Detroit Autoshow Scoop
12-05-2003, 04:37 PM
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Cab, a larger version of its Tundra pickup with four conventional front-hinged doors. Toyota will count on the roomy Double Cab to support Tundra sales until the automaker's first true full-size pickup goes into production in a new plant in San Antonio in 2006.
Toyota is also likely to use the show to launch its latest hybrid-electric cars, including the Lexus RX330 hybrid and concept vehicles that will reinforce its leading position in that evolving technology.
New from Europe
DaimlerChrysler's Smart brand will make its U.S. debut, with a new version of its little European city car that was developed specifically for American buyers.
The main Smart car sold here will probably be a four-door model, but don't be surprised if Smart also shows its itsy-bitsy roadster model. Nearly two feet shorter than a Mazda Miata, the hot-looking Smart roadster is small enough that you could parallel park it in the space occupied by two office cubicles.
Other new models likely from European brands include:
The Volvo S40 compact sedan and V40 compact station wagon, which borrow the styling of the company's larger models to create an extremely appealing entry-level model.
The Aston Martin Volante, the convertible version of the new DB9 sports car. The DB9 coupe will also make its U.S. premiere at the show.
The $350,000 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a 626-horsepower two-seater that's the closest anyone has come to building a street-legal Formula 1 race car.
A concept car close to the production version of the Mercedes GST sport tourer Mercedes will build alongside the M-class in Alabama late in 2004.
The Saab 9-2X, a sporty all-wheel-drive compact priced below the $26,090 midsize Saab 9-3.
BMW's graceful new 645i luxury coupe, which goes on sale in the first quarter of 2004. The convertible version of the new 6-series could make its worldwide debut at the auto show.
The BMW X3 compact luxury SUV, which boasts a six-speed manual transmission and BMW's sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. Prices start around $31,600.
Toyota is also likely to use the show to launch its latest hybrid-electric cars, including the Lexus RX330 hybrid and concept vehicles that will reinforce its leading position in that evolving technology.
New from Europe
DaimlerChrysler's Smart brand will make its U.S. debut, with a new version of its little European city car that was developed specifically for American buyers.
The main Smart car sold here will probably be a four-door model, but don't be surprised if Smart also shows its itsy-bitsy roadster model. Nearly two feet shorter than a Mazda Miata, the hot-looking Smart roadster is small enough that you could parallel park it in the space occupied by two office cubicles.
Other new models likely from European brands include:
The Volvo S40 compact sedan and V40 compact station wagon, which borrow the styling of the company's larger models to create an extremely appealing entry-level model.
The Aston Martin Volante, the convertible version of the new DB9 sports car. The DB9 coupe will also make its U.S. premiere at the show.
The $350,000 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, a 626-horsepower two-seater that's the closest anyone has come to building a street-legal Formula 1 race car.
A concept car close to the production version of the Mercedes GST sport tourer Mercedes will build alongside the M-class in Alabama late in 2004.
The Saab 9-2X, a sporty all-wheel-drive compact priced below the $26,090 midsize Saab 9-3.
BMW's graceful new 645i luxury coupe, which goes on sale in the first quarter of 2004. The convertible version of the new 6-series could make its worldwide debut at the auto show.
The BMW X3 compact luxury SUV, which boasts a six-speed manual transmission and BMW's sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. Prices start around $31,600.
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The link to the full article is here:
http://www.freep.com/money/autonews/show4_20031204.htm
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12-06-2003, 01:45 PM
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Cars I'd like to see, simply because we've thus far had very little info on them:
Ford Five Hundred
Ford Freestyle
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Cobalt
Pontiac G6
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder
Smart
Ford Five Hundred
Ford Freestyle
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Cobalt
Pontiac G6
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder
Smart
12-06-2003, 09:22 PM
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Originally posted by MrFatbooty
Cars I'd like to see, simply because we've thus far had very little info on them:
Ford Five Hundred
Ford Freestyle
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Cobalt
Pontiac G6
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder
Smart
Cars I'd like to see, simply because we've thus far had very little info on them:
Ford Five Hundred
Ford Freestyle
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Cobalt
Pontiac G6
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder
Smart
12-18-2003, 11:53 PM
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The following are the cars I would like to see in the upcoming LA auto show and Detroit auto show:
Lexus GS-series sedan
Subaru Legacy sedan/wagon
Infiniti M45 sedan
Chevrolet Corvette
Lexus GS-series sedan
Subaru Legacy sedan/wagon
Infiniti M45 sedan
Chevrolet Corvette