yoo-ga,” Japanese for “gracious flow”) — in a series of three it plans to debut this auto show season. The Ryuga concept is a follow up to the Nagare concept, which was revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Nagare — Japanese for “flow” — introduced […]

Earlier this week, Volvo introduced its XC60 concept at the Detroit Auto Show. More than just a concept, the Volvo XC60 previews the automaker’s next XC model — a compact crossover SUV — and as a way to reveal design elements that will be part of future Volvos.
“In recent years we have successfully emphasized the […]

Yesterday, Porsche officially unveiled the restyled second-generation 2008 Cayenne SUV at the Detroit Auto Show.
As is typical of Porsche, the changes are evolutionary, not revolutionary. All 2008 Cayenne models get new headlights, more aggressive front fascias, and larger air intakes. All models get horizontal slats on the air intakes. The Cayenne and Cayenne S […]

Yesterday, the Chrysler Group unveiled its Nassau “shooting brake” concept at the North American International Auto Show. The Nassau concept explores a new expression of the Chrysler brand and hints at the brand’s future styling direction.
“Traditional exterior proportions have been enhanced with a silhouette that recalls the classic English ‘shooting brake,’” said Alan Barrington, principal […]

Earlier this week, Nissan unveiled its Bevel concept vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show. The Bevel is a multi-purpose vehicle, which Nissan says is designed to enhance every activity, every opportunity. What makes the Bevel unique is that unlike currently available sport utility vehicles, which emphasize passenger needs and comfort, the Bevel’s focus is on […]

Yesterday, Lexus unveiled the 2007 version of its LF-A sports-car concept at the Detroit Auto Show. The LF-A sports-car concept was originally shown at the 2005 Detroit show to express a bold new direction in styling for Lexus, and the automaker reworked the concept’s styling and unveiled the 2007 version this year.
“The first LF-A was […]

During the press conference to unveil the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, Mitsubishi announced that it is developing a new four-cylinder turbodiesel, which will be ready by the end of the decade. In 2010, the new engine will find its way into the new Lancer and the Outlander SUV.
The next-generation Mitsubishi turbodiesel will be based on the […]

The Chrysler Group today unveiled the refreshed 2008 Dodge Magnum at the Detroit Auto Show. The main revisions of the 2008 Magnum are focused on the front end, which has been slightly toned down.
The 2008 Magnums feature an all-new front end, with a shorter, wider grille that doesn’t cut into the bumper, new headlamps, new […]