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NAIAS 2014

  • First sketch of the 2014 Beetle Dune concept
    Automotive
    Volkswagen transforms the Beetle into a dune buggy
    Over the past couple of years, Volkswagen has revealed various Beetle derivatives at major US auto shows, including an electric Beetle and Beetle Convertible. For this year's NAIAS, it has something a little more fun and playful in mind. The Beetle Dune is a rugged, sand-ready Beetle concept.
  • "Future Volvos will be characterized by the distinctive iron mark in the floating grille, flanked by the T-shaped DRL lights." - Thomas Ingenlath, senior VP design.
    Automotive
    Volvo pulls the Concept XC Coupé out of the garage
    The second of three related concept cars, the Volvo Concept XC Coupé showcases sporty, new design language while highlighting the Swedish automaker's Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). It leaves us wishing for a similarly styled production crossover or two.
  • Kia teases the GT4 Stinger
    Automotive
    Kia teases GT4 Stinger ahead of NAIAS 2014
    Not known as the sportiest marque in the industry, Kia has been using auto-show concepts to experiment with more playful designs and is starting 2014 off with the GT4 Stinger. As that name implies, the 2+2 concept shows a little more aggression than the average Optima.
  • The Mini John Cooper Works concept will debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2014
    Automotive
    Mini John Cooper Works Concept to debut at NAIAS 2014
    The holidays are a time for stocking stuffers and BMW has given us one with a hint of what’s to come in the new year. On Monday, the car maker announced that it would present the new Mini John Cooper Works concept at the North American International Auto Show 2014; January 13 to 26 in Detroit.
  • The rear-end shows a continuation of the styling direction of the Concept Coupé
    Automotive
    Volvo Concept Coupé goes crossover for Detroit
    Volvo plans to reveal its latest concept car at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. The new car will be the second of a trio that started with the Concept Coupé. It will show Volvo's latest styling and scalable architecture in the form of a small crossover.