Things looked to be pretty much the \u201csame-same\u201d at the Detroit Motorshow, which kicked off early January 2011.\u00a0 That is until you get a little closer to the action.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Interestingly, in the Toyota corner the wraps have come off the new Toyota Prius C.\u00a0 This is a timely show for the Prius C, as fuel prices continue to soar around the globe.<\/p>\n
Hyundai has got another big tick in the box with its great looking new Hyundai Curb Crossover vehicle.\u00a0 This promises to be a great off-road\/on-road vehicle that has the stunning good looks to match the vehicle\u2019s mechanical capabilities.<\/p>\n
Hybrid technology gets a big nudge this year.\u00a0 And with the likes of Audi and BMW getting in on the act, hybrid technology is set to flourish.\u00a0 Audi\u2019s A6 is going hybrid, and with the money in the bank, you can bet your bottom dollar Audi\/Volkswagen will get this very right, indeed.<\/p>\n
On the topic of Audi, the new Audi RS3 is due for release shortly.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know when it will hit Australian shores, but I do know it\u2019s as quick as an Audi R8!\u00a0 The 0-100 km\/h can be nullified in just 4.6 seconds.<\/p>\n
Hot on the heels of the RS3 will be BMW\u2019s 1 Series M-car.\u00a0 With a limited top speed of 250 km\/h and a 0-100 km\/h sprint time of just 4.9 seconds.\u00a0 This promises to be a little beauty.<\/p>\n
The best facelift in the show has happened on the new Chrysler 300C.\u00a0 Sweet looking tear-shaped headlights and a smoother and curvier body make it look sexier and more sophisticated than before.\u00a0 The car\u2019s taillights have also been tweaked, and there\u2019s a new chrome strip which runs beneath the boot lid. \u00a0Improved trim for the interior makes this quite a stunning car.<\/p>\n
You may have heard of the super frugal Nissan LEAF.\u00a0 If not, then do have a nosey into this wee gem.\u00a0 But note here, that Ford is not going to let Nissan steal all the limelight.\u00a0 Ford\u2019s new 120 mpg Focus will also rise a few eyebrows, too!<\/p>\n
Volvo shows off its crashed C30 electric car.\u00a0 The C30 was crashed into an offset barrier at 64 km\/h.\u00a0 The result revealed just how well Volvo are continuing to push forward in safety advancements, with all the car\u2019s essentials staying very uniform and very well intact.<\/p>\n
Over the next week or so, you might want to keep your eye out for any new directions that we\u2019ll see the world\u2019s main car manufacturers taking.\u00a0<\/p>\n