2006 Detroit Auto Show
By Wayne Cunningham
As the historical center of automobile manufacturing in the United States, Detroit hosts the most notable car show of the year. The Detroit Auto Show (formally known as the North American International Auto Show) has been going on since 1907 and is the premier ground for new model launches. This year is marked by large changes in the automobile industry, from sophisticated cabin electronics to upheavals in model lines due to changing consumer interests. Over the next few days, we will look for new and interesting car technology at Detroit, show you pictures, and offer our analysis.AUTO SHOW SPOTLIGHT
New cars for a new year
The Detroit Auto Show is particularly notable as the carmakers' venue of choice for launching new models. We got the latest on 11 all-new vehicles. See slide show
Auto show blogs
American automakers aren't the only ones revisiting the past, as the introduction of the Lamborghini Miura concept proves. On the first day of the Detroit Auto Show, Lamborghini had the Miura concept covered up, but it wasn't difficult to anticipate what was to be unveiled, given the distinctive body lines. This Miura concept is based on the 1966 design and retains much of the original's look, although it's a little smoother. Lamborghini hasn't d... Read more
01/10/2006
One of Ford's most successful recent cars is more than 40 years old, and other carmakers have been quick to catch up to the past. The 2006 Ford Mustang used the 1960s body style on a modern platform and proved to be a big seller. Dodge and Chevrolet noted this success and realized they had legendary muscle-car designs gathering dust in the attic, then followed Ford by showing off their own revived concepts at the Detroit Auto Show. Dodger rolled ... Read more
01/10/2006
As its entry-level car, the Honda Civic shouldn't offer much beyond a low price. But the new Civic Si completely blows away that conception. With navigation and a voice-command system, the car costs only $22,290. I'm used to seeing prices of more than $40,000 for the gadget-filled cars we review at Car Tech, so finding the sporty Si coupe sitting all alone on the Detroit show floor was surprising, to say the least. And the Honda Civic Si skimps in few othe... Read more
01/08/2006
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