Posts Tagged ‘Detroit Auto Show’

Nissan Confirms, Teases New 2014 Versa Note Hatchback Ahead of Detroit Auto Show

By Ant On January 12, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/nissan-confirms-teases-new-2014-versa.html”>Automakers continue to announce global vehicle debuts for the North American International Auto Show. The latest news comes from Nissan that confirmed the premiere of its brand new, Ford Fiesta-rivaling, 2014 Versa Note.

The five-door, subcompact hatchback will share its nameplate with the Versa sedan, but the two models will differ in appearance as well a pricing with the former being a more expensive proposal, according to insiders.

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New Corvette C7 Poses on Magazine Front Covers [Updated]

By Ant On January 12, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/new-corvette-c7-poses-on-automobile.html”>For their own reasons, automakers have their preferences in the media and like to give select magazines and websites (keep an eye on a certain auto blog’s 12:01am, 12:02am Ford postings, for example) press photos and releases well before they distribute them to the rest of the media world.

General Motors is one of many automakers that adheres to these unwritten rules, which is why you’re seeing a snapshot of the yet-to-be revealed 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 posing on the cover of Automobile Magazine’s next issue.

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This is Volkswagen's Detroit Show Passat Performance Concept with 247hp

By Ant On January 11, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/this-is-volkswagen-detroit-show-passat.html”>Volkswagen is injecting some sportiness to its North American market Passat with the world premiere of a performance concept at next week’s Detroit auto show.

Dubbed the “Passat Performance Concept”, the German carmaker says the study gives us a sneak-peek at an upcoming sport variant of its mid-size model, which in 2012, recorded its best sales year ever in the States with 117,023 units.

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GM’s Latest Corvette C7 Teaser Gives Us a Glimpse of the Manufacturing Process

By Ant On January 11, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/gms-latest-corvette-c7-teaser-gives-us.html”>Even if you’re not a Corvette fan, we bet that by now, you’ll be pretty frustrated from all the teasers GM is fanning out on the C7 while managing to keep the seventh-generation ‘Vette under wraps.

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Lexus Hints at Bringing Back the Sport Cross for the New 2014 IS Series

By Ant On January 11, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/lexus-hints-at-bringing-back-sport.html”>Why would an automaker ponder if we remember one of its past models and whether it will bring it back? Well, if you ask us, the only reasonable explanation is because it actually plans to do so.

Case in point, a Lexus posting on the brand’s official Facebook page where the Japanese carmaker states:

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Updated Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Gain 550HP Plus AWD and 577HP S-Model Options

By Ant On January 11, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/updated-mercedes-benz-cls-63-amg-gain.html”>Mercedes-Benz’s CLS four-door coupe is, in layman’s terms, a much more stylish version of the E-Class upon which it is based. Thus, after revising the E63 AMG, it made perfect sense to apply the same updates to the CLS range-topper.

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Dodge Expands Blacktop Package to Durango, Grand Caravan and Journey

By Ant On January 11, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/dodge-expands-blacktop-package-to.html”>What began as an option package for the 2012 Challenger before it was made more available to the 2013 Avenger, Charger R/T and Challenger R/T models, is now being expanded to the rest of Dodge’s range sans the Dart sedan.

We’re talking about Dodge’s Blacktop Package treatment that is now offered on the 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, Durango seven-seat SUV and Journey mid-size crossover, all of which will be on display at the Detroit Auto Show next week.

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Nissan's New Detroit Auto Show Resonance Concept May Hint at Next Murano SUV

By Ant On January 11, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/nissan-new-detroit-auto-show-resonance.html”>Nissan has just confirmed the world premiere of a new concept crossover named the Resonance for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 15.

Along with a single, darkened rendering, Nissan issued the following statement about the Resonance study:

“The Resonance is the latest in a series of envelope-pushing crossover designs from Nissan, fusing bold, breakthrough styling with hybrid-electric powertrain technology.

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Mercedes-Benz Presents New E63 AMG, Gains AWD and 577HP S-Model Options

By Ant On January 10, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/mercedes-benz-presents-new-e63-amg.html”>Apparently, giving the E 63 AMG a new face like the rest of the updated 2014 E-Class range that will bow at next week’s Detroit Motor Show and adding its 4MATIC all-wheel drive as an option wasn’t enough for Mercedes-Benz’s performance division.

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2014 Corvette: Bookmark This Page and Come Back on Sunday 7pm EST to Watch the Unveiling

By Ant On January 10, 2013 No Comments

pot.com/2013/01/2014-corvette-bookmark-this-page-and.html”>As good as the numerous spy shots, renderings and even service documents may be, you will agree that enough is enough and that we all want to see what the finished 2014 Chevrolet Corvette C7 looks like in the flesh.

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