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Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Lincoln MKT Unveiled

Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Lincoln MKT Unveiled

“¢  Competes with: Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Infiniti FX, and BMW X6. “¢  Available with 268-hp 3.7L V6 and 355-hp 3.5L V6 EcoBoost. “¢  Arrives in dealerships later this summer. Lincoln has entered the luxury crossover segment with its latest addition – the all-new 2010 Lincoln MKT. The three-row 7-passenger crossover offers an array of [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost returns 25 mpg on the highway

Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2010 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost returns 25 mpg on the highway

Following the 2010 EcoBoost Ford Flex announcement earlier this morning, FoMoCo announced today that the 2010 Lincoln MKS will now also be available with an all-new EcoBoost that delivers V8 power while maintaining V6 fuel-economy. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 produces an impressive 355-hp with peak torque of 350 lb-ft. Fuel-economy is boost by 20 percent with [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport unveiled in Detroit

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Volkswagen Concept BlueSport unveiled in Detroit

We brought you all the details on the Volkswagen Concept BlueSport earlier this morning before Volkswagen took off the wraps here in Detroit. After seeing all the press images you can now get a look at how the Concept BlueSport looks in real life. A production version of the roadster should hit showrooms in early [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Kia Soul’ster Concept offers some fun in the sun

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Kia Soul’ster Concept offers some fun in the sun

After two teasers and a leaked image, Kia has officially unveiled the its Soul’ster Concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Kia says that it kept young buyers budges in mind and made making the Soul’ster a “fun, affordable convertible for active people who like to share good times with friends.” The Kia Soul’ster designed [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Audi Sportback Concept hints at the Audi A7

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Audi Sportback Concept hints at the Audi A7

Audi today unveiled the new Audi Sportback Concept at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show. Audi says that the concept’s design elements, which measure 16.25 log – 6.33 ft wide - 4.59 ft high, hint at a future five-door model – aka the Audi A7. Power comes from a 3.0 TDI V6 that makes 225-hp and a peak [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss on U.S. soil

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss on U.S. soil

… and this is probably the only time you’ll see the special-edition McLaren in the U.S. since none of the limited 75 units will be sold here. Mercedes-Benz will sell the car exclusively in Europe with a outstanding price tag of $1.04 million. Production will kick off in June 2009 after the other SLR ends [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Ford to introduce battery-electric commercial van and car by 2011

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Ford to introduce battery-electric commercial van and car by 2011

Besides showing us the 2010 Ford Taurus large mid-sized sedan and the gas guzzling 2010 Ford Shelby GT500, Ford has announced plans to bring pure battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), next-generation hybrids and a plug-in hybrid to market within the next 4 years. To start, Ford will introduce in North America:     – A new battery electric [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2009 BMW Z4 comes to Motown

Detroit NAIAS 2009: 2009 BMW Z4 comes to Motown

BMW today held the world debut of the 2009 BMW Z4 at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sales of the new hard-top Z4 will start in fall of 2009 with pricing to be announced closer to launch date. The entry level 2009 Z4 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder that makes [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Chevrolet Spark and Orlando coming to the U.S. in 2011

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Chevrolet Spark and Orlando coming to the U.S. in 2011

General Motors previously said that the Chevrolet Spark (the production version of the Chevy Beat) and the Chevrolet Orlando would not come to the U.S. However, as consumer demand shifts to more compact and fuel-efficient cars, GM has changed its mind. The 2010 Chevrolet Spark and the 2010 Chevrolet Orlando will both come to the U.S. [...]

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Detroit NAIAS 2009: Chrysler 200C EV joins ENVI’s already extensive concept lineup

Detroit NAIAS 2009: Chrysler 200C EV joins ENVI’s already extensive concept lineup

And just when you thought Chrysler was done throwing out E-REV (Range-extender electric-vehicles) concepts after the Dodge Circuit EV and the Jeep Patrior EV, the troubled-American automaker has pulled another one out of its ENVI bag of tricks. Chrysler says that the new 200C EV concept is influenced by the proportions of the Chrysler 300 to [...]

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