by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 15, 2013
Ford tossed a hand grenade into the already escalating truck wars, literally dropping in on the North American International Auto Show with the Atlas, a concept pickup that provides some clear hints about where the maker is going with the next-generation F-Series, the...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 15, 2013
One of Acura’s most popular vehicles, the 2014 Acura MDX, made its world debut in prototype form today at the 2013 North American International Auto Show, showing off a new, stylish appearance and a large suite of advanced technology features. As is typical of...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 15, 2013
At a time when most manufacturers tried to disguise their early crossovers to look like conventional sport-utility vehicles, Nissan took a decidedly different direction, creating the expressively styled Murano. So, with more and more makers moving in that direction as...
by Joseph Szczesny | Jan 15, 2013
The Nissan Versa Note, which goes on sale at Nissan dealers in the United States in summer 2013, will offer a new look and several key innovations for buyers searching for an entry-level hatchback. The subcompact segment in which the new Versa Note competes has become...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 15, 2013
For General Motors, the good news is that sales of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid tripled last year. The bad news is that demand was still barely half of what the maker had hoped for. Some analysts – and more than a few GM insiders – believe sales might have been...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 14, 2013
Nissan will drop the price on a new version of its Leaf battery-electric vehicle by 18%, or about $6,000, the maker announced during a North American International Auto Show news conference. The Nissan Leaf S trim level will now start at $28,800, according to...
by Bryan Laviolette | Jan 14, 2013
Toyota is hinting at its future design direction for small cars with its Corolla Furia Concept, unveiled at the Detroit auto show. Toyota calls the concept a styling study that builds on brand’s priority to develop “more dramatic, expressively designed vehicles.” The...
by Bryan Laviolette | Jan 14, 2013
What, you were expecting an Element redux? Two years after ending production of the intentionally ugly-duckling boxy Element, Honda showed the Urban SUV Concept, a thinly disguised look at a new small crossover that will slot in below the CR-V in the Honda lineup at...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 14, 2013
Actor Danny Glover spoke at a demonstration outside the North American International Auto Show today, but attendance was sparse, so leaders of the protest planned to try again this afternoon. The group is protesting what they allege to be the poor treatment of workers...
by Bryan Laviolette | Jan 14, 2013
Coupe-like sedans are all the rage and now BMW is bringing the M treatment to its 6-Series Gran Coupe. The Bavarian automaker unveiled the M6 Gran Coupe today at the North American International Auto Show. The M6 Grand Coupe will fill one of the few blank spaces left...
by Bryan Laviolette | Jan 14, 2013
The press previews are over but there’s still a lot more news to come from the 2013 North American International Auto Show and TheDetroitBureau.com will continue bringing you the latest product news, concept close-ups and interviews with the industry newsmakers...
by Paul A. Eisenstein | Jan 14, 2013
Volkswagen has promised to double the range of SUVs and crossovers it currently offers – and a critical addition to the line-up is making its first appearance at the Detroit Auto Show this week. Dubbed CrossBlue, the midsize SUV concept has been developed...
