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2008 Detroit Auto Show Coverage

Cadillac's stunning CT Coupe Concept and the equally fetching Lincoln MKT. BMW's lineup from small (MINI Clubman) to large (Rolls-Royce Phantom). GM's fire-breathing CTS-V and Corvette ZR1 twins -- and a brace of concept cars from Chrysler, a new Toyota crossover and "Prius pickup," the latest Mercedes crossover vehicle and Audi's stunning R8 diesel. TheCarConnection.com reports from the Detroit auto show this week, bringing you the latest production vehicles, concept cars, car news and high-resolution photos, as well as the latest industry news and spy shots. Catch up on all our Detroit show coverage - and find out what TheCarConnection's editors chose as their Best Concept and Best Production Vehicle for the 2008 show!

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NEW VEHICLES

2008 Cadillac CT Coupe Concept (1/14/2008)
Cadillac surprises Cobo crowds with two-door CTS.

2008 Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept (1/14/2008)
One box, complete with electric moves.

2008 Jeep Renegade Concept (1/14/2008)
A dune-hopper of MINI proportions.

2008 Dodge ZEO Concept (1/14/2008)
Blasting the wagon into the 21st century.

2009 Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept (1/13/2008)
Lexus promises ragtop version of LF-A sportscar.

2008 Honda Pilot Concept (1/13/2008)
Honda retools for new crossover this year.

Audi R8 TDI Concept (1/13/2008)
Is this street-legal Le Mans racer destined for driveways?

2009 Ford Verve Concept (1/13/2008)
Adding a little spice to Ford's small car lineup.

2009 Hyundai Genesis Preview (1/7/2008)
Hyundai shatters perceptions with a new luxosedan.

2009 Cadillac CTS-V Preview (1/8/2008)
All 550 horsepower arrive in the fall.


2009 Audi TTS (1/9/2008)
The speediest TT promises a well-rounded, dialed-up experience.

2011 MINI Crossman Spy Shots (1/7/2008)
Even MINI's getting into the off-road act.

2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Preview (1/6/2008)
GM's two-mode hybrid slots into the Vue.

2008 Audi S5 Road Test (1/6/2008)
Audi surprises everyone and builds ein bitchin' Camaro.

CONCEPT CARS

2009 Lincoln MKT Preview (1/9/2008)
Ford flexes its crossover plans once more.

2008 Ford Explorer America Concept (1/6/2008)
Ford performs ute-reassignment surgery on a revered name.

2008 Cadillac Provoq Concept (1/8/2008)
Cadillac fuels the notion of the zero-emission car.

2008 HUMMER HX Concept (1/8/2008)
GM goes Jeeping with its all-American brand.


CAR NEWS

2008 Detroit Auto Show: Getting There (1/9/2008)
Make it easy, make it fun.


Farley Wants More Fords Soon (1/7/2008)
Company trying to launch new vehicles sooner.

Carmakers Trying to Avoid Incentives (1/7/2008)
The good news: lots aren't overflowing.

Ford EcoBoost: V-8 Power from Six? (1/6/2008)
Explorer concept's new engine offers greener future.


DETROIT AUTO SHOW BLOGS

BMW-Not Much New News
BMW brings diesel power to the US along with the new X6.


Subaru Forester Has Labor Pains
If it drives on the road will anyone notice?


Toyota Introduces Venza-A Cheaper R-Class
Toyota builds a car-like crossover for 2009.


GM Keeps A Secret - CTS Coupe Concept
GM surprises Detroit with the CTS Coupe Concept.

Sustainability a 'Talking Point' for Lincoln
Sustainable materials could help redefine premium for Lincoln.

A 50-mpg Land Rover!
With the British brand on the block, is it too late for a change of heart

What Do HUMMER and Saab Have in Common?
Ethanol, it turns out.

Truckin' Like it's 1999
Kia's body-on-frame Borrego a little late to the party?

Coming Soon: 'More American' VWs
Volkswagen's new U.S. chief is tuning in to the market, at street level.

Chrysler Wins No-Bull Prize
It wasn't the running of Pamplona, but Chrysler wasn't bulling around, either.

Benz GLK Gets Townside, Too

Urbane humor greets urban version of new Benz crossover.

Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda CX-9 Grab Car/Truck-of-the-Year Kudos

Malibu marks big GM comeback while Mazda stakes out a position in the truck market.

Ford Verve Coming in 2010
Ford's Farley gives a model year to new subcompacts.

GM Does it in Style with Corvette, Kid Rock, Mary J. Blige and More

Cars and Stars share the stage at GM Style event.


Sex and the (Motor) City
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall helps unveil the new Mercedes-Benz GLK Concept.

Take That, GM Style: Mercedes Does Weimar Decadence
The GLK crossover and other German iron(y).

Chinese Brands Not Ready for America Yet
Five come to Detroit, none ready for sales.

Chrysler Inks Minicar Deal with Nissan
Deal limited to South America, but could usher in more partnerships for Chrysler.

Mean AND Green? Detroit Auto Show to Feature Cars that are Both
There may no longer be a reason to sacrifice mileage for performance - or vice versa.

Buick Riviera Concept Will Morph Into Next LaCrosse
Striking show car, along with Enclave SUV, could signal revival of brand long taken for dead.


MORE FROM THE TCC BLOG

Infiniti's EX Gets Top IIHS Rating, Too
New crossover drives well, crashes well.


Bo Duke's Charger On the Block, Not Up On Blocks
Barrett-Jackson hosting John Schneider's Charger auction.

Used Car Prices Collapsing?
It's quickly becoming a buyer's market - if you can get that loan.

Honda Hits a New High
U.S. production tops an all-time record 1 million.


Chevy's Corvette ZR1 Inspiration Was…BMW?
Engine's massive power came from M envy.


Because Corvette News Never Goes Stale..The Indy Pace Car

The Year of the Corvette starts in earnest.


There's A New Mercedes CLC Somewhere In This Picture
As in our alternate reality, the supermodels keep getting in the way.

How Low Can Ford Go?
Troubled automaker ready to let market share go into freefall to save profits.


IIHS Is Head Over Heels for Cadillac CTS
Insurance group loves Caddy's compact, and its crash protection.

Ford Not Abandoning V-8s - Not Entirely
But automaker will emphasize even more high-performance EcoBoost V-6s and I-4s.

Autocar: A Total Remake at Volvo?
Brit mag says brand is giving profits another shot.


GM's Winter of Much Content
It's cold outside General Motors' Detroit headquarters, but things are starting to warm up for the long-troubled automaker.

Nissan Altima Bests Honda Accord in Throwdown
Influential Consumer Reports names V-6 Altima its Best Midpriced Sedan.

Is the Global Auto Industry Mending?
New study finds reason for industry optiimism - and demand for environmentally-friendly cars and trucks.

GM Shows "The Boss" Driverless Car

Robotic Chevy Tahoe, winner of DARPA Challenge, on display at CES.

Porsche Plans Hybrid #2

Yep - the Panamera's going gas-electric, though not until next year.

Just When You Said No More Monthly Subscriptions…

Ford's Sync system adds 911 capability.

Old Hondas Wanted! By Honda?

A new old-timers' club for centenarians only.

At Long Last, a Use For Those Diehard K-Cars

An expert conversion to four-wheel drive, courtesy the Red Green Show.

Buick's Enclave Converts the Heathens, One at a Time

I saw its face-now I'm a believer.

GM Style: Fashion Forward, News Back

GM gathers stars for a Detroit preview unlike any other.

GM Finds its 'space

Automaker looks ahead with…social networking?


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