Showing posts with label Chicago Auto Show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicago Auto Show. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: 2025 Ford Mustang GTD, Hyundai Sonata, Honda Prologue, Kia EV9 And Acura ZDX

 

With an estimated starting price of $300,000, the all-new 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is a street legal 
beast. Ford has yet to release the horsepower.

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata drops its oval headlights and egg crate grille for a more modern and stylish fascia.

Honda introduces its first all-electric vehicle, the 2024 Honda Prologue.

Saturday, February 10, 2024

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, 2024 Z NISMO And 2024 Chevy Silverado EV

 

With a retail price starting in the $55k range, the 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser makes its return. 

Telsa's massive looking all-new angular Cybertruck is only available in one color.
                                    
 
Tesla's massive looking Cybertruck infuses the brand's simple design theme. 

Thursday, February 8, 2024

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: VW ID.Buzz, 2024 Hummer Pickup EV, 2025 Kia K5 And 2025 Toyota Crown Signa

The three-row VW ID.Buzz EV produces 282-horsepower.

The VW ID.Buzz has a 264-mile driving range.

The 2024 Hummer Pickup EV can become a house on wheel with a mobile camper, which includes a bed, sink and a shower.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

2024 Chicago Auto Show EVs And More: Cadillac Escalade IQ, Hyundai Santa Fe, Lucid Air, Mullen Five RS And Toyota Tacoma

 

2025 Caddy's Escalade IQ has an estimated 450 EV range, while rocking 24-inch wheels. 


Notice the door-to-door 55-inch diagonal display screen in the Escalade IQ.


                                                                              
Andre Hudson, Mullen Automotive v p of design, team created this 2025 Mullen Five RS. This 4-passenger crossover pumps out 1,000 horsepower.


Friday, January 12, 2024

'Auto Trends' 5th Annual Auto Show Radio Preview: 2024 And Beyond (Two Shows)

This is the 2025 Mullen Five RS. The head-turning electric vehicle produces 1,000 horses. (Photo Credit: Mullen Automotive) 

Who: Our 5th Annual Auto Show Radio Preview (2024 Models And Beyond)

What: Co-Hosted By Michigan's Stephanie Brinley of S & P Global Mobility and California's Zach Gale of Motor Trend Magazine. 

Both Michigan and California serve as Ground Zero for the auto industry in terms of car design studios, industry research and manufacturing. Brinley and Gale co-hosted the program in 2023.

Why: It's the best way to find out what's new from each automaker brand-by-brand from well-respected industry insiders, as well as some of their personal picks. We'll talk about pricing, brand strategy, size, power, performance, style, electric vehicles and more.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Chicago Auto Show: A New Toyota Prius-Fighter And New Engines

The 2016 Infiniti Q50 will be powered by a number of all-new engines, including the brand's first twin turbo.

Kia introduced the world to its first all-dedicated hybrid to go head-to-head with the Toyota Prius, the Niro.

The Nissan Rogue plows it ways into the Windy City with its Winter Warrior. 

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Affordable Luxury Rolls Into The Windy City

Global Car Designer Andre Hudson with (Hyundai's) Vision G Coupe Concept
 
The interior of the Vision G Coupe Concept.
 
2017 Volvo S90 put the brand back in the car game again. This flagship will replace the smaller S80.

Three New Crossovers Blast Into Chicago

Chevy Trax updates the grille.

Hyundai Santa Fe Sport updates the grille and enhances the tech capabilities.

Buick Envision adds its third crossover to the luxury brand.

Nissan Returns With An All-New 2017 Armada

 
 

The 2017 Armada returns after a short absence, with more luxury amenities to go head-to-head with the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition.



Thursday, February 19, 2015

(Video Interview) One-On-One With The CEO And Chief Product Strategist For Nissan's Performance Brand At The Chicago Auto Show

CEO of NISMO Soichi Miyantani (l), Jeff of JeffCars.com (c) and Chief Product Strategist of NISMO
 Hiroshi Tamura (r) with the NISMO 370Z Roadster Concept



Nissan's  NISMO 370Z Roadster Concept was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show



Wednesday, February 18, 2015

#50 Shades Of Cars - Chicago Auto Show: Jaguar F-Type, Hyundai Veloster, Volvo XC90 and VW Jetta Wagon

The 2016 Jaguar F-Type will soon be available with a manual transmission. This hasn't appeared in a Jag since the seventies.


Volvo's 2016 XC90 will be available as a plug-in electric vehicle. Also they stepped up their game, adding 22-inch wheels.

Monday, February 16, 2015

#50ShadesOfCars The Chicago Auto Show: Fast And Furious Dream Machines


Nissan's GT-R LM NISMO will be driven in the 24 hours of Le Mans this June.

Personalize Your Viper! You can have it in any color, really? Dodge will have 25 million unique build combinations.

Toyota's halo vehicle,  the FT-1 Concept.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Chicago Auto Show: #50ShadesOfCars


An Outsider's View of the Chicago Auto Show

Underneath the cover is Toyota's 2016 Avalon

An Electric All-Wheel Drive Kia Trailster Concept


Toyota FT-1 concept debuts in Chicago this year with a new color, silver.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Chicago Auto Show 2014: What's New From Kia's Electric/Hybrid Garage




Kia's Niro Concept is a hybrid, offering 4wd capabilities. 
Kia Soul EV will be the brand's first electric vehicle.

Kia Optima Hybrid receives mild upgrades and a face lift.

2026 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech Hatchback with a Manual Transmission

  Highlight: The Integra shares a platform with the Honda Civic.   Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $40,495 ( Base – FWD): $34,695 Seating Capacity...