FIESTA ST GLOBAL RALLYCROSS RACER REVEALED AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

Ford announces Fiesta ST Race Car at 2013 Chicago Auto Show

• Ford Racing to introduce new OlsbergsMSE-built Fiesta ST Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) race car based off the new Ford Fiesta ST production car, which goes on sale this summer
• The OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC cars will be driven by Tanner Foust and Brian Deegan
• Ford Racing and OlsbergsMSE sign a multiyear manufacturer partnership to build on their back-to-back Global Rallycross Championships and multiple X Games medals
• Ford driver and 2012 X Games silver medalist Ken Block will also compete in the 2013 Global Rallycross Championship and will introduce his new Fiesta ST GRC car later this year
• The OlsbergsMSE Fiesta ST GRC race car will be on display Thursday and Friday at the Chicago Auto Show
• Ford announced as sole automotive sponsor for the 2013 summer X Games with RallyCross events at all four global events

DEARBORN, Mich. - In many ways, the 2014 Ford Fiesta ST is a race car built for the street; Global Rallycross Championship (GRC) fans will soon get an up-close view of the same car built exclusively for competition at the Chicago Auto Show.

Continue reading ..

TOYOTA UNVEILS 2014 REDESIGNED TUNDRA FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK

2014 Toyota TUNDRA

• All-New Interior Design Combines Refinement and Improved Function
• Segment-Leading Standard Backup Camera and Bluetooth
• Available Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Engineered, Designed and Assembled in the United States

CHICAGO  - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the redesigned 2014 Tundra full-size pickup truck at a press conference at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

Continue reading ..

NEW JUKE NISMO OFFERS UNIQUE STYLE, ATTAINABLE PERFORMANCE BORN FROM MOTORSPORTS

2013 Nissan JUKE NISMO

CHICAGO - NISMO, its vision and name derived from NISsan MOtorsports, is embarking on an aggressive journey to expand its presence beyond the racetrack in key markets around the world. Already a legendary brand among professional and grassroots racers, as well as performance enthusiasts everywhere, NISMO now is applying its near-50 years of engineering experience and expertise to an expanding range of affordable production vehicles such as the new 2013 JUKE NISMO model.

Continue reading ..

KIA UNVEILS CROSS GT CONCEPT AT CHICAGO AUTO SHOW

KIA CROSS GT Concept

• Cross GT takes Kia design in a bold new direction
• Hints at the future of the brand's premium aesthetic in a larger segment

Blurring the line between Kia's gorgeous GT concept and a luxury crossover vehicle, Kia Motors America today unveiled the beautiful Cross GT concept at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. The Cross GT with its elegant yet powerful stance confirms, once again, Kia's now-well-established reputation for world-class design.

Continue reading ..

KIA CROSS GT CONCEPT TO BE UNVEILED AT CHICAGO SHOW

KIA CROSS GT Concept - Teaser image 

Just ahead of the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Kia Motors America is revealing a sneak peek of its next stunning concept, the Cross GT.

Inspired by nature, driven by technology, the Cross GT hints at the future of Kia's design language in the form of a premium Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) that is larger than the new 2013 Sorento.

[Source : KIA]

New Ford Shelby GT500 convertible

 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 convertible

CHICAGO, February 9, 2012 – The official launch of SVT came during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Now Ford returns to Chicago to celebrate its past and look to the future with the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible.

Continue reading ..

2013 Nissan 370Z previewed at Chicago Auto Show – New front fascia and new wheels lead enhancements

2013  Nissan 370Z

CHICAGO : February 7, 2012 - If it’s February in Chicago, it’s time for one thing – sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z^®, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a number of enhancements designed to keep the legendary sports car fresh and exciting. For 2013, the Nissan 370Z will once again be available in Coupe, Roadster and NISMO Z configurations.

Continue reading ..