North American International Auto Show: day one wrap-up

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Here’s a quick rundown of the first-day happenings on the display floor at Cobo Center. MCG photo 

 

The big news of day one broke just as the show officially opened at 7 AM. Selected as North American Car of the Year is the 2013 Cadillac ATS, while truck honors went to the redesigned 2013 Ram 1500 pickup. Some other announcements and reveals:

 

+   The restyled 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee gets a 3.0L EcoDiesel V6, a refreshed SRT variant, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Patriot and Compass also receive a freshening up and a new six-speed automatic.

+   Volkswagen debuted a mid-sized, six-seater SUV, the Crossblue, with diesel-hybrid motivation.

+   Toyota’s Furia Concept officially wears a Corolla nameplate, signalling the company’s future intentions for its popular production sedan.

+   Chevrolet displayed an interesting array of vehicles not usually seen in the USA, including five production models manufactured in Brazil, China, and South Korea.

+   The Honda Urban SUV Concept, a dinky new crossover, shares its platform and Mexican assembly plant with the Honda Fit sedan. The production version will go on sale in the USA in late 2014.

+   The Lincoln MKC Concept crossover is loosely based on the Ford Escape but with 20-inch aluminum wheels, distinctive sheetmetal, and a luxurious interior.

You can find these vehicles and more interesting stuff in the slideshow gallery below.

 

2 thoughts on “North American International Auto Show: day one wrap-up”

  1. Love the Cadillac ATS and ELR. Both cars have that crisp, sharp Bill Mitchell look. When GM ruled the world!

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