The Honda CRZ concept:
There is significant momentum behind this one, and Car and Driver just named it one of 24 cars to wait for, though it has only been confirmed for the Japanese domestic market. This revitalized CRX would be music to my ears.
The Cadillac CTS coupe:
This particular concept does have legs; this is essentially the production version.
The Cadillac Evoq:
I believe this is a strong hint at an upcoming small SUV for Cadillac, either in Europe or the US, or both.
Audi R8 V12 TDI:
This one's not happening; a V8 diesel is on the way instead. To me, that's an incredibly dumb move. Who wouldn't want a car with an engine that is essentially the Le Mans winning Audi diesel V12? The bragging rights that would come with such a vehicle seem enormous to me, and likely enough to part many of the hyper-rich from their money. Then again, I'd never be able to afford one, so what do I know?
In retrospect, this show was actually quite important for the many concepts that will make it into production relatively unscathed. Tune in again next April for another hard hitting round-up of the hottest auto news out of NAIAS.
Audi R8 V12 TDI:
This one's not happening; a V8 diesel is on the way instead. To me, that's an incredibly dumb move. Who wouldn't want a car with an engine that is essentially the Le Mans winning Audi diesel V12? The bragging rights that would come with such a vehicle seem enormous to me, and likely enough to part many of the hyper-rich from their money. Then again, I'd never be able to afford one, so what do I know?
In retrospect, this show was actually quite important for the many concepts that will make it into production relatively unscathed. Tune in again next April for another hard hitting round-up of the hottest auto news out of NAIAS.
