January 11, 201016 yr In here I'll be posting observations from the autoshow: First up: Ford wins both Car and Truck of the year with the Fusion Hybrid and Transit.
January 11, 201016 yr Author The Focus presentation was great spunky little car. 2 Million vehicles on new Focus platform by 2012 Five areas of Focus: Fuel Efficiency Driving Dynamics Safety Technology Craftsmanship features 55% stronger high strength steel, will be built in Michigan, Europe and China. 2012 Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid will be produced in MI First vehicle B/C vehicle under the "OneFord" plan. 10 Vehicles off this platform.
January 11, 201016 yr Author Regal GS has three modes. Normal, Sport, GS. GS mode will send a majority of the torque to the rear wheels.
January 11, 201016 yr Regal GS has three modes. Normal, Sport, GS. GS mode will send a majority of the torque to the rear wheels. That's a very good thing. That'll shut a lot of people up.
January 11, 201016 yr Were there no press releases for the new cars and concepts at the show? I've never seen it take this long.
January 11, 201016 yr GMC Granite looks great in person. Can you take a picture of the GRANITE nameplate on the left rear of the vehicle for me please??
January 11, 201016 yr Author Were there no press releases for the new cars and concepts at the show? I've never seen it take this long. 2010 GMC Granite Concept - Press Release
January 11, 201016 yr Author fixed. Chevy presser just started.... thinking there's going to be a surprise.
January 11, 201016 yr Author Aveo RS is very sharp in person. Blows anything else in the class away styling wise.
January 11, 201016 yr fixed. Chevy presser just started.... thinking there's going to be a surprise. Hope so. Been a very boring NAIAS Day 1 so far.
January 11, 201016 yr Nope, no surprise at Chevy press conf. Officially worst Day 1 ever. Shaping up to be a very underwhelming Detroit Show, though I'm excited to see the XTS concept tomorrow.
January 11, 201016 yr Author I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions.
January 11, 201016 yr I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions. That's doesn't sound good....
January 11, 201016 yr So XTS won't be unveiled until tommorow or later? If there's a midnight embargo on the PR, then we'll see it right after midnight eastern time. Otherwise, I'd say we'll be waiting until the Cadillac PC tomorrow. Overall, pretty sub-par Day 1.
January 12, 201016 yr I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions. Uh oh...Perhaps it's better looking in person... As for today, it was all about the Focus. I think a lot of the other automakers wanted to hold off on their big products as to not be overshadowed by Ford.
January 12, 201016 yr I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions. WOW that doesn't sound good. Already disappointed and haven't seen it. ;-(
January 12, 201016 yr Author The XTS is a lot more attractive in person, but it's still clearly a concept. The powertrain is a "plug-in-two-mode-hybrid". The interior is just as stunning as everyone says. My photography can't do it justice. It looks bigger in the press pictures than it is in real life. The press photos make it look DTS sized, but in person it's much closer to the Lacrosse. The CTS-V Coupe, as expected, is a stunner. Though the spoiler is a bit weird: and I could do without the ShamWOW colored "Ultrasuede"
January 12, 201016 yr ..and I could do without the ShamWOW colored "Ultrasuede" At least it adds a bit of color to an otherwise depressing gray interior. One thing I've not liked about the V-series models so far are the grim interiors. They need some color..Cadillac should offer the regular CTS interior color and trim choices (tan leather, wood, etc) as options in the CTS-v. Edited January 12, 201016 yr by Cubical-aka-Moltar
January 12, 201016 yr How about a full saddle brown interior, or a very dark red? The yellow is a bit like scrambled eggs.
January 12, 201016 yr How about a full saddle brown interior, or a very dark red? The yellow is a bit like scrambled eggs. Ya, something like that would be great..or black w/ baseball glove color leather on the seats and door panels..or black and light buttery tan two tone. Something other than gray.
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