What is going on with NAIAS? It starts in 3 days. I can't find any info on what cars are rumored or anything.

Brad, are you going this year? Any special plans?

 

Ford Interloper concept, Lincoln MKR concept
I heard some good things about the Chevy Malibu, Cadillacs, etc...

http://www.naias.com/

 

It's the Interceptor not Interloper.

 

Interloper, Interceptor... it'll be called the Falcon in a few years anyhow

 

Well, I meant in regard to Mustangs and its competitors (Camaro, Challenger). By now we usually have a hint of Bullits and BOSSs and Mach 1s, Oh My!

Where is all that inside info the site is known for?

 

Check out http://www.thecarconnection.com

 

at the shot this year:

Chrysler Nassau and Jeep Trailhawk
http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...jeep_trailhawk





Jaguar C-FX
http://www.motortrend.com/future/con...xf_concept_car



Toyota FT-HS (the Hybrid Supra replacement)-lol it comes riced out for you already
http://www.motortrend.com/future/con...02_toyota_fths



08 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe and Vert
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...08_dodge_viper



08 Chevy Malibu
http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...evrolet_malibu



Ford Interceptor
Full Article

Vehicle Type: 4-door sedan
Drivetrain Configuration: Front Engine/RWD
Engine: V8
Displacement: 5000 cc
Horsepower: 400 bhp
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Height: 54.8 in
Length: 201.6 in
Width: 76.4 in
Wheelbase: 120.8 in
Track (f/r): f: 66.5/r: 67.8 in

 

Lincoln MKR
Full Article

Vehicle Type: 4-door sedan
Drivetrain Configuration: Front Engine/RWD
Engine: Twin-Turbo V6
Displacement: 3500 cc
Horsepower: 415 bhp
Torque: 400 lb-ft
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
Height: 52.7 in
Length: 195.7 in
Width: 75.4 in
Wheelbase: 112.9 in
Track (f/r): f: 63.7/r: 63.8 in

 

Camaro Vert
to be unveiled @ Detroit Show

 

Love the engine bay on that Lincoln concept.

I know the Camaro is stil at the concept stage and concept cars tend to be wild, but that dash is just awful. Must have been put together after looking at the super uggo Challenger concept dash.

 

Original Sin will be going to the presentation sunday @ 11:20am

 

Personally I think the dash in the camaro is great! and the shifter and such look fantastic. I like the toned down version in the vert. The coupe was too wacky on the coloring

 

If you go to CNBC.com right now, you can see the industry previews live. As of 10:30am EDT on Sunday, 7-Jan-2007, they have started up with DaimlerChrysler. Ford's preview starts at 12:15pm EDT.

UPDATE 10:49: "Swivel & Go" for '08 minivans - cool!

UPDATE 11:24: Chevy Silverado is NATOTY

UPDATE 11:28: Saturn Aura is NACOTY (good job, GM, especially over Toyota Camry)

UPDATE 12:26: '08 500, Interceptor Concept, Airstream Concept (fuel cell vehicle in a crossover shaped with Airstream "iconic" design language); more crossovers from Ford/Lincoln/Volvo/Mazda; '08 Focus (coupe and sedan); Sync (Ford-Microsoft designed hands-free and button operation of electronic devices, including voice-activated/text-to-speech capabilities) to be introduced on new Focus and other vehicles; MKR Concept' '08 F-Series Super Duty

UPDATE 12:59: Chevy Volt concept - electric vehicle with flexible fuel options; very nice, GM, in terms of breakthrough technology

 

Wonder if Ford actually presents at that time... as the media presentation was suppose to be at 11;20

 

According to the schedule on CNBC, 11:20am is for the North American Car & Truck of the Year awards.

UPDATE: The broadcast at 12:15pm is tape delayed so its quite possible to be at that time going on now.

 

Well if the concept camaro becomes a reality close too that I will have to have one. Love it! Convertible all the way. I want to start my collection. So hopefully by 08-09-10 when it comes out I will have the mustang paid off. So many **** beautiful cars these days coming out.

 

The 'SYNC' will be interesting in all the vehicles. Takes blue tooth to the next level...but can you say "Blue Oval of Death" (MS+Ford)

The "Ambient Lighting Package' was mentioned by Mark Fields....
which would bring to light (light..hahhhh) the package that Kev said would be in the 2008 Mustang.

IIRC the ambient lighting package would be lights in different area's and the ability to change the colours.... like MyColour to the Nth Degree.....
"ability to change the colour of the cup holder lights and under the dash etc.
Hopefully this will be allowing us to use my colour to change the lights not only in the dash but the whole IP...as well as around the car..

 

What's with Ford's sudden "hard-on" for vents on the side? They put them on the new Super Duty (but they are functional!) and now they put them on the Focus, 500, and now MKR concept. I guess we can expect stupid vents on the 09 Mustang! YIPEE! haha

 

Many vehicles were discussed in General Vehicle Discussion and Other Fords.

 

http://www.ford.com/go/naias2007/webcast.htm

Rebroadcast of the media presentation
In case you missed it.