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2008 Detroit Auto Show Production Cars
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2009 Mazda RX-8: If it Ain't Broke...
The list of mostly minor changes for the 2009 RX-8 (arriving Summer 2008) starts with new wheels, restyled front fascia and bumpers, and bigger exhaust tips. Interior enhancements include a redesigned center instrument panel, variable red-zone tachometer, new steering wheel and restyled seats. Mazda claims quicker acceleration in manual models via a lower differential gear ratio, while a trapezoidal strut tower bar promises slightly improved...
2009 Corvette ZR1: Chevy's First Supercar
When you think 620 horsepower and a curb weight of 3,350 pounds, what cars come to mind? Ferrari? Lamborghini? Try Chevrolet. Sporting a hand-built,...
Fisker Karma: One Heckuva Hybrid
As of the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, California-based Fisker Automotive continues to maintain that their exotically styled plug-in hybrid will begin shipping...
Cadillac GM Reveals Latest Plans
The Cadillac brand has transformed itself from an old-person's refuge to a vibrant luxury enclave appealing in equal parts to up-and-coming young...
2009 Corvette ZR1: Sufficiently Extreme
We already told you about the 620-horsepower supercharged V8, 200-mph top speed and projected $100,000 starting price, but after seeing it in Detroit we...
2009 Mazda RX-8: If it Ain't Broke...
The list of mostly minor changes for the 2009 RX-8 (arriving Summer 2008) starts with new wheels, restyled front fascia and bumpers, and bigger exhaust...
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC: Luxury VW, Take Two
Volkswagen describes the Passat CC as a car that combines coupe-like styling with four-door practicality, and sporty performance with uncompromising...
Ford vs. Dodge: Our First Take on the Country's Two Newest Pickups
The Ford F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in America and the Dodge Ram is among the top 10. So when the latest versions of both pickups made their world...
GM, Mazda Take Top Honors as Car and Truck of the Year
One of the most anticipated events at the Detroit auto show is the annual presentation of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. A jury of...
Honda Pilot Prototype: Not the Production Version, but Close
The Pilot Prototype is Honda's way of revealing the 2009 Pilot without totally revealing the 2009 Pilot. Some of the details will change, but expect the...
MINI Chief Designer Conducts Tour of Clubman
More than a MINI Cooper with a rear-hinged third door, the MINI Clubman is filled with inventive, whimsical touches that make it even more utilitarian than...
Chevrolet's General Manager Details Brand's Progress
After years of challenges Chevrolet is realizing the fruits of its recent efforts to make its cars more competitive, and that was evident at the North...
2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode: Vue Hybrid, Version 2.0
When the Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode (its full and proper name) arrives near the end of 2008, the Vue will be the first vehicle to offer a choice of two...
2008 Maserati Quattroporte Collezione Cento: Exclusive Exclusivity
What makes the Quattroporte Collezione Cento any more special than your run-of-the-mill Quattroporte? For starters, only 100 will be made. Identifiable by...
2009 Audi TTS: The Most Tempting TT Yet
Primarily because it's lighter and more fuel efficient, we prefer the Audi TT's 200-horsepower 2.0T engine to its 250-horsepower V6. So we were excited to...
2009 BMW X6: A New Mix of Car and SUV
At long last, an automaker has combined the inferior handling of a high-riding SUV with the constrained cargo versatility of a low-slung coupe. Or did BMW...
