2008 Detroit Auto Show Press Conference Schedule
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The following is the North American International Auto Show 2008 Press Conference Schedule as of 1/9/08. This schedule includes the recent addition of USCAR to the schedule on Tuesday, January 15. This schedule can also be referenced at the Detroit Auto Show official web site naias.com.
2008 Detroit Auto Show
Press Conference Schedule
Sunday, January 13, 2008
7:00 am — Media Credential Office Opens / Oakland Concourse
8:30-8:55 am — Johnson Controls / D2-15
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9:00 am — Show Floor Opens
9:10-9:30 am — NAIAS Co-Chairs Opening Ceremony / Michigan Hall Stage
9:30-10:00 am — North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Michigan Hall Stage
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10:15-10:40 am — Ford / Cobo Arena
10:50-11:15 am — Chrysler Corporation / Washington Blvd. outside Cobo near Oakland Entrance
11:25-11:50 am — General Motors with Lunch
12:00-12:25 pm — Mercedes-Benz
12:35-1:00 pm — Volkswagen
1:10-1:35 pm — BMW
1:45-2:10 pm — Honda
2:20-2:45 pm — Audi
2:55-3:20 pm — Subaru
3:30-3:55 pm — Hyundai
4:05-4:30 pm — Kia
4:40-5:05 pm — Lamborghini
5:15-5:40 pm — Mitsubishi
5:50-6:15 pm — Land Rover (at Stand)
Monday, January 14, 2008
7:00 am — Show Floor Opens
8:30-8:55 am — Lincoln / Cobo Arena
9:05-9:30 am — General Motors
9:40-10:05 am — Maserati
10:15-10:40 am — MINI
10:50-11:15 am — Toyota / Riverview Ballroom
11:25-11:50 am — Changfeng / Michigan Hall
12:00-12:25 pm — Fisker Automotive (Main Show Floor)
12:35-1:00 pm — General Motors with Lunch
1:10-1:35 pm — Ferrari
1:45-2:10 pm — Chrysler Corporation
2:20-2:45 pm — Mazda (at Stand)
2:55-3:20 pm — Rolls-Royce
3:30-3:55 pm — Geely / Concourse
4:05-4:30 pm — BYD / Michigan Hall
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4:40-5:05 pm — Panasonic Automotive Systems / W1-55
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
7:00 am — Show Floor Opens
8:30-8:55 am — American Le Mans Series / Michigan Hall Stage
9:05-9:30 am — Johnson Controls / D2-15
9:40-10:05 am — DENSO / Michigan Hall Stage
10:15-10:40 am — Michelin Challenge Design / Michigan Hall
10:50-11:15 am — USCAR / Michigan Hall Stage
11:25-11:50 am — State Farm Insurance / Michigan Hall
12:00-12:25 pm — EyesOn Design Awards at the NAIAS / Michigan Hall Stage
Preview of new cars to be unveiled at 2008 Detroit Auto Show
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This is a fairly comprehensive list of what we can expect starting on Sunday. This is a list of the new cars, concept cars, and other vehicles which are expected to be unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show from Detroit.
Roadfly’s live blog coverage begins around 10 AM Central time on Sunday the 12th and will continue through Wednesday, January 15th, 2008. In addition to our editorial and photo coverage we’ll provide complete video coverage of all the launches and unveilings.
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
The baddest Chevy Corvette Yet!
2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode
GM’s two-mode hybrid in a Vue.
2009 Ford F-150
Ford’s new big truck.
2008 Honda Pilot Concept
Honda expected to unveil Honda Pilot Concept
2009 Kia Borrego
New seven-seater from Kia
2009 BMW X6
BMWs Coupe inspired SAV
2009 Toyota Venza
Toyota’s new Kentucky-built crossover.
Chevrolet Impala
New edition celebrates 50 years.
2010 Mazda RX-8
RX-8 spy photos are out.
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
New Styling, more power.
2009 Subaru Forester
Subie bigger?
2009 Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai’s new luxury sedan
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
550 horsepower in this award winning car.
2009 Dodge Ram
Power Wagon anyone?
2009 Volkswagen Passat Coupe
Wagon, Sedan… now Coupe
Fisker to Preview Plug-In Luxosedan
Green sports sedan planned for 2009.
BMW “Blue” Diesels
X5, 3-Series get 50-state legal diesel in 2008.
CONCEPTS
2008 Cadillac Provoq Concept
Cadillac’s zero-emission car.
2008 Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept
Crossover with ethanol power
2008 Ford Explorer America Concept
2008 Toyota A-Bat Concept
2008 Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK FREESIDE Concept
New entry level Crossover Mercedes.
2008 Land Rover LRX Concept
Concept smaller than the LR2
2008 Mazda Furai Concept
2008 HUMMER HX Concept
2008 Mitsubishi Concept
Evo Coupe?
2008 Nissan Forum Concept
2007 Los Angeles Auto Show Photo Galleries
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Video: Nissan’s 2007 Sentra SE-R Spec V… Road Test at the Racetrack!
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Anyone can bring you a road test of the all-new Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V but a proper test of this great racer is done at a racetrack! We push the Spec V to its limits on the road course at Homestead Miami Raceway. But, we didn’t use the road course that is open for your normal weekend track day we used the road course that included turns 3 and 4 of the Nascar Oval.
Testing a car like this on an oval and road course meant that we had the chance to experience repeated high-speed stops, S curves, high-speed stability, and a little extra fun to boot! After all this is a Nissan Sentra Spec V, the same car that’s been tested at the Nurburgring and at International circuits all over the world. This isn’t your Mom’s minivan.
In addition to some great seat-of-the-pants impressions of the 2007 Sentra, we give you up close views of the new 12 1/2 inch front rotors and brakes, a few suspension shots, and views of the rear cross brace built into the Spec V.
Enjoy the video Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Road Test
Video: Exploring the strengths of the new 2007 Toyota Tundra
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We take a closer look at some of the strengths of the all new 2007 Toyota Tundra. We get into the wheel well and inspect the new huge brakes with their four piston calipers. We examine the suspension, the chassis and more.
Video: Exploring 2007 Toyota Tundra Strenghts
Video: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V Doing Burnouts
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Here’s a short clip of Roadfly staffers burning some rubber at the press launch of the 2007 Sentra SE-R Spec V at Homestead Miami Speedway in Florida. With 200 horsepower, this little guy can smoke the front tires like a highly-tuned import drag racer. As you’ll see, handling is pretty darn good as well! Don’t try this at home, kids…you’re watching semi-professional idiots on a closed course.
Video: 2007 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
Video: 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Truck Review
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Toyota raised the bar with their all new, full-size, made in America, pickup truck… the 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.
The following is an excerpt from my truck review…
Despite all this rugged functionality, the Tundra’s cabin is actually a pretty fine place to be. Standard on our Limited were leather seats, with power adjustability and heating functions for the front. Our tester had the “Double Cab” option, which is halfway between Toyota’s base regular cab and its most spacious “Crewmax.” The Double Cab has two conventionally hinged rear doors, which are slightly smaller than the full-size ones on the Crewmax.
Read the full truck review of the all new 2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.
Watch the full truck review video of the Toyota Tundra
BMWs New M3 V8 Engine: Official M V8 Engine Specs
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BMW released pictures of their newest M variant V8 engine this morning. This new high-revving engine is slated to power the first ever V8 M3. The all new M3 Concept Car was unveiled a couple of weeks ago at the Geneva Auto Show. The new M3 featuring this all new V8 engine should be unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2007 as a 2008 model.
Here are some bullet points of the car and engine specifications.
• First eight-cylinder for the BMW M3 sports car.
• Supreme performance ensured by 309 kW/420 hp from 4.0 litres.
• Maximum torque of 400 Newton-metres (295 lb-ft) at 3, 900 rpm,
85 per cent of maximum torque over a speed range of 6,500 rpm.
• Unique thrust and muscle ensured by consistent implementation of the M high-speed engine concept, maximum engine speed 8,300 rpm.
• Consistent lightweight construction of engine and ancillary units,
new V8 power unit one of the lightest eight-cylinders in the world,
lighter than the straight-six power unit in the former model.
• Variable camshaft control, low-pressure double-VANOS for an
optimum charge cycle, system offering full power and performance even with normal engine oil pressure.
• Eight individual throttle butterflies for spontaneous engine response.
• Consistent and reliable oil supply with longitudinal and lateral acceleration up to 1.4 g ensured by two oil pumps and wet sump oil lubrication optimised for supreme dynamic behaviour.
• Exhaust system optimising cylinder charge, optimised for weight and function by means of internal high-pressure remoulding, exhaust emissions fulfil EU4 and LEV 2 standards.
• Upgraded MSS60 engine control unit for optimum coordination of all engine functions with the various control systems in the car.
• Ion flow technology recognising and distinguishing engine knocking phenomena as well as misfiring and miscombustion by measurement of ion flow in the combustion chambers.
• Brake Energy Regeneration with intelligent alternator control.
Feature/entity 2nd engine of the M engine family Fuel Otto RON 98 (95) Max output hp (kW) 420 (309) at min–1 8,300 Max torque Nm 400 at min–1 3,900 Max engine speed min–1 8,400 Stroke mm 75.2 Bore mm 92.0 Displacement cm3 3,999 Distance between cylinders mm 98 Cylinder arrangement 8-cylinder V-engine Valve plate diameter, intake mm 35.0 Valve plate diameter, outlet mm 30.5 Compression ratio 12.0 Fuel injection Intake pipe fuel injection Fuel injection pressure bar 3–6 Average combustion chamber pressure bar 12.6 Maximum combustion chamber pressure bar 100 Engine weight to BMW standard kg 202 Output per litre hp/L 105 Power-to-weight ratio kg/kW 0.65 Crankcase Aluminium Valvetrain Infinite camshaft adjustment and hydraulic valve clearance adjustment for intake and outlet (double VANOS)
Join the discussion of the new E92 M3 in the M3 Forum, the largest in the world!
For pictures suitable for wallpaper follow this link: M3 Engine Pictures.
Click the images for larger pictures (Not all are linked, I ran out of time).
