If you are thinking about getting a new car, there is one company that is stepping up its game in 2009, and that is Audi. In fact, there are four new Audi's that have actually earned a spot on the Consumer Guide Automotive List. This is a list that informs shoppers which cars they should consider getting.Three of these cars earned a “recommended” status for the second straight year. These three
Volkswagen's focus on compact, smart cars have paid off. Recent statistics reveal that Volkswagen is now the third largest automaker in the world. This is based on the number of cars manufactured per company. Volkswagen is constantly trailing Ford over the years in terms of volume, but recent increase on the number of cars manufactured last year has placed them a notch higher compared to Ford.
If you’re going out shopping for a new sports car this year and you have $85,000 in your pocket, get the 2008 Dodge Viper. At first glance it looks like a small toy car but under the hood and when you step the gas pedal, the experience will always be exhilarating.The power of Dodge Viper is based on the fact it has 600 horsepower engine. Even the NASCAR restricted cars don’t even come close to
While the big three automakers of US (GM, Ford and Chrysler) are actively seeking out government assistance through billion dollar bail-outs, other automakers notably, the Japanese automakers have relatively less problems and would even cruise through the recession without any major damage. The sales performance of Japanese automakers have assured them of a steady future in this industry.
This year is crucial for Ford as a company. They are aiming for a bail-out that has continuously received mixed reactions from US government and the people. Without the bail-out, Ford might not be able to function well or even survive the harsh economy.But even with such news, Ford did not hesitate to roll out their latest Mustang. The 2010 Ford Mustang was revealed and it’s a beauty.The exterior
There has been a lot of talking regarding the launch control feature of Nissan GT-R. This feature in the GT-R will help the drivers reach 60mph in 3.9 seconds which is a good option for drivers who wanted to control or even slow down a bit. But speed hog, the launch control is a bitter sweet additional feature. Using the launch control in Nissan GT-R will potentially void your warranty in case
Koenigsegg has always been associated with very powerful and equally expensive sport cars. The recent release, the Koenigsegg CCXR boasts of an impressive 4.8 liter, V8 engine. The engine has been engineered to bring out 1004 horse power which will surely blow you away in no time. Floor the gas pedal and in less than three seconds you’ll already be running 60mps (2.9 seconds to be exact). These
Europeans really deserves appreciation, especially the Brits. Once again they have created a great car model that set car aficionados in big surprise. This is the new Breckland Beira – a new soft-top 2-seater sportscar that unexpectedly existed.
It uses the General Motors Kappa platform as the foundation for its design. This said platform is also currently used by the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky and Opel Gt. While the engine performance exhibits identically with the Chevrolet Corvettes. Corvette uses its old LS2, 6-litre V8 engine that produces just less than 400 bhp. The 0-60mph time is said to be sub 5-seconds and the top speed lies at 155mph.
Mark Easten, Engineering Director for Breckland Beira says that “The Kappa platform offers a highly competent chassis, which has been subject to intensive crash and safety tests, and is readily available.
Breckland’s overall director Mike Rawlings states that the cars purpose was to showcase great design and engine potential as well as to construct a thrilling driver’s car with brilliant handling dynamics and marvelous performance.
The top attribute for this new model was the engine that can either use a Liquefied Petroleum Gas as well as petrol. With this feature it can definitely reduce the toxic emissions brought by pure petroleum fueled engines.
The unique and sporty exterior styling displays classic design familiarized on British exhibition areas. Although, older components such as heavy steel panels have been replaced with lightweight components to increase aerodynamics. On its cabin it doesn’t have much sophistication but it has all the standard features that a sportscar must have.
The Breckland Beira will go on sale this November with an expected retail price of £55,000 and it will make its debut at the London Motorexpo.
It uses the General Motors Kappa platform as the foundation for its design. This said platform is also currently used by the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky and Opel Gt. While the engine performance exhibits identically with the Chevrolet Corvettes. Corvette uses its old LS2, 6-litre V8 engine that produces just less than 400 bhp. The 0-60mph time is said to be sub 5-seconds and the top speed lies at 155mph.
Mark Easten, Engineering Director for Breckland Beira says that “The Kappa platform offers a highly competent chassis, which has been subject to intensive crash and safety tests, and is readily available.
Breckland’s overall director Mike Rawlings states that the cars purpose was to showcase great design and engine potential as well as to construct a thrilling driver’s car with brilliant handling dynamics and marvelous performance.
The top attribute for this new model was the engine that can either use a Liquefied Petroleum Gas as well as petrol. With this feature it can definitely reduce the toxic emissions brought by pure petroleum fueled engines.
The unique and sporty exterior styling displays classic design familiarized on British exhibition areas. Although, older components such as heavy steel panels have been replaced with lightweight components to increase aerodynamics. On its cabin it doesn’t have much sophistication but it has all the standard features that a sportscar must have.
The Breckland Beira will go on sale this November with an expected retail price of £55,000 and it will make its debut at the London Motorexpo.
A coupe version of the Solstice was unveiled at the 2008 New York Auto Show. The 2008 Solstice is a 2-door, 2-passenger convertible sports car, available in 4 trims, ranging from the Convertible to the T2 Convertible. It is a pure roadster with a compelling and unique exterior design.
“It is equipped with a standard 2.4 liter, I4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 19 mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The T2 Convertible is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 260-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19 mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission”. Both engines are mated to a five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission.
Auto critics say that this is an eye-pleasing, well proportioned, and a sensuous package. Both trim levels of the Pontiac Solstice come with a manual folding convertible top. Engineers made only minor changes and facelifts to create the new Solstice. It has its sleek lines in its roof that give the car a fresh appearance. Edmunds.com says that the Solstice is "downright sexy".
It features; steering-wheel mounted cruise control, enhanced DIC controls and fog lamps, power locks, mirrors and windows, along with remote keyless entry, and leather seating surfaces. It has bolstered bucket seats that most passengers will find comfortable. Most reviews say that the overall finish of this new Pontiac is very good.
“It is equipped with a standard 2.4 liter, I4, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 19 mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. The T2 Convertible is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 260-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 19 mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission”. Both engines are mated to a five-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission.
Auto critics say that this is an eye-pleasing, well proportioned, and a sensuous package. Both trim levels of the Pontiac Solstice come with a manual folding convertible top. Engineers made only minor changes and facelifts to create the new Solstice. It has its sleek lines in its roof that give the car a fresh appearance. Edmunds.com says that the Solstice is "downright sexy".
It features; steering-wheel mounted cruise control, enhanced DIC controls and fog lamps, power locks, mirrors and windows, along with remote keyless entry, and leather seating surfaces. It has bolstered bucket seats that most passengers will find comfortable. Most reviews say that the overall finish of this new Pontiac is very good.
The 2008 5 Series is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury sedan, luxury sports sedan, or luxury wagon, available in 6 trims, ranging from the 528i Sedan to the 550i Sedan. The BMW 5 series has been one of BMW's "experimental" cars, in which they can explore newer ideas. They have inserted new technologies and new ideas into this model. The 2008 BMW 5-Series ranks 2 out of 11 Luxury Large Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 52 published reviews and test drives of the BMW 5-Series.
“This models is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 550i Sedan is equipped with a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 360-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.”
The BMW 5-Series ranks highly due to its offering of a number of strong powertrain options. According to New Car Test Drive, "Most of the styling touch-up lies in subtle details, but in our view they add character to this luxury sedan." In safety matters, the 2008 BMW 5-Series does well in federal government crash tests, although it earns low marks in side crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.
“This models is equipped with a standard 3.0-liter, I6, 230-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional. The 550i Sedan is equipped with a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 360-horsepower engine that achieves 15-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.”
The BMW 5-Series ranks highly due to its offering of a number of strong powertrain options. According to New Car Test Drive, "Most of the styling touch-up lies in subtle details, but in our view they add character to this luxury sedan." In safety matters, the 2008 BMW 5-Series does well in federal government crash tests, although it earns low marks in side crash tests conducted by the insurance industry.
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine sports car introduced by the German automaker Audi in 2007. Its sales began in the first half of 2007 for the United States and Europe. Audi announced in 2005 that the name of the successful Audi R8 race car would be used for a new road car in 2007. Audi R8 is based from the Le Mans Quattro concept car which is seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2003.
“This car generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and its top speed is well over 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The peak torque, reached at only 1,750 rpm, paves the way for effortless acceleration that is unrivaled even at this level. The V12 TDI crankcase is made from gray cast iron with vermicular graphite”.
It measures 174.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 49.2 inches tall. The wheelbase is 104.3 inches so it offers more passenger space. It also has its polarizing side blades. The instrument panel for the driver is angled slightly towards him and the flat-bottomed steering wheel is a typical feature that enables comfortable entry and exit for the drivers.
Well I think it is simply one of the most interesting and unique super cars ever produced. And the most awesome Audi design to date. I like the V8 gas engine, but this V12 is probably quite a very good piece of engineering.
“This car generates a huge 500 hp and 1,000 Newton-meters (737.56 lb-ft) of torque. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.2 seconds and its top speed is well over 300 km/h (186.41 mph). The peak torque, reached at only 1,750 rpm, paves the way for effortless acceleration that is unrivaled even at this level. The V12 TDI crankcase is made from gray cast iron with vermicular graphite”.
It measures 174.4 inches long, 74.8 inches wide and 49.2 inches tall. The wheelbase is 104.3 inches so it offers more passenger space. It also has its polarizing side blades. The instrument panel for the driver is angled slightly towards him and the flat-bottomed steering wheel is a typical feature that enables comfortable entry and exit for the drivers.
Well I think it is simply one of the most interesting and unique super cars ever produced. And the most awesome Audi design to date. I like the V8 gas engine, but this V12 is probably quite a very good piece of engineering.
Lexus forges into exotic sports car territory with the LF-A concept vehicle. Integrating the simple elegance of the new Lexus design initiative with racing–inspired style, sculpted curves and fluid lines make a dynamic statement. The clean lines of the two-seat cockpit are minimalist and futuristic, so there's no distraction from the impressive ride.In the press released about Lexus LF-A dated January 13, 2008 it said that the engineers and designers at Lexus continue to use their groundbreaking LF-A premium sports car concept as a medium for expressing their ideas about what a high-performance sporting vehicle not only can be, but should be. In this latest expression of the LF-A, they have removed the car's top to create a high-performance roadster.
The LF-A Roadster is based on the sturdy yet lightweight carbon-fiber and aluminum body used for the LF-A coupe, which helps maintain the structure's strength and rigidity even without a top.
Like its coupe counterpart, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine that approaches 5.0 liters in displacement. The V10, capable of more than 500 horsepower and test-track speeds greater than 200 mph, is mounted in front of the passenger compartment but behind the front-axle centerline in what the LF-A's engineers refer to as a "front-mid" configuration.
The engine is connected via a torque tube and propeller shaft to a transaxle that is controlled by paddle shifters. The torque tube is a structural member that adds rigidity to the drivetrain and chassis while also reducing vibration.
The upcoming Geneva Auto Show is making big news these days. From the debut of the Ford Fiesta to Rinspeed’s sQuba, the much-anticipated auto show in Switzerland will also mark the European debut of the Land Rover LRX concept. After the warm response it got from the North American auto market at the Detroit Auto Show, the Land Rover is set to test Europeans’ demand for this new car concept before it goes to production in 2009. According to topspeed.com, the Land Rover LRX concept is a highly-fuel efficient cross-coupe that claims to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30 percent. The LRX concept includes a 2.0-litre turbodiesel hybrid that features an Electric Rear Axle Drive (ERAD) that allows the car to utilize electric drive alone at minimum speed while maintaining a full and even improved 4X4 capacity.
Meanwhile, worldcarfans.com reported that this new three-door Land Rover LRX concept was primarily designed to suit the demands of the luxury and executive sector in the auto industry while maintaining Land Rover’s trademark quality of breadth of capability. The LRX, with its compact size, boasts of its lighter weight and, as mentioned earlier, fuel economy. It has the potential to enhance fuel economy by up to 60 mpg with its 120 g/km CO2 emissions.
At topspeed.com, Land Rover’s Managing Director Phil Popham said that the LRX is a concept that proves the possibility of putting Land Rover’s qualities into a package that is more compact yet fuel-efficient. Meanwhile, it remains a concept until it has gauged the public reaction not only in North America but also in
The Land Rover LRX concept will have its European premiere together with the Defender SVX on March 6 to 16 at the Geneva International Auto Show.
We are very much aware that American automakers are reeling as if they have just been hit by a right cross by Kimbo Slice. General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler have been reducing their workforce for months now and have shut down plants and reduced shifts on some of their assembly facilities.
On the other hand, we are under the impression that European automakers are sailing smoothly with a few setbacks here and there. But recently, Edmunds reported that BMW, yup, the same German automaker which manufactures vehicles with auto parts as reliable as Acura alternators, has announced that they are looking to cut about $8.7 billion in cost by 2012.
That announcement is really similar to when the Big Three announced that they are cutting down costs. The German automaker will also take steps similar to what the Big Three has done. BMW will be trimming their workforce and will reduce their spending on materials and research and development.
Now, this is really bad. Bad in the sense that there will be a lot of people forced out of their jobs and that has never been good. Another thing I am worried about is that the quality of vehicles that the German automaker manufactures may decline. Sure, the automaker has been creating wonderful machines for as long as we can remember, but they were able to do that because of their prowess in R&D.
Any company which focuses on R&D can easily develop products which will attract consumers. So, if BMW starts slashing down budget, there is a chance, albeit a small one, that the quality of their future vehicles may suffer. But then again, BMW surely knows what its doing.
Advertising is the most powerful tool in the world of business and marketing. Television, radio and print - these are the most applied mediums of advertising that is proficient in catching consumer’s significant awareness.To catch the customer’s attention, advertisers and their exclusive advertising affiliates must pull out something captivating and unique - a head turner concept that is! And today, I’m a hundred percent sure that Renault made a smart and comic move that can definitely tickle the minds of every consumer. The Auto Spectator reported that last September 19, 2007, Renault signed an agreement with 20th Century Fox L&M and Publicis. The three well-known groups have come up with an extraordinary advertisement that will feature “The Simpsons” for the promotion of the all-new Renault Kangoo!
Here are the cool highlights, check it out:
- An original partnership imagined by Publicis Conseil: 20th Century Fox L&M and Renault
- An original ad campaign: the Simpsons leave the world of the series to explore the real world
- New 2008 Renault Kangoo, the ultimate family car, can take anything - even the ultimate family - the Simpsons!
The ad campaign’s nature is systematically hilarious. Of course, it’s “The Simpsons” that we’re talking about. The ad guarantees 101 percent fun and laughter all the way through the Kangoo’s nerf bars. The ultimate yellow family will put the all-new Renault Kangoo to an actual severe test to highlight the vehicle’s exceptional features. The Simpsons, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and grandfather Abraham Simpson disappear from the cartoon world and entered a portal to the real world.
And for everyone’s info, the worldwide Simpsons/New Renault Kangoo advertising campaign will be aired in 29 countries starting in France on February 9.
German automaker Audi is not as popular as BMW or Mercedes-Benz. This is very apparent in the number of vehicles sold by these German automakers. But that does not mean that Audi is not making an attempt to get closer to BMW and Mercedes-Benz in terms of sales.
Recently, The Auto Channel reported that Audi published its sales report for January. Wow! January's over already. Anyway, the automaker reported its sale for the
So, Audi reported that they have sold 6,418 units of high quality vehicles (I am quite sure that they are) for the month of January. That is 0.3 percent better than their sales in the
Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president of Audi
Last month, the best selling Audis are the A4/S4/RS4. These are actually the same but the A, the S, and the RS stands for cool, cooler, and coolest in my books. The much awaited R8, the road car, not the race car of the past is now available to car enthusiasts. For the month of January, there were 61 units of the R8 sold. I wish though that it would have been 62; if only I had the money, I'd buy the 62nd R8 instead of just buying a cargo liner.
Based in Germany, car maker Daimler has recently disclosed in a report that they are in the process of deciding whether they would start up a plant in Europe's eastern part. The facility is said to be an assembly plant which would be completing the car-making process. Like with the Jeep, they have manufacturing plants for Jeep wheels and a different facility for building the complete unit. Daimler has also disclosed that if they do decide to build this new facility, they would be using that to make Mercedes Benz vehicles.
The completion of the said plant would then lead to having more citizens of the area getting employed. The move would also help strengthen the European Union's move to have a motor industry that has a wider range.
At present, Daimler is looking at two sites where they could construct their plant. One of the sites is in the city of Wroclaw in Poland and the second would be near the north western portion of Romania. There have been no confirmations from Daimler yet and the company had only shared, "If there were to be a need for additional capacity, particularly for compact cars, then we would look in eastern Europe too. But no decision has been taken." That means that right now, we are all left with speculations.
The completion of the said plant would then lead to having more citizens of the area getting employed. The move would also help strengthen the European Union's move to have a motor industry that has a wider range.
At present, Daimler is looking at two sites where they could construct their plant. One of the sites is in the city of Wroclaw in Poland and the second would be near the north western portion of Romania. There have been no confirmations from Daimler yet and the company had only shared, "If there were to be a need for additional capacity, particularly for compact cars, then we would look in eastern Europe too. But no decision has been taken." That means that right now, we are all left with speculations.
The law on survival of the fittest now applies with the Ford Motor Co. as India's Tata Motors is expected to take over Ford's Jaguar and Land Rover after a thorough bidding process.
Since last year, Ford has entertained the idea of selling the brands in order to overcome its financial crisis. With Tata Motors buying them for more than $2 billion, Ford finds a solution to counter its mounting debts.
Ford told Reuters that selling the Land Rover and Jaguar would greatly support its plan of multiyear restructuring in North America since those brands no longer obtain enough profit for the company. In 2006, Ford lost $12.6 billion. But with its cost-cutting measures, Ford recovered with $88 million gains through the first quarter of last year.
"There is still considerable work to do and while no final decision has been made, we will proceed with further substantive discussions with Tata Motors over the forthcoming weeks," Ford Executive Vice President Lewis Booth said.
Meanwhile, details about the negotiation are yet to be confirmed by both parties citing that it was a confidential process.
Tata Motors' acquisition of the Ford's high-profile brands is expected to promote subcontinent companies' expansion in the auto market. That means, Tata, India's top vehicle makers, would be dealing with more than just the ACC cabin filter this time.
"We hope both parties can reach an agreement in the forthcoming weeks, though these are complex discussions and there is still much work that needs to be done before that position is reached," Tata said.
Ford looks forward to having a final agreement of the sale early this year. Goldman Sachs Group Inc, HSBC Holdings Plc and Morgan Stanley stand as Ford's advisers while JP Morgan Chase and Co. take the same role for Tata.
In JD Power's latest sales satisfaction in US, Jaguar got the third rank while the Land Rover landed on the 11th spot. However, sales records showed that it's not making enough money for Ford these past few years that is why Ford had to find buyers for these luxury car brands.
In 2000, Ford acquired Jaguar for $10 billion while it spent about $2.5 billion for Land Rover in 1989.
There’s good money in that trash. Yes, they aren’t pure crap; they can be a perfect source for building wealth.
Damaged cars aren’t useless; little repairs can do big magic you know. And with the aid of eBay, the world's biggest online buying and selling community Web site, what you considered trash can transform into sparkly dime.
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You might not have the slightest idea of how big the venture could be, but a try won’t hurt. If a used master cylinder lures a number of car owners, how much more if you offer cars.
Build a good reputation and don’t put a dent on it. Then, watch how eBay and viral marketing drive sales.
Damaged cars aren’t useless; little repairs can do big magic you know. And with the aid of eBay, the world's biggest online buying and selling community Web site, what you considered trash can transform into sparkly dime.
CNBC shares this story:
Dragging a couple of hundred potential buyers of damaged cars around in the snow or Southern humidity isn’t the best business model for an auctioneer. That’s why Copart embraced the eBay way and started selling online. Now, the company moves 6,000 vehicles a day over the Net.
And that’s just one of the ways founder, Chairman and CEO Willis Johnson has grown Copart, which makes its money “remarketing” totaled cars for insurance companies. He noticed that about 25% of his buyers are outside the U.S., so he bough the U.K.’s Universal Salvage to expand his footprint.
The overseas business is big because it’s only the cost of living that makes a car “totaled” in the U.S. Thanks to low labor costs in other countries, buyers can pick up a late-model luxury vehicle on the cheap and get it running again for much less than their American counterparts.
The stock’s about $4 off its 52-week high, but it’s “going right back up,” Cramer said.
You might not have the slightest idea of how big the venture could be, but a try won’t hurt. If a used master cylinder lures a number of car owners, how much more if you offer cars.
Build a good reputation and don’t put a dent on it. Then, watch how eBay and viral marketing drive sales.
The hottest and talk of the town auto show generated a worldwide impact courtesy of the stunning concept cars and the newest production vehicles from various world-renowned automakers in Detroit. The 2008 North American International Auto Show featured a vast array of vehicle technologies, breakthroughs and most of all, awesome cars! The show is indeed exceptional, and there are no room for dirty mud flaps by the way.Among the leading European carmakers that were present during the show is the world-famous Mercedes Benz brand. The company’s display room was highlighted by the world debut of the new generation SLK roadster that was presented by one of the four lead stars of the hit TV series and soon to be in theaters, Sex and the City lead star Kim Cattrall. Mercedes Benz also launched the BLUETEC offensive with SUVs in the R, M and GL Class.
"I love the GLK's powerful design, not to mention its incredibly spacious trunk, its exceptional comfort and the fact that it's a Mercedes," comments Kim Cattrall.
"After all, I am one of the few people who have already had the opportunity to gather a generous amount of hands-on experience with the future GLK," says Kim Cattrall as she chats with Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Management Board of Daimler Benz AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
"The forthcoming GLK is the right vehicle at the right time. Firstly, it possesses a highly individual design that is a clear departure from the segment norm. Secondly, it brings together the strengths of our full-size models within an entry-luxury format that also has benefits in terms of fuel consumption," says Dieter Zetsche.
Where do you find the hottest cars? – Where else but motor shows!And with the opening of this year’s North American International Auto Show, lots of hot cars will be showcased to aficionados delight. And do you think something will be hotter than concept cars? I don’t think so.
At the NAIAS, a number of auto journalists were invited. There, they examined vehicles that won’t be available in the market for quite a time. They are called concept cars - those are the consequences of designers’ wildest imagination.
Beside the fact that concept cars are much-awaited, automakers see to it that they showcase cutting-edge products to lure more shoppers. The future is hard to predict so rich imagination and availability of good materials are necessary to create a compelling concept car.
"Here we can identify consumer interest, what they think, what we'll be doing in the future, what will work and what won't work," said Chrysler President Jim Press.
Chrysler's EcoVoyager, a hydrogen fuel-cell concept car, boasts a futuristic interior that may never hit the showroom floor. But while the vehicles themselves rarely go into production, some ideas in their designs will appear in cars you can buy, according to CTV.ca.
A good example would be "a lot of the crossover Sport Utility Vehicles, like our Chrysler 300," said Press. To note, the CUV is manufactured in Brampton, Ont. It also won the Car of the Year title at the auto show 3 years back.
A stunning concept was Mazda’s Taiki, which is inspired by the flow of the air design philosophy. The car boasts of dramatic lines and curves to emphasize the styling used. "It's one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen," said a motor show attendee.
Less domineering than the Taiki in appearance was the A-Bat from Toyota. But under the hood, the the automaker’s pool of designers proved that a hybrid engine could run a rugged all-wheel drive pickup. Chevy, meanwhile, flaunted its controversial hybrid plug-in dubbed Volt. The Volt is an all-electric performance vehicle.
Nissan, on the other hand, has opted to up the ante of family minivan by wiping its boring stigma. "Minivans have been around a long time, but people don't want to drive them -- they have to drive them," said Nissan Designer Richard Pavatich. He tried to make the minivan more enjoyable by giving each seat its own individual entertainment system, and the centre seats even spin around. "We made a sport exterior for wherever you want to go," he noted.
Very true, the motor show releases steams. NAIAS might be in need of an AC condenser to make the ambiance colder by several degrees.
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