Auto Shows (Page 62)

We reported in February that both Chrysler and General Motors had decided not to make an appearance at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and with the final lineup announced for the big Japanese show, Ford Motor Company will also not be in attendance.

With the debut of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu in New York and Shanghai auto shows, General Motors not only continues to leverage its Global Epsilon D-segment architecture, but its eAssist™ technology as well. This option extends the driving range of the Chevy Malibu ECO to 550 miles.

The 2011 New York International Auto Show is in full swing and this has proven to be a great year for the Big Apple show thanks to vehicle debuts like that of the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.

The folks at Shelby American have been promising an exciting display at the 2011 New York International Auto Show with help from the 2012 Shelby GT500 Super Snake with 800 horsepower but in addition to that high powered (and high dollar) Super Snake, the legendary car-builder used the Big Apple show to introduce the 2012 Shelby GTS Mustang.

WIKISPEED, the Seattle-based team developing ultra-efficient road vehicles, announced the company will publicly demonstrate the Alibre-designed SGT01, a vehicle that can deliver more than 100 miles per gallon, at the Earth Day celebration at Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour.

Fiat today unveiled the 2012 500c Convertible car at the 2011 New York Auto show with two models: the Pop and Lounge.

During their press conference yesterday at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, Chrysler CEO Francois Olivier introduced a trio of new trimlines for the Chrysler 300 sedan and included in that group is the new 2012 Chrysler 300 S – the full sized sedan that will introduce consumer America to the 8-speed automatic transmission.

Amidst a Detroit-based choir belting out their own version of Eminem’s Lose Yourself on stage at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, Chrysler CEO Olivier Francois introduced the 2012 Chrysler 300C Executive Series – a vehicle which the company head claims is “the most luxurious Chrysler flagship sedan ever”.

As part of the "AMG Performance 2015" model strategy, the high-performance E-Class now features the new 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine, producing up to 550 hp. The 2012MY E63 AMG goes on-sale in the U.S. this Fall.

This week is a big one in the automotive world as the New York International Auto Show opens in the Big Apple – with plenty of new vehicle debuts like the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, the 2013 Ford Taurus SHO and the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle.

Today at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, Ford Motor Company rolled out their revised 2013 Taurus sedan, sporting a new front fascia, a bolder lines and a new turbocharged entry-level engine.

We have known for months that a high performance Jeep was on the way thanks to testing shots from Germany’s Nürburgring and as the 2011 New York International Auto Show opened to the media this week, the world was formally introduced to the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

Today as the 2011 New York International Auto Show opened, the Chrysler Group introduced their newest high performance luxury car as the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 met the world.

The 2011 Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible hope to erase the demons of the vehicle previously known as the Chrysler Sebring and to help with that effort, Chrysler has rolled out the sporty new S package for the new Chrysler 200 sedan and convertible at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.

Earlier today, we brought you the news of the 2012 Dodge Avenger R/T making its grand debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show and to help draw attention to the often-forgotten mid-sized sedan Mopar and Magneti Marelli brought out the heavily modified Dodge Avenger Rally Car.

The 2011 New York International Auto Show opened today to the media and the folks at Dodge used the Big Apple show to unveil the performance variant of their mid-sized sedan – the 2012 Avenger R/T.

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle will make its formal debut at the Shanghai Auto Show and the US debut at the New York Auto Show but today, Volkswagen Auto Group rolled out a spread of images, video and information on the newest VW “bug”.

In a private interview with TorqueNews.com at SAE 2011 World Congress in Detroit, Sal Scuderi, President of the Scuderi Group, answered a pointed question about the potential of ever achieving 50-plus mpg using the split-cycle, hybrid engine with a turbo charger.

Objet Geometries, the maker of a line of 3D printers, showed off its rapid prototyping capabilities with its technology display at SAE 2011 World Congress, including a trend-setting new material that is clear enough for light pipes and lenses.

A China-based auto news reporter today leaked more renderings of the upcoming Buick Envision SUV ahead of the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show debut, giving a better glance of what the new SUV will look like.

Along with all the technology displays, the very existence of the SAE World Congress at Detroit’s Cobo Center has proven once again its importance to the auto industry. The on-floor video report also includes a look at using a human-computer interface to input real movements of automotive assembly into the virtual world for study and process efficiency.

One of the best things about a big car show is getting a close up look at the designs you have never seen before – at least not on the street or in the showroom. Concept cars provide a glimpse into the promise of the future and the 2011 New York International Auto Show will feature no less than 14 vehicular inspirations.

The 2011 Shanghai Auto Show on April 19 will host the presentation of the Audi Q3, but the company unveiled the first pictures of Q3's new design today.

With engine variations growing from its basic split cycle to its air-hybrid version, Scuderi has now discovered how to make its patented split-cycle engine smaller while increasing power and reducing fuel consumption. SAE papers officially avail on April 13.

Compared to last years SAE World Congress, this year’s event has major OEMs like GM, Kia and Nissan showing off their electrified technology; but, as usual, Ford wins the race in displays.

When the 2011 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) debuts later this month, New Englanders will have the opportunity to see some of the most stylish and innovative vehicles ever. From the most powerful car in the world to the very first crossover convertible and the incredible debut of a hybrid Porsche, these are the cars turning heads and making headlines.

Once again, the SAE 2011 World Congress will provide more than just engineering exhibitors, but a Career Fair which will provide the opportunity for mobility industry engineers and professionals to explore available jobs and network with auto industry and engineering professionals.

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) has continued its leadership in alternative fueled vehicles with the demonstration of a prototype 2011 International® ProStar®+ powered by a 13-liter MaxxForce® dual fuel engine—diesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG), at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky.