2009 Ford F-150 Photos and Video
Filed under: 2008 Detroit Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Auto Show Pictures, Auto Show Videos, Ford, Trucks/Pickups
Tags: American, Detroit, f-150
Watch Toby Keith help Ford introduce their re-designed, 2009 F-150 at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
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Jeep Renegade Concept Video Preimere
Filed under: 2008 Detroit Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Auto Show Pictures, Auto Show Videos, Concept Cars, Jeep
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Do you wish you could drive a dune buggy year round? If so, you’re not alone because the Jeep designers ran with that idea and created the Renegade Concept, a sporty two-seater suited for off-roading adventures and dune surfing.
Watch the Jeep Renegade Concept video premiere from the 2008 Detroit Auto Show:
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The 2008 Jeep Renegade Premieres At The Detroit Auto Show
Filed under: 2008 Detroit Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Auto Show Pictures, Concept Cars, Jeep
Tags: American, Detroit, renegade
The Jeep® Renegade Concept is a sporty B-segment-sized two-seater ideally suited for the all-weather delights of off-roading and dune surfing. Featuring a cut-down speedster windshield, a roll bar, openings in the door lowers and a hose-out interior, it is an “eco-friendly” vehicle with minimized use of materials – designed for those who want to enjoy the earth while taking care of its future. The propulsion system combines a 40-mile lithium-ion battery pack and a small-displacement BLUETEC diesel engine. The result: fuel economy of more than 110 miles per gallon.
Specifications
Length: 153 inches (3885 mm)
Width at H-point: 62.9 inches (1598 mm)
Height: 56.3 inches (1431 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches (2580 mm)
The New Ford F-150 Debuts At NAIAS 2008
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The 2009 Ford F-150 opened the 2008 North American International Auto Show. The vision for Ford’s truck team was clear: Redesign America’s favorite truck, giving buyers unrivaled capability, unprecedented choice and a host of smart, game-changing features. You can choose from various F-150 models: the no-fuss XL workhorse, the sporty STX, off-road capable FX4, mid-range XLT, high-end Lariat, King Ranch, and the new Platinum series.
Improvements to the F-150 start with the fully boxed frame constructed with hydroformed and high-strength steel side rails. The lightweight frame delivers 10% more torsional rigidity, which delivers increased durability and safety. The new F-150 offers segment-first standard AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Trailer Sway Control, plus available Rearview Camera Assist as well as Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, a segment first on light-duty pickups.
While you will have to wait on diesel for the 2010 models, the Ford F-150 comes with three V8 engine options, mated to either a 4-speed or a new fuel-efficient 6-speed automatic transmission. The 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 has been optimized for better performance with improved horsepower and torque, and is capable of running on E85, regular unleaded, or a blend of both. The second engine option, the 4.6L 3-valve V8 utilizes the same open valve injection of the 5.4L engine for an increase in horsepower during towing and a reduction of emissions. The third engine option is the 4.6L 2-valve V8 that delivers more horsepower with the same fuel economy performance as the outgoing truck’s V6. The all-new V8 engine lineup delivers a fleet-average 1 mpg improvement in fuel economy versus the outgoing F-150.
The interior was also upgraded, offering more usable space for passengers and gear, thanks to a 6-inch stretch that improves rear legroom and cargo capacity. The flow-through console has been lengthened by almost 2-inches and is large enough to stow two or more laptops. More than 30 storage areas have also been built into the interior, ranging from a bin on the top of the instrument panel to a number of small spaces designed to accommodate tools like cell phones and MP3 players. Of course, the 2009 F-150 will have the industry-exclusive Ford Sync system in addition to Sirius Travel Link, voice-activated navigation, and a Sony audio system.
Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Photos
Filed under: 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Audi, Auto Show Pictures, Concept Cars, Convertibles, SUVs
Tags: Cross Cabriolet Quattro, German
The Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept debuted at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show. We’ve brought you video and written coverage from Audi’s Concept debut and now we have photos from the show for you to browse.
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Video of the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept.
Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Video
Filed under: 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Audi, Auto Show Videos, Concept Cars, Convertibles
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Audi recently debuted their design experiment, the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept, at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show and we were there to cover it. The Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept is the offspring of a SUV and cabriolet but with obvious Audi heritage. To see Audi’s American design statement, watch our video and let us know if this concept should go to production.
You can also watch the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Video on YouTube.
2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Announced
Filed under: 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Auto Show Pictures, Cadillac, Green Hybrids/Alternative Fuels, SUVs
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Cadillac announced the world premiere of the Escalade Hybrid, the world’s first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV. Powered by an innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system, Escalade Hybrid will deliver more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving – all while delivering the same distinctive style, segment-leading features and full-size capability that have made the Escalade an icon.
Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept Unveiled
Filed under: 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, 4x4s/Off-roaders, Audi, Auto Show Pictures, Concept Cars, Convertibles
Audi introduced a new vehicle segment with its presentation of the Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept car at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. The two-door, four-seater car measures 4.62 metres in length and combines the genes of a typical dynamic soft-top convertible from Audi with the all-round qualities of a fully fledged SUV. The muscular, powerful, but also elegant lines make no secret of this vehicle’s potential. The 240 bhp three-litre TDI engine with ultra-low emission technology delivers sporty driving dynamics with exhaust emissions on the level of the EU 6 limits. The quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system and high-tech chassis with electric ride height adjustment are a recipe for driving pleasure on all terrain and in any curve radius.
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