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Glamorous Women at the Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:34:11 +0000

Glamorous Women at the Detroit Auto Show Before he left the 2008 Detroit Auto Show for another year, our photographer put together a selection of the most glamorous women at this year’s show. Click on images to enlarge. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Glamorous Women at the Detroit [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Glamorous Women at the Detroit Auto Show

Saturn Flextreme Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:27:15 +0000

Saturn Flextreme Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Saturn and Opel have been working together to build the Saturn Flextreme Concept. The Flextreme uses an E-Flex system which will power the car for 55km on electric alone. General Motors are tight-lipped about how much it will cost, but one spokesman said “You can go green without going [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Saturn Flextreme Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Jaguar XF – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:17:55 +0000

Jaguar XF – 2008 Detroit Auto Show The XF will be available with a choice of four engines; a fuel efficient 2.7-litre V6 diesel, 3.0-litre V6 petrol, 4.2 n/a V8 petrol and range topping 4.2 s/c V8 petrol. Every model will feature Jaguar’s six-speed sequential shift system with steering wheel-mounted ‘paddles’ for manual gear selection capable of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Jaguar XF – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Jeep Renegade Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:05:34 +0000

Jeep Renegade Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Using the same 200 kW electric motor as the Dodge ZEO concept, the renegade has a 64km range powered by lithium ion batteries. The Renegade concept is slightly unique as it uses a pair of the 200kW electric engines, one on each axle to create a true 4X4. The Renegade [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Jeep Renegade Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Dodge ZEO Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:50:54 +0000

Dodge ZEO Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show With petrol hitting $1.5 litre, the time for electric cars is now. Hybrid cars continue to sell well, but many buyers are after a car which will really make a difference in the fuel bill. The Dodge ZEO Concept is an electric car that shows the Americans are [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge ZEO Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Cadillac Provoq Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:39:17 +0000

Cadillac Provoq Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show The Provoq crossover concept is another sign that U.S. manufacturers are looking at building more small crossover vehicles. The Cadillac is destined to compete with the BMW X3 and the new Mercedes-Benz GLK. It will seat five and has a 114.4-inch wheelbase with short front and rear overhangs. The Provoq [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Cadillac Provoq Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Cadillac CTS-V – 2008 Detroit Motor Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:18:53 +0000

Cadillac CTS-V – 2008 Detroit Motor Show Meet Cadillac’s latest road tearing sports car, the CTS-V. Powered by a 6.2-litre supercharged V8 generating around 410kW and and a staggering 745Nm torque. The CTS-V is meant to take on its German rivals in the performance game. Click on images to enlarge. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Cadillac CTS-V – 2008 Detroit Motor Show

Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:07:14 +0000

Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Images of the Ralliart Lancer. For more details on the new ralliart click here. Click on images to enlarge. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Ralliart Lancer – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Toyota Camry TRD – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:42:24 +0000

Toyota Camry TRD – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Toyota Racing & Development has its way with the humble Toyota Camry. The end result is basically bigger wheels, leather seats and a sunroof with no power increase. A bit of a disappointment for a car with a TRD badge. On another note Toyota and Microsoft seem [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota Camry TRD – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Pickup Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:30:33 +0000

Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Pickup Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Meet Toyota’s latest Hybrid concept the A-BAT pickup ute. Toyota plans to introduce a hybrid variant for the majority of its models, and the A-BAT is another sign of the Japanese giant’s commitment. Of course it wouldn’t be a concept if it didn’t do something cool, and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Pickup Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:23:35 +0000

Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Flexfuel is the new hybrid, with the 9-4x Concept running a 2.0-litre ‘BioPower’ turbocharged engine that develops an impressive 224kW and 400Nm when used with E85 fuel mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The concept utilizes the Saab XWD (”cross wheel drive”) all-wheel-drive system which incorporates an electronic [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Pontiac G8 GT – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:16:44 +0000

Pontiac G8 GT – 2008 Detroit Auto Show – Day 2 Holden’s SS Commodore rebadged as a Pontiac G8 GT. Click through for more info on the Pontiac G8 GT. Click on images to enlarge. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Pontiac G8 GT – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Pontiac G8 GT – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 and SLK55 AMG – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:43:02 +0000

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 & SLK55 AMG – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the latest generation of the SLK two-seater sports car. The new model receives a restyled front bumper with changes made to the segmentation of the air intakes and a more pronounced V-shape. The rear has also undergone minor changes for a more aggressive look. [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mercedes-Benz SLK350 and SLK55 AMG – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz GLK Vision – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:17:37 +0000

Mercedes-Benz GLK Vision – 2008 Detroit Auto Show – Day 2 It has been over five months since Daimler Chrysler become Daimler and Chrysler and Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche said he is happy with the progress both companies have made, and he has reason to be as Mercedes still retains 19.9 per cent of Chrysler. While Chrysler [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mercedes-Benz GLK Vision – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:03:24 +0000

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S – 2008 Detroit Auto Show Maserati has once again shown-off its Quattroporte Sport GT S at the Detroit Motor Show. The Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S is the serious racer based on the standard Quattroporte. The car is equipped with a 6-speed gearbox as well a newly designed suspension layout with single [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Lincoln MKT concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:44:58 +0000

Lincoln MKT concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show – Day 2 Ford America might be struggling in every sense of the word, but the blue oval is hard at work showcasing its intention to build a large luxury crossover with the Lincoln MKT concept. Although the fancy and expensive interior will not see the light of day [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Lincoln MKT concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Hummer HX Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:32:37 +0000

Hummer HX Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show We finally have some actual photos of the Hummer HX Concept, and we hate to admit it, but the car doesn’t look that great in the flesh. You can find a whole heap of info on the HX Concept here. Click on images to enlarge. Original article from: Australian Car Advice [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Hummer HX Concept – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Fisker Karma – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:27:57 +0000

Fisker Karma – 2008 Detroit Auto Show – Day 2 Fisker Automotive, which is the project of former Aston Martin head designer Henrik Fisker, has today showed off its premium plug-in hybrid sports vehicle named Karma. The car uses a standard four-cylinder engine attacked to a lithium ion battery pack. The Karma is the sort of car [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Fisker Karma – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Dodge RAM – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:13:38 +0000

Dodge Ram – 2008 Detroit Auto Show – Day 2 You just know Americans cannot get enough of these cars. The new Dodge RAM is set to showcase the company’s apparent efforts in producing higher quality interiors. Click on images to enlarge. Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Dodge RAM – 2008 Detroit [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Dodge RAM – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

2009 Corvette ZR1 Supercharged – 2008 Detroit Auto Show

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:03:53 +0000

2009 Corvette ZR1 Supercharged – 2008 Detroit Auto Show – Day 2 The new 2009 Corvette ZR1 Supercharged was on display in Detroit. Using a 6.2-litre LS9 engine attached to a positive-displacement blower and integral charge cooler, the ZR1 is one hell of a car. GM are very tightlipped about the car’s credentials, only saying [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Corvette ZR1 Supercharged – 2008 Detroit Auto Show