The best technology from the 2016 North American International Auto Show

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla 

The automotive industry are the originators of the notion to push ‘new and improved,’ models yearly. Be it a new variants of beloved marquees, the addition of more chrome or fins, to moving the needle on performance, fuel economy, safety and of course, price.

Detroit, MI – Just days after the car-heavy International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas wrapped up, many expected the Detroit Auto Show to focus on new technologies like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, improved driver assistive technologies, electrification and autonomous driving technology to name but a few.

Just like the consumer technology industry, the motoring world thrives on iteration and upgrade cycles and game changing breakthroughs. 

The automotive industry are the originators of the notion to push ‘new and improved,’ models yearly. Be it a new variants of beloved marquees, the addition of more chrome or fins, to moving the needle on performance, fuel economy, safety and of course, price.

Click to read more ...

SlideShow: The Acura Precision Concept from the 2016 Detroit Auto Show

Acura's made a strong showing at this year's NAIAS, not just with the new NSX but with the Acura Precision Concept which is a swoopy, angular and bold statement that points towards a possible new design direction. One of the more attractive concepts unveiled here in Detroit, the Acura Precision looks like part spaceship, part sedan. Distinctive rear suicide doors complement the general ease of access and appearance of space plus the beefy rear and curvaceous lines toe the line between sedan and coupe. It is definitely a refreshing take and one that we hope will invitably creep into Acura's future design language.

SlideShow: A look at the Buick Avista Concept from NAIAS 2016

Detroit, MI: Ushering a new generation of Buick design and engineering, the Buick Avista Concept was revealed yesterday and was one of the most exciting announcements prior to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) a sports coupe with a 2 X 2 configuration, the Buick Avista features interactive touchscreen interiors and boasts a 400 HP V6 twin-turbo engine. Based on the Camaro plartform, it symbolizes Buick's return to high-performance sportscars and is one concept that many hope would go into production in some shape or form.

New video gets us primed and ready for NAIAS 2016 in Detroit

The automotive industry is undergoing a period of massive change and as evidenced by the big news of the past year including the viability of EV and hybrid vehicles, the Dieselgate scandal, integration of mobile and smartphone technology with cars as well as the advent of innovative automarkers like Tesla, Faraday Future, Google and others, makes the 2016 North American International Autoshow an important one in setting the tone for the automotive industry in the years to come. Canadian Reviewer will be on hand in Detroit next week to witness and cover the anticipated launches and news from the trade floor show.