Detroit Auto Show draws over 650,000 people
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit hosted more than 650,000 people, including nearly 5,500 journalists from more than 40 countries, before finishing on January 25.
Toyota shows FT-EV concept, announces electric vehicle plans
Toyota has shown its FT-EV at the 2009 Detroit auto show as part of an announcement of its plans to launch an urban commuter battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012. This announcement, coupled with its compressed natural gas powered Camry Hybrid concept display at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, signal Toyota’s intention to broaden the scope of its advanced alternative-fuel vehicle development.
Toyota has shown its FT-EV at the 2009 Detroit auto show as part of an announcement of its plans to launch an urban commuter battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2012. This announcement, coupled with its compressed natural gas powered Camry Hybrid concept display at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, signal Toyota’s intention to broaden the scope of its advanced alternative-fuel vehicle development.
Toyota Canada’s Stephen Beatty on the 2010 Toyota Prius
When Toyota showed the first Prius models in 1999, with right-hand drive and unusual shape, many wondered what the company was doing. Toyota Canada's Managing Director Stephen Beatty was fascinated, however, and enthusiastic.
Detroit show preview raises US$2.6 million
The 2009 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview black-tie gala raised over US$2.6 million for local children's charities and attracted almost 7,000 guests.
Interview: David Mondragon, Ford of Canada CEO
Despite general doom and gloom in the automotive world, Ford of Canada’s CEO, David Mondragon, is optimistic about Ford’s future based on its present and future product line-up and its new, fuel-saving powertrain technology.
Despite general doom and gloom in the automotive world, Ford of Canada’s CEO, David Mondragon, is optimistic about Ford’s future based on its present and future product line-up and its new, fuel-saving powertrain technology.
Audi wins two Eyes On Design awards
Audi of America has won two awards at the Eyes On Design Awards ceremony at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
New Z4 has BMW’s first retractable hardtop
BMW debuted its redesigned Z4 roadster at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. It is the first BMW roadster to feature a retractable hardtop.
BMW debuted its redesigned Z4 roadster at the 2009 North American International Auto Show. It is the first BMW roadster to feature a retractable hardtop.
2009 Detroit auto show: Top 10 must-see vehicles
With so many models at the Detroit Auto Show, it’s almost impossible to pick just a “Top Ten”. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh did so anyway, with a “must-see” list that ranges from sports concepts to hybrids to a family sedan.
With so many models at the Detroit Auto Show, it’s almost impossible to pick just a “Top Ten”. Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh did so anyway, with a “must-see” list that ranges from sports concepts to hybrids to a family sedan.
2009 Detroit auto show: Impressions from the floor
Change: you can feel it in the air at the North American International Auto Show, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. There’s still plenty of glitz but many automakers have scaled back their presence, or cancelled altogether, he says.
Change: you can feel it in the air at the North American International Auto Show, reports Senior Editor, Paul Williams. There’s still plenty of glitz but many automakers have scaled back their presence, or cancelled altogether, he says.
Chinese manufacturer BYD shows e6 electric car
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled its e6 electric car today at the 2009 Detroit auto show. The five-passenger e6 will be marketed as a family-oriented crossover vehicle.