Detroit 2009: Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI [w/VIDEO]

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Supercars, Audi

Click above for a high-res gallery of the Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI

Audi always seems to have something great in store for us at the Detroit Auto Show every year, and in addition to the Sportback Concept, the long-awaited R8 V10 5.2 FSI made its official world debut at this year's show. With the 5.2L V10 plucked from the Gallardo LP560-4 mounted amidships, the new R8 now packs 525 horsepower and 391 lb-ft torque. Exterior styling has been subtly updated and includes all-LED headlights, wide side sills, revised matte aluminum exhaust tips, and new 19-inch 10-spoke wheels. More details on Audi's new flagship are in the press release after the jump as well as a video of the car's debut here in Motown.

Gallery: Detroit 2009: Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI

Gallery: 2010 Audi R8 V10

Live Photos copyright (C)2009 Drew Phillips / Weblogs, Inc.

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Detroit 2009: Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI [w/VIDEO] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Autoblog Podcast #110

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Podcasts, Opinion/Editorial

It's been snowy. We have day jobs. We're feverishly preparing for Detroit. All excuses, as none will mask the fact that Episode #110 of the Autoblog Podcast is a couple days late. It's a pre-Detroit extravaganza, as Chris and Sam discuss what's going to be worth seeing at the recession-quieted North American International Auto Show. After that's all done, we actually answer some questions from listeners, and we plan on doing an all-question show soon, so keep those questions/comments/suggestions rolling in to Podcast at Autoblog Dot Com.

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Autoblog Podcast #110 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Volvo to webcast Detroit Auto Show press conference live

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons, Crossovers/CUVs, Volvo

Click above for a hi-res gallery of the Volvo S60 Concept

It may not be the same as attending the event in-person, but a live, interactive webcast of Volvo's press conference at the Detroit Auto Show, where the S60 concept and production XC60 for North America will be shown, could be the next best thing. The broadcast is intended for media types and members of the press, but the fact that it's being aired on DirecTV (channel 101, January 11 at 5:30 - 6:30 PM ET) means that anybody with a television and the satellite service can watch it live. Alternatively, users can register for a password to the online site, the location of which is not yet determined.

The coolest bit of tech that's making an appearance for this event is the capability to send questions to a live host who will then relay selected inquiries to key Volvo executives. These days, the global economic downturn is affecting everyone, including those who would normally cover these events for the media. This being the case and assuming the event is a success, we'd expect to more manufacturers to adopt a similar system at upcoming auto shows. Of course, we'll be there live and you can always direct your browsers to our pages for the best coverage available.

Gallery: Volvo S60 Concept

[Source: Volvo]

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Volvo to webcast Detroit Auto Show press conference live originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Taurus

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Although we were privy to a sneak-peek of the 2010 Ford Taurus ahead of its unveiling, we fear that frowning burly men in limo-tinted black Expeditions will appear in our driveways if we disclose anything. Thus, we present you with the next best thing: Spy shots.

Espionage artists have captured our best look yet at the coming large sedan, courtesy of this be-larvaed test mule that was caught wandering in Detroit's fresh snow. With the light clusters and grille exposed and most of the camouflage removed, it's easier to see that the 2010 Taurus has a lower stance compared to the current high-riding iteration. A thick beltline remains, but the greenhouse is notably shallower than on the current car and the roofline appears less rounded, leading to the conclusion that this Taurus has all-new sheet metal. Up front, the chiseled front end displays a more assertive face thanks to swept back headlamp clusters and a dimpled riff on Ford's trademark three-bar grille, and a small D-shaped fender vent displays the sedan's upscale intentions.

Word is that the Taurus will retain the current model's D3 platform, but expect a brace of new technology underhood and in the cabin as the Blue Oval looks to reclaim some of the Taurus' lost luster when it debuts, likely at the Detroit Auto Show.

[Source: Autoweek]

Spy Shots: 2010 Ford Taurus originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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