Detroit Auto Show Coverage

On the heels of a successful first year in the United States, Smart's not resting on it's laurels. We just spoke with Smart USA president Dave Schembri, who indicated Smart's future is quite electric.The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive - first shown as a technology demonstrator at the 2008 Paris motor ...    Read more

The rumored Cadillac E-Flex concept was confirmed this morning at General Motor's 2009 Detroit Auto Show press conference. The concept's official name will be the Cadillac Converj and, as anticipated, it is based on the Chevy Volt platform. The Converj concept is the latest rolling showcase for ...    Read more

This morning, a panel of automotive journalists named the 2009 Ford F-150 the North American Truck of the Year. The pickup was given the crown over two other well qualified finalists, the Dodge Ram and the Mercedes ML320 BlueTec diesel.The redesigned F-150 is already no stranger to awards. ...    Read more

The Hyundai Genesis was a huge step for the Korean automaker, but it seems like the investment is paying off. The sedan just beat out some stiff competition from the Ford Flex and the Volkswagen Jetta TDI for the 2009 North American Car Year. The Hyundai Genesis also ...    Read more

After a partial reveal of what appeared to be the production version of the Chevrolet Beat concept on the Today show last week, rumors has it that Chevy's new small car will actually be called the Spark.The gossip was "sparked" by a leaked photo appearing on ...    Read more

A panel of 16 automotive journalists and editors honored the Nissan GT-R and the Dodge Ram with the 13th annual International Car of the Year Awards (ICOTY). The awards were presented in a celebration that kicked off press week for the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).The GT-R is ...    Read more

Pictures of the Kia Soul'ster concept, which Kia began a teaser campaign for ahead of the 2009 North American International Auto Show, has been unofficially leaked in all its naked funkiness.Kia's newest concept is a strange mix of convertible and pickup, with styling as quirky as the 2010 Kia Soul. ...    Read more

Scion will start its pre-customized xB at $16,420 including destination for a manual-transmission variant, while the automatic will run $17,370. The xB Release Series 6.0 (xB R.S. 6.0) is Scion's first limited production vehicle of 2009. For the additional $1,743 added to the base price of the bedazzled box, ...    Read more

This morning’s TODAY show was the (unlikely?) platform for GM Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn to reveal that the Chevrolet Beat concept, which was originally shown at the 2007 New York Auto Show, will re-appear at the 2009 North American International Auto Show—in production form.Back in ...    Read more

Kia released another teaser shot of the Soul-based concept that it will unveil in Detroit next week. The picture reveals a small section of the concept's quarter panel and its name: the Soulster.The name most likely indicates that the new concept is a coupe, since the original teaser ...    Read more

Nissan announced back in November that it would not have a corporate appearance at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, making it the largest automaker to abandon the show. Shortly thereafter, local Nissan dealers - including Doug Fox, the show's co-chairman and owner of Ann Arbor Nissan - banded ...    Read more

Saab's current generation 9-5 is expected to undergo a major redesign for 2010. Therefore, think of the 2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition as a swan song from the current model. Saab faithful will remember the 1992 Saab 9000 CD Griffin Edition as a special model that completed the Saab 9000 ...    Read more

In a one sentence press release issued yesterday, Toyota said it will show a small electric vehicle concept next month at the North American International Auto Show.Details are sparse at the moment, but Automotive News speculates that the company will reveal a battery-powered iQ-sized city car. The iQ ...    Read more

The new Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S will debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in January, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Maserati's first Indianapolis 500 victory.The range-topping GT S has a new version of the 4.7-liter V-8 found in the S, recalibrated to the tune of 433 ...    Read more

Despite announcements that Nissan, Infiniti, and Mitsubishi will not have corporate displays at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, Detroit-area dealers for the three companies will bring vehicles to display at the show.Nissan and Infiniti will have no high-tech video displays, corporate signs, or even stages for its cars. ...    Read more

The North American Car and Truck of the Year awards are some of the most prestigious automotive awards given in the U.S. This year, the finalists include three domestics, two German autos, and - for the first time ever - a Korean vehicle.That Korean model is none other than the ...    Read more

Christmas may have come early, as the folks from Gothenburg have just unwrapped the Volvo S60 concept that will debut in Detroit next month. From the looks of this stylish coupe-like sedan, Volvo knew just what we wanted this year. In front, there is a strong upward stance, thanks ...    Read more

The economic downturn continues to have direct effects on the ailing automotive industry. Honda, which is considered to have one of the most profitable vehicle lineups in the North American market, recently announced it would forego its press conference at the upcoming 2009 North American International Auto Show."Normally we have ...    Read more

Take a good, long look at both the 2009 Nissan Cube and 370Z, for they'll be the latest Nissan launches for some time. Nissan, following a number of various automakers, has announced it will pull out of both the 2009 Detroit and Chicago auto shows.As a result, neither Nissan nor ...    Read more