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Here TorqueNews covers the international auto and motor shows.

By Frank Sherosky on January 8, 2012 - 7:00PM
The North American International Auto Show is entering its 24th year as an international event, and an entourage of national and state elected government officials will visit on various days throughout the preview events, including four members of President Barack Obama's Cabinet.
By Patrick Rall on January 8, 2012 - 4:20PM
The 2013 Dodge Dart is expected to make its grand debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show tomorrow in Detroit but as has become the big trend this year – images and videos showing the sporty new C segment sedan have slipped onto the internet ahead of the big debut.
By Frank Sherosky on January 8, 2012 - 11:45AM
In case you haven’t noticed, changes in automotive marketing have been affecting auto shows worldwide by morphing for quite a few years now. Questions are, how much, how deep and will they forever change the traditional NAIAS press days as well as other auto unvelings?
By Keith Griffin on January 8, 2012 - 10:24AM
In addition to Ford CEO Allen Mulally participating at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show, Ford will make a major unveil regarding its Ford Sync AppLink, Ford’s industry-exclusive in-car, voice-controlled connectivity system for smartphone apps.
By Patrick Rall on January 6, 2012 - 9:45PM
We have expected for some time now that the new Cadillac ATS, the Caddy slated to be General Motors’ new BMW 3-Series fighter, would be coming to the 2012 Detroit Auto Show but we have now learned that the new midsized sedan will actually make its grand debut online on Sunday, the night before the Motor City show opens to the media.
By Armen Hareyan on January 6, 2012 - 9:11AM
The 2012 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) is going to surprise with more European cars, made by American carmakers as the Ford Fusion and its European version Mondeo will be made on both sides of the Atlantic. The Dodge (Chrysler) Dart takes its design from an Italian base.
By Don Bain on January 5, 2012 - 9:37PM
When the North American International Auto Show kicks off this week, a 4,500 square-foot exhibit by BASF, in room D2-15, will showcase products like all plastic wheels, plastics so heat resistant they can be used in engine parts and other wonders of their surprisingly effective application of chemistry to the production of better, lighter cars.
By Frank Sherosky on January 5, 2012 - 6:46PM
In case you haven’t noticed, web developers have moved away from internet development and shifted their efforts toward app development for smartphones and tablets, including OnStar. That explains why those that follow the NAIAS 2012 and CES 2012 say this will be a growth year for app development with automakers overseeing their selections.
By Keith Griffin on January 5, 2012 - 4:25PM
For the first time, Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, will deliver a keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which is fast becoming an alternate stage to the Detroit Auto Show.
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 12:33PM
Since Fiat has taken majority control of the Chrysler Group from the US Government there hasn’t been much talk of Chrysler ownership but with the upcoming 2013 Dodge Dart reportedly hitting 40 miles per gallon in preliminary testing late last month – Fiat has met the final requirement set forth by the feds when Fiat purchased the first piece of the American automaker in 2009.
By Patrick Rall on January 5, 2012 - 11:47AM
Porsche AG announced this morning that they will use the 2012 North American International Auto Show next week in Detroit to formally introduce the new 2012 Porsche 911 Cabrio.
By Frank Sherosky on January 5, 2012 - 9:19AM
There are unique aspects to every major auto show, especially hype which is ever present during press days; so the NAIAS 2012 will be no different. However, be prepared for more coverage by TorqueNews this year from press day events on design and technology.
By Frank Sherosky on January 4, 2012 - 6:46PM
While the Audi A6 won the EyesOn Design Award for production and Porsche 918 RSR for the concept category last year, the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) once again will bring a team of designers to choose an award solely on styling
By Patrick Rall on January 4, 2012 - 1:15PM
The news of a sporty coupe coming to the Lexus display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show has created quite a bit of buzz over what exactly we would see from the Japanese luxury brand next week in Detroit but today, the company has taken the wraps off of the new Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept.
By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 9:05PM
The next generation Nissan Pathfinder is scheduled to make its grand debut next week at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and tonight, the Japanese automaker issued two short (very short) videos giving us our best look yet of the redesigned front and rear end of the new Pathfinder.
By Patrick Rall on January 3, 2012 - 6:24PM
We are another week closer to the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and with this new week comes another look at the upcoming 2013 Buick Encore – a small SUV that will make its grand debut next week at Cobo Hall.
By Armen Hareyan on January 3, 2012 - 11:23AM
In two days Indian car industry will experience another awakening when DC Design unveils India's 1st supercar at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, the country's largest auto show.
By Keith Griffin on January 2, 2012 - 3:12PM
While being coy with facts on the 2012 Dodge Dart, Chrysler has announced almost complete details on the 2012 Dodge Charger Redline coming to the Detroit Auto Show next week.
By Frank Sherosky on January 2, 2012 - 11:16AM
With press review days a week away, rumors and auto web reports say the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit will have a heavy focus on smaller cars. Question is, will the public be convinced to buy them?
By Keith Griffin on December 30, 2011 - 11:04AM
The web is alive with the rumor that Ford is going to introduce a 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the Detroit Auto Show - and from this viewpoint it's a horrible idea. In what world does a driver need a 650 horsepower V8 with a soft-top convertible? It's got death trap written all over it.
By Patrick Rall on December 27, 2011 - 1:22PM
Almost two weeks ago, General Motors offered up the first teaser image of the new 2013 Buick Encore followed by a four quadrant image of the new crossover on Facebook with the four sections covered b the Buick logo– the second of which was revealed quietly over the long holiday weekend.
By Don Bain on December 23, 2011 - 1:55PM
They’re not what you usually expect to see at the premiere auto show in America – vehicles with a top speed of 8-mph. It seems Craftsman is betting those who like to cruise the streets in a luxury automobile, will want the same comforts when they’re mowing their lawn, so they are bringing the new line of CTX tractors and mowers to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.
By Don Bain on December 21, 2011 - 7:52PM
The company that surprised everyone in 2010 with a plug-in version of the Chevrolet Equinox, Amp Electric Vehicles, will reveal an electrically powered Jeep Grand Cherokee at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.
By Don Bain on December 21, 2011 - 3:59AM
Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors, who envisioned the Chevy Volt, will return to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to introduce the world's first long range electric Pickup Truck, SUV and Van to the media on January 10, 2012 at 12:15 pm EST.
By Armen Hareyan on December 20, 2011 - 5:52PM
The organizers of the Los Angeles Auto Show have put together a 2 minute video clip that compresses the cleanup of cars from the Convention Center, which took 70 hours to complete.
By Patrick Rall on December 20, 2011 - 11:35AM
Last week, Toyota issued a tightly cropped teaser shot of the new Lexus Concept set to debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and we now have our newest teaser of what looks to be a new Lexus sports car – this time focusing on the interior of the luxury concept.
By Frank Sherosky on December 19, 2011 - 7:20PM
OnStar and Cadillac are showcasing their latest technologies at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (2012 CES) from Jan. 10-13 in Las Vegas.