Inspired by the Le Mans Quattro concept car, the Audi R8 is the company's first mid-engined sports car. It features an aluminum space-frame body, Quattro all-wheel drive, 18-inch tires and wheels, and a 420-hp V8 engine capable of vaulting the R8 to 100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. Ausgezeignet! Chicago Auto Show photos.
BMW Hydrogen 7
Equipped with an internal combustion engine capable of running either on liquid hydrogen or on gasoline, the BMW Hydrogen 7 is currently being tested in special fleets around the world. Its hydrogen fuel technology dramatically reduces emissions; in particular CO2. Al Gore, are you listening?
2008 Cadillac CTS
Under the category of 'big improvements' comes the entry-level Cadillac CTS which has been given a complete make-over for 2008 - including tighter, more muscular styling, a new V6 engine with more power, improved suspension, wider track, better brakes, and an all-new interior. For the first time it will be available with rear- and all-wheel drive. Detroit Auto Show photos
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport
The new 2008 Equinox Sport puts the 'sport' into 'sport utility vehicle' with a lowered suspension, 18-inch wheels, and a 263-horsepower V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual tap up/tap down control.
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Camry and Accord, watch out! An all-new design, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu family sedan features a longer wheelbase and a larger cabin with more interior room and a new cabin with a twin pod dashboard, better materials quality, and more luxury touches. Powertrain choices will be a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine or optional 3.6-litre V6, both with a new six-speed automatic transmission. Detroit Auto Show photos
2008 Dodge Avenger
Cousin to the Chrysler Sebring, the new Dodge Avenger is a mid-size front-wheel drive four-door sedan with bold Dodge looks, a reasonable price-tag, and available four and six cylinder powerplants, one with flex-fuel E85 capability. This car will bring Dodge back into the mid-size market after many years of being absent. Detroit Auto Show photos
2008 Ford Taurus
Yes, the Taurus has been reborn. The Ford Five Hundred has been re-named Taurus for 2008, and includes the upgrades made to the Five-Hundred for 2008: revised styling, a new 260-horsepower 3.5-litre V6 engine with nearly 30 per cent more horsepower than last year's Five-Hundred, and a refined six-speed automatic transmission. Chicago Auto Show photos
2008 Ford Taurus X
Really a re-badged Ford Freestyle, the Taurus X crossover is a family vehicle that provides the driving manners of a car with the utility of an SUV. It includes three rows of seats, roomy and versatile cargo area, V6 power, taller seating positions, and the security of all-wheel drive. Chicago Auto Show photos
2008 Ford Focus
With a new exterior and a more modern interior, the Ford Focus has a bold new presence for 2008, but the mechanicals are basically the same. Significant for the Canadian market is a new Focus two-door coupe that will appeal to younger buyers. Detroit Auto Show photos
2007 GMC Sierra Denali
Totally redesigned for 2007, GMC's top-of-the-line full-size pickup, the Sierra Denali, features a 400-hp 6.2-litre V8, a new, stiffer frame, a more aerodynamic 57-degree windshield angle, a wider stance and electronic stability control system with rollover mitigation technology. The Denali's luxurious interior includes woodgrain trim, deeper-pile carpet, covered console storage and cupholders, and heated steering wheel.
2007 Maybach 62S
Individually customized to each owner's preferences, the luxurious Maybach 62S has an MSRP of US$386,500. The 62S is the longer of the two Maybach models (6.2 metres in length) and offers more rear legroom than the 57. Standard features include a rear-seat refrigerator with sterling silver champagne goblets, remote-activated memory seats, television receiver, heated and ventilated seats with massage function, reclining rear seats with thigh support and footrest, and folding rear-seat tables finished in wood and Nappa leather.
2007 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition (North American Premiere)
Canadians will be the first on this continent to see the new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition, a limited production super car with more power than the standard SLR McLaren (650 hp vs 617 hp). In addition, the 722 Edition adds more powerful front brakes with red-painted calipers and cross-drilled rotors, retuned and lowered suspension, Alcantara and leather interior, cluster-integrated AMG race timer, black suede sport steering wheel, red seatbelts, and optimized aerodynamics.
2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8
The first Pathfinder available with a V8, the 2008 model will appeal mostly to trailer towing customers. Nissan's gutsy 300-hp 5.6-litre V8 will be optional. In addition, the Pathfinder gets revised styling, a new interior, and new optional navigation system with 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive. Chicago Auto Show photos
2008 Nissan Rogue
Nissan's first small 'crossover' SUV, the 2008 Rogue will appeal to younger buyers who want some style with their utility. The Rogue has Nissan's 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine rated at 170 horsepower and a standard 'Xtronic' CVT (continuously variable transmission) with available paddle shifters for manual operation. An all-new all-wheel drive system with yaw rate control is also available. The Rogue is scheduled to go on sale in September. Detroit Auto Show photos
2008 Nissan Titan Long Bed
For the 2008 model year, Nissan is offering a new Titan Long Wheelbase King Cab pickup with a longer bed, and Long Wheelbase Crew Cab models with more interior room. The 2008 models feature refreshed styling, new seat design, restyled instrument clusters, new optional Bluetooth hands-free phone system, XM Satellite Radio, heated leather seats and larger DVD screen. Chicago Auto Show photos
2008 Porsche Cayenne
All three 2008 Cayenne models, the Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo, offer refreshed styling and more powerful engines with direct fuel injection that enhances performance and fuel economy. The base model has a new 3.6-litre V6 that pumps out 290 horsepower; the Cayenne S has a new 4.8-litre V8 that generates 385 horsepower; and the Cayenne Turbo has a twin-turbocharged version of the 4.8-litre V8 that produces 500 horsepower! Chicago Auto Show photos
2007 Saturn Aura Green Line Hybrid
The Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid will deliver at least a 25-percent fuel economy improvement over the non-hybrid Aura XE, says the company - not to mention lower CO2 emissions. Its 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine and four-speed automatic transmission are mated to a unique electric motor/generator and sophisticated electronic controls.
2008 Saturn Vue
The all new 2008 Vue abandons the previous model's chunky look for a new rounded aerodynamic styling theme. It will be available in XE, XR, high performance Red Line and fuel-saving Green Line Hybrid models, and will include a more powerful four-cylinder engine and two V6 engines with six-speed automatic transmissions. Front- and all-wheel drive versions will be available. Photos
2008 Subaru Legacy
For 2008, the Legacy features a new flagship sedan model, the Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited, the first-ever six-cylinder Legacy model for the North American market. It will feature a performance-oriented paddle-shift transmission, Bilstein Sport Suspension and 18-inch wheels and tires. All Legacys get revised styling with reduced front and rear overhangs, a redesigned instrument panel, improved interior fabrics and standard telescopic steering column. Detroit Auto Show photos
2008 Subaru Outback
For 2008, the Subaru Outback features a larger and more upright grille, new bumper, and redesigned fenders with a bolder appearance. The Outback also features unique fog lights and new wheels for the XT and six-cylinder models. Inside, Outbacks have a redesigned instrument panel, new interior fabrics, and a redesigned steering wheel with additional controls. Detroit Auto Show photos
2007 Toyota Sienna Lift-Up Seat Van
The Sienna is now available with Lift-Up Power Mobility Seats to help elderly or disable people get into and out of the van. These feature a remote control and can be installed in the front-right passenger or mid-right passenger position. When operating, the seat turns to the right, slides out of the vehicle, and lowers to the ground.
2007 Toyota Sienna Ramp Van
The Toyota Sienna Ramp Van features a power sliding door, a kneeling system to lower the rear of the vehicle, and an automatic ramp, making it easy for those in wheelchairs to enter or leave the vehicle. The Sienna Ramp Van also features a lowered floor and removable front driver and passenger seats to enable those with special mobility needs to ride up front or drive.
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