The AutoWeek editorial staff announced today its 2010 North American International Auto Show Editors' Choice Award winners.
The 2010 AutoWeek Editors' Choice Award winners for the Best of Detroit are:
BEST IN SHOW: Audi E-tron
"This was almost a unanimous decision," said AutoWeek editor Wes Raynal. "This is a concept, yes, but we loved the car's size and proportions. We are looking for versions of this car to come in the future in the form of a small, sporty two-seater from Audi. And that is something we really look forward to driving." As ...
Members of the Northern California-based Fiat America Car Club, which has just celebrated its 40th anniversary, might find the trek to Michigan a journey too far in January.
But if they did make it they would be rewarded by a rare sight - Fiat models taking centre stage on the Chrysler stand at Cobo Hall.
A pair of 500s, including an Abarth, are at the heart of the reassuringly large and confident stand as Fiat's control of Chrysler begins to take shape. Ferrari is also there, having missed out on the 2009 ...
Toyota's FT-CH concept, unveiled on Monday, was styled at Toyota's European design centre in Nice and could be the first of an expected eight new hybrids Toyota will add to its line-up over the next few years as the company expands its "Prius family" of hybrids, Toyota's US sales chief Jim Lentz said.
"The strategy is still taking shape and obviously it will require additional models to qualify as a family," Lentz said in a news conference. "Among others, the FT-CH is a concept that we are considering."
The compact and sporty ...
Volkswagen wowed Detroit show goers in 2009 with its Concept Bluesport and this year it also stole many of the press day plaudits with its New Compact Coupe, based on the latest Golf.
Reports suggest that the NCC could be in production at VW's Tennessee factory within two years.
The NCC is powered by a 148bhp direct injection and turbocharged 1.4-litre TSI engine, which drives the front wheels via a seven-speed DSG gearbox.
But there's also a 20kW electric motor which is used to boost acceleration or enable zero-emissions running. VW is claiming ...
Honda has revealed its new CR-Z, billed as the world's first hybrid sports car, here at the Detroit motor show. It's powered by a modified version of the IMA system from the Insight, fitted with a larger 102bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 20bhp electric motor in an effort to boost performance.
The Japanese firm says the funky looking CR-Z 2+2 revives the spirit of the early-90s CRX and brings dynamic, fun-to-drive qualities that have never been offered before on hybrid vehicles. It also offers excellent economy with ...
This is the new range-topping version of the Z4, revealed on Monday at the Detroit motor show, with 335bhp and performance to match the M3 and M5. It's called the sDrive35i and is fitted with a warmed over version of BMW's excellent straight six engine, featuring a new overboost function that temporarily raise torque to a whopping 369lb ft for crushing mid-range acceleration.
Fitted with the seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, this Z4 deals with the 0-62mph dash in just 4.8 seconds and can go on to an electronically limited 155mph ...
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North America’s biggest annual auto show ( 2010 Detroit Auto Show ) was to get underway later Monday as the beleaguered U.S. car industry hopes to gain some momentum for 2010 with an emphasis on smaller, greener vehicles.
During the course of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, there will be 700 vehicles by 61 automakers, so we will not go without.
Focus is very much on a new direction as Ford steals limelight. [ more about the 2011 Ford Focus ] [ Ford Focus Video ]
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At the 2009 LA Auto Show, Porsche unveiled today its latest Porsche Boxster Spyder. Great car – great Porsche !
The new mid-engine car weight only 2.811 lbs, is powered by a 3.4-liter six-cylinder engine producing 340 HP and will go on sales February 2010.
Aluminum door skins and lightweight interior door panels from the 911 GT3 RS contribute to the weight reduction.
When equipped with Porsche-Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission and the Sports Chrono Package, the new Spyder, using Launch Control, accelerates from a standstill to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Top track ...
At LA Auto Show 2009 Honda unveiled the Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study.
Designed around a small, micro-car ‘footprint’, ideal for use in cities and tight urban areas, the
P-NUT’s packaging concept includes a central driving position, rear powertrain layout and interesting interior space-saving solutions.
“A new generation is discovering the benefits of living in urban centres that provide convenient access to business, entertainment and social amenities,” said Dave Marek, director of advanced design for Honda R&D Americas, Inc. “The Personal-Neo Urban Transport concept explores the packaging and design potential for a ...
Vw announced today at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show the world premiere of its advanced diesel – hybrid – the VW UP! Lite concept.
With its combination of a Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel engine, an advanced electric motor, and a seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox® (DSG®), the Up! Lite is an hybrid capable of up to 70 mpg on the highway, with room for four adults.
At the heart of the Up! Lite is Volkswagen's hybrid power train consisting of an 0.8-liter, two-cylinder TDI Clean Diesel engine, and an electric motor that ...
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