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Cars of the 2007 DUB Show

24. January 2008

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Check out some of the hottest cars from the 2007 DUB Show.The 2008 DUB Tour begins March 29, 2008 at Cobo Hall in Detroit MI.Visit www.dubmagazine.com/dubshow for more info.

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Detroit 2008: Mazda Furai

16. January 2008

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With a name that translates to “sound of the wind” and a slogan that reads “Soul of a Sports Car,” the Mazda Furai Concept has built itself up to be something special even before you’ve seen it. But only when you see this beauty in person can you truly appreciate how the Nagare design language [...]

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Detroit 2008: Maybach Landaulet Study

16. January 2008

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Hold on now—this has nothing to do with textbooks or long, boring lectures. Maybach’s Landaulet Study harkens back to an era when landaulets were often used as parade cars in which the occupants could present themselves to the people at the roadside. Alas, times have changed and for security reasons, you have probably never seen [...]

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Detroit 2008: 2009 Lancer Ralliart

16. January 2008

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Mitsubishi officially launched the 2009 Lancer Ralliart, which features aggressive styling and driving performance that places it between the Lancer and Evo models. The Ralliart is powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine with an output of 235 horsepower. Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch-SST gearbox delivers highly-efficient power transmission while enabling the driver [...]

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Detroit 2008: Hummer HX Concept

16. January 2008

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The new Hummer HX concept is more compact than an H3, and, with its 3.6-liter SIDI E85 FlexFuel engine that sends power to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission, it’s nimble on the highway or off. With its compact dimensions, almost no overhangs and grippy 35-inch tires, the HX is ready for all [...]

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Detroit 2008: Hyundai Genesis

16. January 2008

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The all-new Hyundai Genesis is breaking the mold in the large sedan market with its incredibly low price; priced under $30,000, its direct competition charges almost double that. Performance-driven, there are two V6 engines available and the new 4.6-liter Tau V8, producing 375 horsepower on the rear-wheel-drive car. Styling will either be loved or hated, [...]

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Detroit 2008: Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept

16. January 2008

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Having been a mere sketch that was made on a whim by the CTS design team while they were finalizing the sedan’s look, the CTS coupe’s simple sketch transformed into an amazing concept that takes Cadillac’s acclaimed Art and Science design language and adds more of both. The high-tailed coupe features a sharper-edged look than [...]

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Detroit 2008: Land Rover LRX Unveiled at Detroit

16. January 2008

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Although the BMW X6 might be taking over the Coupe SUV market, it might have some competition if the Land Rover LRX concept makes it to production. The LRX concept shows some very strong lines with the long doors, steeply rising waistline and sloping roof line. Passengers will have quite a view from the SUV [...]

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Detroit 2008: Chrysler ecoVoyager Concept

16. January 2008

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If you have the impulsion for a private jet lifestyle amid all this “Go Green” frenzy, then Chrysler claims its developed a concept for you. And it isn’t bad for the environment either. At its heart, both in concept and in aesthetic design, is a new powertrain. Coupled, a hydrogen fuel cell and electric motor [...]

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Detroit 2008: Dodge ZEO Concept Unveiled

15. January 2008

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It seems that as electric vehicles become more feasible and widely accepted, manufacturers are allowing their designers to have more fun with the concepts, giving light to such creations as the Dodge ZEO Concept—an electric 2+2 sports wagon that looks like it was conceived during a late night video game session. But the ZEO is [...]

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Detroit 2008: Volkswagen Passat CC Four-Door Coupe Revealed

15. January 2008

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Volkswagen has finally taken the wraps off its all-new Passat CC, a vehicle they claim is “anything but mainstream.” First off, it rides 5cm lower than a standard Passat and is about 3cm longer. Its design has been smoothed out and now bears a sportier stance. Topside, a panoramic glass roof enhances the interior environment, [...]

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Detroit 2008: 2008 Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept

15. January 2008

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You say you want an SUV that not only looks good but has loads of power and is environmentally conscious? Not possible, you say? Ah. Ah. Coming from the land of ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs blow is Saab’s 2008 9-4X BioPower Concept. Like the hammer of the gods, [...]

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