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The New 2014 Cadillac CTS teaser pics

In what should make a triumphant addition to the comeback of Cadillac some images have leaked online prior to the official debut at the NY Auto Show this week. The materials are stunning and customers will have a truly worthy American Luxury brand to consider with the ATS, CTS, XTS, SRX, ELR and Escalade. This is a great job by an inspiring team ran by Ed Welburn who we have featured and I am proud to say is also a fellow alum of Howard University. The powertrain is rumored to be a twin…

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Exclusive Interview with Head Monster Noel Lee (Detroit is Back Series)

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A 2310 HTS Home Theater Speaker System review

Since 1979, Boston Acoustics has been a stalwart in audio excellence and their home and car audio systems have been consistently some of the best. Low frequency sound fidelity has always been an exact science requiring the precision of sound to ensure the aural environment created by the content…

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Added by Toyz Nation on December 12, 2012 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Exclusive Interview with Kim Adam House Head of marketing Jeep (Detroit is back Series)

Jeep is an American icon, originally conceived in the early 1900's by Willys Overland, who displayed its ability to drive over steps. In 1941, Jeep was instrumental to the war effort with the original…

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Exclusive Interview with United Healthcare VP of Innovation Nick Martin (Detroit is back Series)

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Exclusive Interview with Ford Fusion Marketing Manager Samantha Hoyt (Detroit is back Series)

We have had a long history covering the Ford Motor Company. In fact, one of the proudest moments of my career was the…

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Added by Toyz Nation on November 4, 2012 at 12:09pm — No Comments

Exclusive Interview with Chris Paul CP3 (Detroit is back Series)

When challenges are placed before us, our true character is forged by how we respond and by our ability to influence others through the character we exhibit. A native of Lewisville, North Carolina (near Winston Salem), Chris Paul has faced challenges in his life. His grandfather, Nathaniel Jones was…

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Exclusive Interview with Chris Paul CP3 (Detroit is back Series)

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Exclusive Interview with Ralph Gilles SRT CEO & Chrysler Global Design Chief (Detroit is back Series) pt 2.

"He’s gonna wear me out. I…

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Added by Toyz Nation on October 30, 2012 at 5:24pm — No Comments

Exclusive Interview with Ralph Gilles SRT CEO & Chrysler Global Design Chief (Detroit is back Series) pt 1.

Following the career of Global Design Director, Ralph Gilles has been an amazing voyage. In 2005, while Chrysler was merged with Daimler, I interviewed a then young designer on-the-rise about his work with the rear-wheel drive LX platform and his iconic design…

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Exclusive Interview with Fisker Automotive Founder Henry Fisker (Detroit is Back Series)

As Fisker came up for his DOE loan under the department of Energy Advanced Technology vehicle manufacturing loan program created in 2008 with a fund of $25 billion…

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Added by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:47am — No Comments

Global Emerging Markets (Detroit is Back The Business of Detroit Series)

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Added by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:33am — No Comments

Exclusive Interview with Ford CEO Alan Mulally (Detroit is back Series)

An affable CEO, who made his name with his superb leadership at airplane manufacturer, Boeing, Alan Mulally fundamentally changed the trajectory of Ford and saved the iconic brand in probably the most tumultuous stage in its history. By the time Alan Mulally…

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Added by Toyz Nation on October 28, 2012 at 12:31am — No Comments

GM VP GLOBAL DESIGN ED WELBURN (Detroit is Back Series)

To re-enter the stock market with the largest IPO ever is a feat, due in no small part to the quality of products GM has…

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Exclusive Interview with GM President of North America Mark Reuss (Detroit is back Series)

Mark Reuss has had a huge challenge being at the helm as President of North America at General Motors. An engineer by trade, Mark has the monumental task of overseeing the legendary brands Billy Durant put together to form GM and bring them to resurgence in the main market that matters to the tax payers who…

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Test Drive 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The Sonata Hybrid had my attention with the use of one of my favorite songs Salt-N-Pepa's “Push It” in the commercial. 80's nostalgia aside, the hybrid is truly an amazing car which with the new Blue Link technology brings efficient driving to social technology. With Blue…

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Added by Toyz Nation on September 25, 2012 at 3:58pm — No Comments

2013 Kia Soul Test Drive

Test Drive 2013 Kia Soul

Made famous by the memorable hamsters and a hip sense of style, The Kia Soul has carved a niche for itself and for 2013 the model improves its standing. Starting at a price point below $15,000 the Soul features running LED's, a UVO voice command media system, backup camera,…

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Added by Toyz Nation on September 25, 2012 at 3:48pm — No Comments

2012 Kia Optima Hybrid Test Drive

Test Drive 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid

It has now become commonplace in the past four years to find full-size vehicles that offer 40 MPG on the highway. The hybrid model is a welcomed addition to the exciting Optima lineup for stylish sedans with performance and and a slew of features. The Hybrid…

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Added by Toyz Nation on September 25, 2012 at 3:43pm — No Comments