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The 2010 Detroit Show witnesses the debut of Walter P. Chrysler Signature SeriesChrysler is known to be a leader for the past 26 years in the minivan engineering and design with its popular Town and Country series. To commemorate this occasion the American manufacturer unveiled the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country Walter P. Chrysler Signature Series at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
The Signature series will be powered by a 3.8 liter V6 engine and will be teamed with six speed automatic transmission.
The exterior silhouette would be painted in an all new Deep Cherry Red Pearl Coat exterior paint, fascia accents, body side moldings, seven spoke 17 inch platinum chromed aluminum wheel, chromed belt and roof rack with cross bars. The Walter P. Chrysler Signature Series front door badging would be the main highlight of this edition.
The inside cabin is also refurbished with seating and trim combination in Dark Slate Gray and [...]
General Motors unveiled the new crossover concept GMC Granite at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. This edition might be a concept at the auto show but a similar vehicle known as the 2011 Orlando is already set to adorn the showroom windows in short span of time.
It is rumored that General Motors has plans to start sales of the Granite edition by 2012. The company has plans to introduce this edition as the smallest GMC vehicle ever introduced. This edition is two feet shorter than the GMC Terrain with a wheel base of 103.6 inches and is 60.5inches tall and 70.3inches wide.
The Granite edition would be powered by 1.4 liter turbocharged four cylinder engine which would generate 138 horsepower. It will be teamed with a rotation shifted six speed automatic transmission. This power train is expected to feature in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze sedan and [...]
Dodge has unveiled three special edition of the Nitro at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The three editions will be known as the Heat, Detonator, and Shock .
The Detonator will feature 20 inch wheels, tinted glass, remote start, park assist, color keyed interior accents, and an audio system with eight premium speakers, and nine inch subwoofer. The highlight of this edition is that this edition will feature a massively loud yellow color with gray stripes on the hood..
The Detonator will be powered by 4.0 liter V6 engine that produces 260 horsepower and 265 pounds feet of torque which is 23 percent more horsepower and an approximate 12 per cent more torque. The Detonator will be priced at $25,995.
The Dodge Nitro would include U-connect phone, Sirius satellite radio, tinted glass, cruise control, and ipod controls as standard features across the [...]
The Lincoln MKX has been available for sales for the past four years and the updated edition was almost due. The refurbished edition is now unveiled at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show.
The updated edition features new looks, more powerful V6 engine, and upgraded technology.
The exterior body line is also intriguing with broad fender arches, new split wing corporate grille and rocker panels. The rear end features new taillights, and hidden rear parking sensors. However, the new 18 inch and 20 inch wheels and larger exhaust tip enhances the overall look of this edition.
The revamped edition will feature Ford’s latest 3.7 liter Duratec V6 engine. It will be paired with VVT on all of the camshafts which would deliver 305 horsepower and 280 pounds feet of torque which is 40 horsepower and 30 lb-ft of torque more than the earlier edition. This [...]
Chrysler unveiled the new 2010 PT Cruiser Couture edition to celebrate the American automotive heritage .The new edition is the updated version of the classic edition and features new levels of craftsmanship and exterior colors with painted fenders and high belt line painted in bright silver metallic while the roof line and its upper body is painted in brilliant black crystal pearl with accent red pinstripe.
The exterior body line is dressed in 16 inch polished aluminum wheels and grille, chrome body moldings and door handles which enhances the overall look of this edition.
The inner cabin offers continuity to this style with chrome detailed rings that highlight the gloss black instrument panels three gauges, Chrysler’s signature analog clock and rotating air vents. The pastel slate grey interior is tinted with satin silver instrument panel [...]
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. may use Navistar International Corp’s factories in the US to built its upcoming TR series pick up trucks. This would benefit Mahindra to avoid the chicken tax that is levied on pick up trucks that are produced in most countries outside the US.
Pawan Goenka, president of Mahindra’s automotive division told WSJ that if they decide to assemble their pick up truck in the US they would consider Navistar’s facilities. However the decision is expected by December.
Mahindra has plans to start production of the TR series in India. These pick up trucks are expected to be available in the showroom by this spring. They will be sold by Mahindra US based distributor, Global Vehicle Inc.
Navistar is known to build International brand commercial truck, IC bus vehicle, MaxxForce brand diesel engine, and [...]
The automotive industry is full of news what each brand is going to unveil at the upcoming Detroit Show. There is news that Chrysler is going to unveil three new Jeep variants for all its loyal customers. It is expected that two of the variants would be familiar while the third concept would be an iconic off road brand.
The Liberty Renegade which was launched in 2002 and then updated in 2007 disappeared from the Chrysler’s line up. They now plan to introduce iteration with an impressive burly look and imposing off road dexterity. Liberty Renegades will sport fog lamps, off road tires, tow hooks and skid plates. The exterior body line will be crafted with unique front and rear fascia, black headlamp bezels, body side moldings, and satin black vinyl hood graphics. The interiors will sport leather wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, centre [...]
The 2010 Detroit Show is almost a week away but General Motors has boastfully released images of two new concepts that could be unveiled at the Cobe Hall. The new Urban Utility Concept is like a crossover vehicle which is smaller than the GMC Terrain and similar in size to the compact Scion xB.
General Motors have designed this edition aiming at the younger generation of buyers. The designers have well crafted the Urban Utility Concept with a modern box design and fusing it with a flexible functional social space. They have well designed a modern look. The images which depict the front fascia reveal that the exterior styling cues have been picked up from the Denali XT concept and the GMC Terrain.The GMC badge on its front grille offers an impressive look to this edition.
However for finer details about the new Urban Utility Concept we will [...]
The 2010 International Consumer Electronic show was the witness to a new system introduced by Ford which would connect drivers with in car technologies and their digital lives.
The new interface system which is known as MyFord and is inspired by iPhone would combine a number of existing technologies like the Sync system into a single connected driver experience. This new system will be available in the vehicles from this year. It will be first seen on the 2011 Ford Edge edition and will be globally available on the 2012 Ford Focus.
MyFord system utilizes a dual 4.2 inch LCD screen with five way button steering wheel controls and an 8 inch touch screen which will all be controlled by Sync voice commands.
All functions that are available in this system are color coded on the screen with entertainment red, phone functions orange, climate control [...]
Introduction of 2010 Audi Q5
The 2010 Audi Q5 priced at MSRP: $37,350 is handsomely sculpted luxury crossover with all the capabilities of an SUV. This luxury edition is fun to drive and very functional at the same time. This edition competes with other luxury crossovers like Acura RDX, BMW X3, Mercedes Benz GLK350, Volvo XC60 and Infiniti EX 35. In spite of tough competition in this segment this edition offers an array of core traits that appeal to luxury crossover buyers.
What’s on offer?
The 2010 Audi Q5 offers new luxury package for the Prestige trim and other minor trim adjustments.
Silhouette
The 2010 Audi Q5 is most good looking sedan with height and stance to convey all the messages of an SUV. This edition is well styled with good proportions. The designers have paid details on exquisite details like tail lamps and LED headlights [...]

