Entries Tagged as 'Detroit Auto Show'

FJ Cruiser Trail Teams A Gimmick?

January 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Following the success of the FJ Cruiser TRD limited edition, Toyota is secretly introduce the FJ Cruiser Trail Teams Edition at NAIAS. I amost forget about it, maybe because it’s nothing but a cosmetic marketing gimmick. Differential lock, A-TRAC, skid plates and Bilstein shock absorbers are the only things that really set this FJ apart [...]

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Tags: Auto Show · Detroit Auto Show · Toyota

Toyota Venza Crossover Sedan

January 15th, 2008 · 1 Comment

It looks a mix of the new Toyota Camry and Lexus RX - but it’s supposed to. Toyota, the company that invented crossovers, has introduced the Venza for consumers moving from SUVs to Cars. Seems like Crossover is the new buzzword for Station Wagon.

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Tags: Car News · Detroit Auto Show · Toyota

Lexus Concept LF-A Convertible

January 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments

There were rumors this would happen: a new convertible from Lexus. Finished in a striking red paint scheme the Lexus LF-A was one of this year’s most notable concept cars at the Detroit Auto Show. The good looks and high revving V10 500 horsepower engine helped out.
The newest Lexus convertible is based on the other [...]

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Tags: Car News · Detroit Auto Show · Lexus

2009 Honda Pilot Revealed

January 13th, 2008 · No Comments

The 2009 Honda Pilot is here and it looks a lot like the Japanese Honda Crossroad. It shares a lot with the Acura MDX, except that it’s cheaper with simpler features and more seats. It also has a new Variable cylinder system which means the engine can run on 6 or 3 cylinders depending on [...]

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Tags: Car News · Detroit Auto Show · Honda

Sharp Mazda Furai In Flesh

January 13th, 2008 · No Comments

I mentioned the Mazda Furai before but the much anticipated concept appeared live and well at the Detroit motor show. The name Mazda Furai means ‘Sound of the wind’. And boy does it ever! The beast has a three rotor banshee under the hood and it’s amazing to see it at motion and hear that [...]

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Tags: Car News · Detroit Auto Show · Mazda

Detroit 2008: Sneak Peek The Night Before

January 13th, 2008 · No Comments

AutoSpies has lived up to their name and posted a few sneaky photos of yet-to-be revealed cars at Detroit’s auto show. I wonder how they got through all that security the night before the big day. The car that caught my attention was a Lexus convertible with very obvious fender flares. Meet the Lexus LF-A [...]

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Tags: Auto Show · Detroit Auto Show · Spotting

New Mitsubishi Eclipse Leaked?

January 12th, 2008 · No Comments

January is a very exciting time in the auto world. It gets even more exciting when new cars get leaked! The North American International Show in Detroit is supposed to start in a few hours but Mitsubishi’s sporty coupe, the Concept-RA, has been before top brass executive could break the news. Rejoice little children! This [...]

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Tags: Auto Show · Detroit Auto Show · Mitsubishi