January 9, 2005
Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid Concept aimed at European buyers

General Motors unveiled a diesel-hybrid version of the Opel Astra today. The concept car is equipped with a two-mode full hybrid system and 1.7-litre turbo diesel engine, and delivers up to 25 percent improved fuel economy.

Chrysler to unveil super sports car at Detroit auto show

Chrysler Group revealed sketches of two concept vehicles it plans to reveal at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

January 7, 2005
Saturn Sky sports car slated for 2006 production

Saturn will reveal a new two-seat sports car, slated for production in 2006, at the 2005 North American International Auto Show. The Sky roadster was inspired by the Vauxhall VX Lightning Concept designed by GM's Advanced Design Studio in Birmingham, England.

January 7, 2005
Saturn Aura concept car a preview of future Saturn sedans

The Saturn Aura concept car provides a clear preview of Saturn's future design strategy, says the company.

January 3, 2005
Mitsubishi to unveil new Eclipse, Raider truck

Mitsubishi will introduce its next-generation Eclipse sporty coupe and a new Raider midsize pick-up truck at the North American International Auto Show next week.

January 2, 2005
2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 Supercab now available with all-wheel-drive

Ford revealed photos of the first Harley-Davidson edition F-150 pickup built off the new F-150 platform today. The 2006 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 SuperCab, the seventh model to emerge from the alliance between Ford and Harley-Davidson, will be unveiled at the Detroit auto show next week.

December 29, 2004
Infiniti shows more sketches of Kuraza concept vehicle

Infiniti released more sketches of its Kuraza concept vehicle that show three rows of seats and third-row doors. The Kuraza makes its global debut at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 10, 2005.

December 28, 2004
Land Rover to add supercharged engine to 2006 Range Rover

Land Rover released photos of the mildly restyled 2006 Range Rover that will be officially unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January.

December 28, 2004
Ford shows Mercury diesel hybrid concept car

Ford announced a new Mercury concept car that gives a hint of what a Mercury production crossover vehicle might look like when it is introduced in 2007.