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CarSpace Alternate RouteTurn off the nav system, crumple up that MapQuest printout, and let's find out where the next random turn may take us! Oct 9, 2009 - Tokyo Stars
This 122 inch long, 43 inch wide two-seater is the Nissan Land Glider concept. You ride tandem-style in this electric vehicle and the body and tires lean up to 17 degrees into turns like a motorcycle. I love it when the engineers get to have a little fun. Be sure to check out the Land Glider and the rest of Inside Line's coverage of the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show
Sep 16, 2009 - Dreamworks
Here from the Frankfurt Auto Show is the Weissman Roadster MF5. The Roadster is basically a soft-top version of the MF5 Coupe, powered by a 500-horsepower BMW V10. The lightweight speedster will accelerate from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 193 mph. Just your basic every day beater. Check out the rest of Edmunds' coverage of the Frankfurt Auto Show
Apr 10, 2009 - Rite Of Spring
Jan 29, 2009 - Full House
To date, Mr. Magarity told reporters auto sales are up 16 percent over other areas of the country for this time frame. It will be interesting to see how well that "70% purchase a vehicle" statistic holds true. Read the entire article at the Philadelphia Bulletin
Jan 16, 2009 - Charging Forward
The Cadillac Converj made its debut on Sunday. It uses the same Voltec drive system as the Volt. Color me a skeptic, but does anyone really think that a vehicle that's going to cost $40,000 and can travel "up to 40 miles on a charge" is the solution to what ails GM? Read more about the Converj and check out the rest of the Detroit Show coverage on Inside Line
Jan 14, 2009 - Corker Of A Visit
Senator Bob Corker, one of the most vocal opponents of the automotive bailout/bridge loan is expected to visit the show this afternoon. Not to be cynical, but I have to wonder what his motive for the visit is. This feels more like a photo op than anything else. One of those "I was against it before I was for it" moments that politicians seem so adept at. Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall as everyone is all smiles to hear what they're really saying to each other? Read the entire article at freep.com
Jan 12, 2009 - Frizzlezap
The Dodge Circuit EV is just such a beast. Chrysler bragged that the Circuit EV sprints from zero to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and has a top speed of more than 120 mph. It uses three powertrain components: a 268-horsepower electric motor, an advanced lithium-ion battery system and a controller that manages energy flow. Dodge said the Circuit EV has a driving range of 150-200 miles between charges. It plugs into a standard 110-volt household outlet. I get the feeling that if I test the 0-60 time or that 120 mph top speed, that the 150-200 miles between charges is going to suffer. But it's nice to dream. That's what auto shows are for! Read more about the Circuit and check out the rest of the Detroit Auto Show coverage on Inside Line
Jan 9, 2009 - Show Time
Unlike last year's display of old-school horsepower, the 2009 Detroit Auto Show is expected to have a more forward-looking theme. A big part of that will be the introduction of the 2010 Toyota Prius. It's been fully redesigned for even better mileage than before and it will be joined by a new Lexus hybrid sedan counterpart. Other notable debuts include the 2009 Audi R8 V10, 2010 Ford Taurus, 2010 Lincoln MKT crossover and 2009 Mini Cooper Convertible. Automobile enthusiasts have been hunkered down just like everyone else. But the advent of auto show season should brighten our mood. Full coverage starts on Inside Line January 10.
Nov 28, 2008 - Welcome Back!
In a swift reversal, the Japanese automaker said its local dealers would help staff the show in February. The company said Monday it would not attend due to financial constraints and a downturn in U.S. sales. "After a careful review of this decision with our North Central Region management and our Chicago dealers, we have found a way to maintain a presence at the Chicago show through our dealers, while still demonstrating the fiscal responsibility required by these challenging times," the company said in a statement Thursday. Maybe Ghosn decided that enough is enough and something had to be done to stop the situation in Detroit from dragging all the manufacturers down. Seems like the cost to do an autoshow is trivial compared to the numbers we've had to deal with lately. And good vibrations never hurt! Read more at the Associated Press
Nov 20, 2008 - Escape To The Auto Show!
If you can't make it to the show, you can get all the latest at Edmunds coverage of the show. I love concept cars, and while I'll probably get into some of those soon, there are some really far out dreamings in the LA Auto Show 2025 Design Challenge. Consider the Mazda Kaan, submitted by Mazda R&D of North America, an electric racing car with a patented electronic tire system and a top speed of 250 mph with no emissions. While it is a lot of fun to dream, I'm still waiting for the neat stuff I saw at GM's Futurama exhibit at the 1964 World's Fair.
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