2010 NAIAS Live posts - Quips as they happen

[Drew Dowdell]

In here I'll be posting observations from the autoshow:

First up:

Ford wins both Car and Truck of the year with the Fusion Hybrid and Transit.

[Drew Dowdell]

The Focus presentation was great spunky little car.

2 Million vehicles on new Focus platform by 2012

Five areas of Focus:

Fuel Efficiency

Driving Dynamics

Safety

Technology

Craftsmanship

features 55% stronger high strength steel, will be built in Michigan, Europe and China.

2012 Hybrid and Plug in Hybrid will be produced in MI

First vehicle B/C vehicle under the "OneFord" plan. 10 Vehicles off this platform.

[Drew Dowdell]

GMC Granite looks great in person.

[Drew Dowdell]

GMC Acadia Denali is just bling

[Drew Dowdell]

Regal GS has three modes. Normal, Sport, GS. GS mode will send a majority of the torque to the rear wheels.

[Drew Dowdell]

The Regal GS is hot hot hot in person.

[Paolino]

Regal GS has three modes. Normal, Sport, GS. GS mode will send a majority of the torque to the rear wheels.

That's a very good thing. That'll shut a lot of people up.

[bowtie_dude]

Were there no press releases for the new cars and concepts at the show? I've never seen it take this long.

[GMTruckGuy74]

GMC Granite looks great in person.

Can you take a picture of the GRANITE nameplate on the left rear of the vehicle for me please??

[Drew Dowdell]

2010 North American International Autoshow Photo Gallery

[Drew Dowdell]

Were there no press releases for the new cars and concepts at the show? I've never seen it take this long.

2010 GMC Granite Concept - Press Release

[Camino LS6]

2010 North American International Autoshow Photo Gallery

Gallery is locked.

[Drew Dowdell]

fixed.

Chevy presser just started.... thinking there's going to be a surprise.

[Drew Dowdell]

Aveo RS is very sharp in person. Blows anything else in the class away styling wise.

[bowtie_dude]

fixed.

Chevy presser just started.... thinking there's going to be a surprise.

Hope so. Been a very boring NAIAS Day 1 so far.

[Drew Dowdell]

Nope, no surprise at Chevy press conf.

[bowtie_dude]

Nope, no surprise at Chevy press conf.

Officially worst Day 1 ever. Shaping up to be a very underwhelming Detroit Show, though I'm excited to see the XTS concept tomorrow.

[Drew Dowdell]

I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions.

[daves87rs]

I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions.

That's doesn't sound good....

[bowtie_dude]

That's doesn't sound good....

Not at all.

[Robert Hall]

So XTS won't be unveiled until tommorow or later?

[bowtie_dude]

So XTS won't be unveiled until tommorow or later?

If there's a midnight embargo on the PR, then we'll see it right after midnight eastern time.

Otherwise, I'd say we'll be waiting until the Cadillac PC tomorrow.

Overall, pretty sub-par Day 1.

[PONTIAC06]

Overall, pretty sub-par Day 1.

+1

[Cadillacfan]

I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions.

Uh oh...Perhaps it's better looking in person...

As for today, it was all about the Focus. I think a lot of the other automakers wanted to hold off on their big products as to not be overshadowed by Ford.

[Justin Bimmer]

I think the embargo ends tonight.

[vetmst]

I've seen the pics of the XTS. I'm going to tell you all right now, give it at least 30 minutes before you draw your conclusions.

WOW that doesn't sound good. Already disappointed and haven't seen it. ;-(

[bowtie_dude]

The XTS is GORGEOUS!!! OMG, I want one.

[Justin Bimmer]

Isn't it interesting how the XTS is generating so many different reactions.

[Drew Dowdell]

The XTS is a lot more attractive in person, but it's still clearly a concept. The powertrain is a "plug-in-two-mode-hybrid". The interior is just as stunning as everyone says. My photography can't do it justice.

It looks bigger in the press pictures than it is in real life. The press photos make it look DTS sized, but in person it's much closer to the Lacrosse.

The CTS-V Coupe, as expected, is a stunner.

Though the spoiler is a bit weird:

and I could do without the ShamWOW colored "Ultrasuede"

[Robert Hall]

..and I could do without the ShamWOW colored "Ultrasuede"

At least it adds a bit of color to an otherwise depressing gray interior. One thing I've not liked about the V-series models so far are the grim interiors. They need some color..Cadillac should offer the regular CTS interior color and trim choices (tan leather, wood, etc) as options in the CTS-v.

Edited January 12, 2010 by Cubical-aka-Moltar

[ocnblu]

How about a full saddle brown interior, or a very dark red? The yellow is a bit like scrambled eggs.

[Robert Hall]

How about a full saddle brown interior, or a very dark red? The yellow is a bit like scrambled eggs.

Ya, something like that would be great..or black w/ baseball glove color leather on the seats and door panels..or black and light buttery tan two tone.

Something other than gray.