Chevrolet, Chicago Auto Show, GM, Trucks
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado HD was revealed at the Chicago Auto Show with some major upgrades, including an all-new ladder frame, suspension, and axles. Maximum towing capacity is up to 20,000 pounds with the DRW Duramax diesel, beating the Ford F-Series Super Duty F-350′s numbers. The gasoline-fed SRW 6.0-liter V-8 engine will pull 14,500. Although [Read More]
Chicago Auto Show, Concepts, Honda, Minivans/Vans
Honda recently debuted the concept version of its next Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Aside from a few details, including the lights and door handles, this concept looks production ready. It’s 1 inche lower and 1.4 inches wider than the current Odyssey and features a lower profile. Unlike Honda’s latest offerings — [Read More]
Chicago Auto Show, Coupes, Dodge, Muscle Cars
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Challenger, Dodge will release the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and Challenger SRT Furious Fuchsia editions. The former model features dual throwback A-line body-side R/T stripes in Matte Black or Bright White, Challenger fender badges in classic script, large 20-inch polished-aluminum heritage wheels, a body-color rear spoiler, functional [Read More]
Chicago Auto Show, Toyota
Toyota revealed its updated 2011 Avalon large sedan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Not to sound harsh but I forgot this car even existed, which says a lot about its popularity. What is Toyota doing about this? Well, for 2011, the Avalon gets some minor touches to its exterior, including a new grille, revised [Read More]
Chicago Auto Show, Electric Cars, Europe, Ford
Revealed at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, the 2011 Ford Transit Connect utility van is the American automaker’s first battery-powered vehicle. It utilizes a 55 kW powertrain system, called Force Drive, that that is fueled by a 28 kWh lithium ion battery pack. The system propels the vehicle to a 75 mile per hour top [Read More]