Auto Show archives from 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
For the lead-footed family man is the E550 Sport. Like the other all-new E-Class models introduced today, there's not a whole lot of visual distinction between the new and the old that we've driven several times. The 5.5-liter packs 382…
And best of all, of course, is the AMG'ed E. The 63 nomenclature gives it away; this is a 6.3-liiter midsize Merc. In this application, it makes 507 horses and 465 lb.-ft. of torque-the most powerful E-Class ever offered.
The MB boys also took a moment to show off the all-new SL-Class, although these coupes are clearly not top banana compared to the bread-and-butter E. The SLs, like the new Es, look pretty much like the outgoing versions did,…
Also onstage was the Aura production sedan, also based on an Opel (the Europe-only Astra). This midsize sedan has a standard 3.5-liter V6 and an optional 3.6 with variable valve timing and a six-speed automatic. Niceties like projector-beam headlamps and…
Acura's other news was the unveiling of the MDX Concept SUV. With an Audi-esque rear and a shovel nose, this design takes Acura style further than anything we've seen before. Capitalizing on the main market growth these days, there's room…
Day one of the New York International Auto Show's press preview days kicked off-far as our hung-over correspondent could tell-with a Lexus event. On the stand was the all-new uber-Lexus-the LS 600h L. This top-of-the-line Toyota boasts a 430-horsepower V8…
Saturn's press conference at the 2006 North American International Auto Show was short and sweet. GM's touchy-feely brand says they're on a roll, and the flood of new product seems to make that point. The first debut was a three-door…
The other Saturn being shown was the Outlook minivan/SUV/crossover thing. With seating for eight and a bold new front end, it should handily outsell the small-for-US Relay. It packs the 3.6-liter V6 standard, with 269 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of…
On the truck side of the equation, Ford talked for a while about their bread-and-butter F150, and promised an SVT version soon. In the meantime, they showed photos of the upcoming semi-sporty F150 FX2 Sport, with a monochromatic look and…
The Ford press conference at the 2006 North American International Auto Show started off with a lot of happy talk about how the Fusion/Milan twins are making plenty of Camry conquest sales and F150 success stories. As the "we're doing…
