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Well it has come that time again, my favorite time of the year....Detroit Auto Show!
Where do I start?
I'll start with some of the most impressive concept/prototypes before getting to the highly-favored German iron.
This little Hyundai is going to be a hit for them when it hits the street next year:
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008007zn7.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008008sp2.jpghttp://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008009gv8.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008010dp2.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008011iz8.jpghttp://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008012bb6.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008013no0.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008014ev9.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008015ly9.jpg
These shots were kinda tricky to get due to the turntable they used. Not only did it turn around, but it also dipped and what not. They wanted you to see every inch of it I guess.
The Jaguar XF was I have to say a disappointment. Now I think this has more to do with the color and the fact that the only model they had on display had the smaller wheels/tires. Why that was I have no idea, but here she is:
http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008028va5.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008029hv2.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008031cx7.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008032ov3.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008033ij2.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008034il3.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008035cq7.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008036yw4.jpg
Not a bad looking car by any means, but it doesn't really say "Jaguar" either. This particular color and wheel setup did it no favors IMO. I'll still hold off final judgement until I get the chance to see it at the dealer in various colors and the top of the line SV8 model.
One of my favorite concepts of the show, the Mitusbishi Concept RA:
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008021eh7.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008022zu9.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008023dr5.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008024cz2.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008025ep5.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008026en2.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008027nu3.jpg
I don't think this is a Eclispe replacement. This car doesn't look it, but it far to lowly slung to be an Eclipse, this IMO is some other type of real sports car Mitsu has on their mind. I hope they build it and don't water it down.
Talk about anonymous luxury, the Hyundai Genesis:
http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008016rc7.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008017mp0.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008018ww9.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008019fk5.jpg
http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008020ji0.jpg
This car was so unforgettable it wasn't even funny. I have never seen such a collage of other brand's design cues in all my years of noticing cars! The grille in particular just grabs you as being an (nothing) afterthought.
My previous favorite SUV, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged:
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008038kv4.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008037ny1.jpg
As you can see their display was behind a wall of water this year and stationary so thats about all the pics you could get. Oh well I still love this truck but there is a new SUV favorite in town.
Another favorite (and Allstar) and the first time I've seen it in person, the Ford Mustang GT500KR Super Snake:
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008053he7.jpghttp://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008054lp1.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008055sb8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008056oa8.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008057tx2.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008058yy6.jpghttp://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008059ol2.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008060mu0.jpg
This was the "Super Snake" version which can be had with up to 725hp. Get this, when you opt for this engine, you get no warranty!!! Only the wealthy Mustang aficionado need apply. So many people seemed to be in awe of this car.
A real racecar is the only way to describe the Mazda Furai Concept:
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008043wm7.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008044vq3.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008045ka2.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008046sz0.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008047dd2.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008048ib0.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008049oa9.jpghttp://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008050cb0.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008051va0.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008052yh9.jpg
Don't care what any of you German car fanatics say, Saabs can be hot. Here, the Saab 9-3 Turbo X:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008082uy6.jpg
One pic only though. Couldn't get the people away from it long enough to get any other shots.
The mighty Chevy Corvette ZR-1:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008085pw6.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008086mz9.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008087kc8.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008088da6.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008089nt5.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008090aw9.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008091yi6.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008092eo3.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008093mv8.jpg
Can't wait to see the reviews on this one. There was feeling of pride at the GM displays this year as if things were really alright. I think GM will be just fine.
The Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008094ht5.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008095sw6.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008096je4.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008097rz1.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008098fx2.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008099im7.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008100gy8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008101ml0.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008102fe3.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008103da2.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008104ok3.jpg
The Lexus LF-A Roadster:
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008105eb8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008106rb1.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008107xb5.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008108kr4.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008109ct8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008110yi1.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008111qx1.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008112ty0.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008113rq0.jpghttp://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008114qf6.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008115lh3.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008116jt5.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008117ax0.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008118vh8.jpg
It isn't normal for me to have these types of aches over a Lexus, but it is what it is. A stunning concept that hopefully will shop up in a Lexus showroom pretty much as is and soon.
One of vehicles that has divided opinion here a lot lately, the VW Passat CC:
http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008124am9.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008125ef8.jpghttp://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008126ru7.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008127ls7.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008128fe4.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008129lp7.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008130zx9.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008131xh7.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008132qs1.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008133th0.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008134ic1.jpghttp://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008135kr9.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008136gs7.jpg
I can't really say I was all that moved by it, but it is a handsome car no less.
Now time for one of the heavyweights, BMW.
The 135i Cabrio:
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008151wp2.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008268jx9.jpg
I can now say with a strong feeling of confidence that the X6 is now my favorite SUV:
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008152at5.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008153tq7.jpghttp://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008154lc5.jpg
The M3:
http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008138cx6.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008139oy8.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008140gj0.jpghttp://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008141ni5.jpg
The new 4-door was there also:
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008142uv4.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008144ro8.jpg
More 2-door:
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008143xx6.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008145ih9.jpg
Another winner for BMW. Way above, way up high was a 1-Series Cabrio to drive home a point about BMW's various Green Programs:
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008146wm6.jpg
The X6 Hybrid Concept:
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008150lr1.jpghttp://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008149wh2.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008148dw9.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008147dp4.jpg
I must say that BMW is really coming back in my book. This X6 is just off the charts in desireability. The interior, engines and design are going to be the big selling points. The M3 was just what I expected, gorgeous and mean at the same time. The interior is really snug and sporty and the seats hold you perfectly. Now bring on the cabrio. The BMW stand like Mercedes is hard to photograph due to all the various models crammed into such a small space. More pics to come on BMW as I took some later in the day so they aren't in this first batch..
How Smart are you:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008123zg4.jpg
About the only shot possible with so many people cramming their fat bodies in this little car. I'm still amazed at the tires, I had a BIG WHEEL with bigger tires when I was a kid!
M
Where do I start?
I'll start with some of the most impressive concept/prototypes before getting to the highly-favored German iron.
This little Hyundai is going to be a hit for them when it hits the street next year:
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008007zn7.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008008sp2.jpghttp://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008009gv8.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008010dp2.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008011iz8.jpghttp://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008012bb6.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008013no0.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008014ev9.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008015ly9.jpg
These shots were kinda tricky to get due to the turntable they used. Not only did it turn around, but it also dipped and what not. They wanted you to see every inch of it I guess.
The Jaguar XF was I have to say a disappointment. Now I think this has more to do with the color and the fact that the only model they had on display had the smaller wheels/tires. Why that was I have no idea, but here she is:
http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008028va5.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008029hv2.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008031cx7.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008032ov3.jpg
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008033ij2.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008034il3.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008035cq7.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008036yw4.jpg
Not a bad looking car by any means, but it doesn't really say "Jaguar" either. This particular color and wheel setup did it no favors IMO. I'll still hold off final judgement until I get the chance to see it at the dealer in various colors and the top of the line SV8 model.
One of my favorite concepts of the show, the Mitusbishi Concept RA:
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008021eh7.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008022zu9.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008023dr5.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008024cz2.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008025ep5.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008026en2.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008027nu3.jpg
I don't think this is a Eclispe replacement. This car doesn't look it, but it far to lowly slung to be an Eclipse, this IMO is some other type of real sports car Mitsu has on their mind. I hope they build it and don't water it down.
Talk about anonymous luxury, the Hyundai Genesis:
http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008016rc7.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008017mp0.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008018ww9.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008019fk5.jpg
http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008020ji0.jpg
This car was so unforgettable it wasn't even funny. I have never seen such a collage of other brand's design cues in all my years of noticing cars! The grille in particular just grabs you as being an (nothing) afterthought.
My previous favorite SUV, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged:
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008038kv4.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008037ny1.jpg
As you can see their display was behind a wall of water this year and stationary so thats about all the pics you could get. Oh well I still love this truck but there is a new SUV favorite in town.
Another favorite (and Allstar) and the first time I've seen it in person, the Ford Mustang GT500KR Super Snake:
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008053he7.jpghttp://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008054lp1.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008055sb8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008056oa8.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008057tx2.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008058yy6.jpghttp://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008059ol2.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008060mu0.jpg
This was the "Super Snake" version which can be had with up to 725hp. Get this, when you opt for this engine, you get no warranty!!! Only the wealthy Mustang aficionado need apply. So many people seemed to be in awe of this car.
A real racecar is the only way to describe the Mazda Furai Concept:
http://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008043wm7.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008044vq3.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008045ka2.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008046sz0.jpg
http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008047dd2.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008048ib0.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008049oa9.jpghttp://img529.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008050cb0.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008051va0.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008052yh9.jpg
Don't care what any of you German car fanatics say, Saabs can be hot. Here, the Saab 9-3 Turbo X:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008082uy6.jpg
One pic only though. Couldn't get the people away from it long enough to get any other shots.
The mighty Chevy Corvette ZR-1:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008085pw6.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008086mz9.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008087kc8.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008088da6.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008089nt5.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008090aw9.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008091yi6.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008092eo3.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008093mv8.jpg
Can't wait to see the reviews on this one. There was feeling of pride at the GM displays this year as if things were really alright. I think GM will be just fine.
The Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008094ht5.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008095sw6.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008096je4.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008097rz1.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008098fx2.jpghttp://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008099im7.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008100gy8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008101ml0.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008102fe3.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008103da2.jpghttp://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008104ok3.jpg
The Lexus LF-A Roadster:
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008105eb8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008106rb1.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008107xb5.jpghttp://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008108kr4.jpg
http://img208.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008109ct8.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008110yi1.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008111qx1.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008112ty0.jpg
http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008113rq0.jpghttp://img253.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008114qf6.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008115lh3.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008116jt5.jpg
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008117ax0.jpghttp://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008118vh8.jpg
It isn't normal for me to have these types of aches over a Lexus, but it is what it is. A stunning concept that hopefully will shop up in a Lexus showroom pretty much as is and soon.
One of vehicles that has divided opinion here a lot lately, the VW Passat CC:
http://img254.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008124am9.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008125ef8.jpghttp://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008126ru7.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008127ls7.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008128fe4.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008129lp7.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008130zx9.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008131xh7.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008132qs1.jpghttp://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008133th0.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008134ic1.jpghttp://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008135kr9.jpg
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008136gs7.jpg
I can't really say I was all that moved by it, but it is a handsome car no less.
Now time for one of the heavyweights, BMW.
The 135i Cabrio:
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008151wp2.jpghttp://img207.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008268jx9.jpg
I can now say with a strong feeling of confidence that the X6 is now my favorite SUV:
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008152at5.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008153tq7.jpghttp://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008154lc5.jpg
The M3:
http://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008138cx6.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008139oy8.jpghttp://img251.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008140gj0.jpghttp://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008141ni5.jpg
The new 4-door was there also:
http://img214.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008142uv4.jpghttp://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008144ro8.jpg
More 2-door:
http://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008143xx6.jpghttp://img522.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008145ih9.jpg
Another winner for BMW. Way above, way up high was a 1-Series Cabrio to drive home a point about BMW's various Green Programs:
http://img341.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008146wm6.jpg
The X6 Hybrid Concept:
http://img509.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008150lr1.jpghttp://img213.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008149wh2.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008148dw9.jpghttp://img255.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008147dp4.jpg
I must say that BMW is really coming back in my book. This X6 is just off the charts in desireability. The interior, engines and design are going to be the big selling points. The M3 was just what I expected, gorgeous and mean at the same time. The interior is really snug and sporty and the seats hold you perfectly. Now bring on the cabrio. The BMW stand like Mercedes is hard to photograph due to all the various models crammed into such a small space. More pics to come on BMW as I took some later in the day so they aren't in this first batch..
How Smart are you:
http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=d2008123zg4.jpg
About the only shot possible with so many people cramming their fat bodies in this little car. I'm still amazed at the tires, I had a BIG WHEEL with bigger tires when I was a kid!
M



