Posts Tagged ‘Detroit Auto Show’

  • 2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept
    Toyota unveiled the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The NS4 exemplifies Toyota’s vision for future mobility, with a focus on next generation connectivity and safety. NS4′s advanced power train targets a hybrid plug-in system featuring reductions in component size and weight with improved overall fuel economy, better...
    by at January 10th, 2012 at 08:01 am
  • Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept Unveiled at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    Volkswagen’s iconic Beetle has been redefined for the 21st century – now, it has been further reinvented as a concept car for the future: the pure electric E-Bugster Concept. The E-Bugster was specially designed for this mission: a two-seat Beetle speedster, 85 kW in power, 0 to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds, with zero emissions yet the sharpest of proportions. The...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
  • Tata Displays eMO EV at 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    Tata Technologies was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the prestigious Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Tata Technologies’ Vehicle Programs & Development (VPD) Group, with more than 300 engineers operating from its four automotive engineering centers of excellence worldwide...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 10:01 am
  • 2012 Detroit Auto Show: Nissan e-NV200 Concept
    The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept made its world debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle designed to provide businesses or families with flexible, roomy interior space, while achieving a dramatic CO2 footprint reduction. As...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 09:01 am
  • smart for-us Electric Urban Pickup: 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    smart for-us electric urban pickup celebrates its world premiere at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. In a tongue-in-cheek manner the smart for-us signals that this is the right car for the young and young-at-heart with active lives who attach importance to low emissions and taking up minimum road space. The smart for-us translates the practical loading concept of a pickup to...
    by at January 9th, 2012 at 03:01 am
  • 2012 Detroit Preview: Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept
    At next week’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Volvo will showcase its latest plug-in hybrid technology in the new gasoline-electric 2012 XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. A diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid is Volvo Car Corporation’s first production model with this new technology, and the car will go on sale in Europe later this year. In order to make the solution viable...
    by at January 4th, 2012 at 10:01 am
  • Bob Lutz to Introduce VIA Motors’ Plug-in Hybrid Lineup in Detroit
    Bob Lutz, former Vice Chairman of General Motors and father of the Chevy Volt, will introduce the world’s first extended range electric Pickup Truck, SUV and Van, in a press conference at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Tuesday, January 10, 2012. “VIA Motors has developed the first extended range electric powertrain capable of replacing the V8 engine. It was my great privilege...
    by at January 1st, 2012 at 04:01 pm
  • AMP Plans Jeep Grand Cherokee EV for Detroit Auto Show
    AMP Holding Inc., an electric vehicle company specializing in electric SUVs, will reveal a Jeep Grand Cherokee EV at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show next month. The Jeep Grand Cherokee EV will showcase AMP’s proprietary technology for SUVs and full-sized vehicles. The Jeep Grand Cherokee EV promises to offer a driving range of up to 100 miles (160 km) and keeps the vehicle’s...
    by at December 21st, 2011 at 10:12 am
  • Toyota Confirms NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept for 2012 Detroit Auto Show
    Toyota Motor Sales will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The NS4 the plug-in hybrid concept will sport some unique-looking styling elements for Toyota, as illustrated by the teaser image above. We expect more information on the Toyota NS4 concept to emerge as we get closer to the start of the show. Toyota said it will...
    by at December 20th, 2011 at 01:12 pm
  • AMP to Show All-New Electric SUV in Detroit
    AMP Holding Inc., an electric vehicle company specializing in SUV Electric Vehicles, will unveil an expansion of their product line with an all-electric version of an “iconic American SUV” at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. The new AMP model is based on a vehicle with an “All-American image”, the company says. The new model...
    by at December 8th, 2011 at 10:12 am