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The Aston Martin Rapide concept is a 4-door, high performance coupe of remarkable grace and poise. Based on Aston Martin’s unique VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture, the Rapide combines the company’s commitment to power, beauty and soul with space and practicality for every eventuality. It stands for stylistic excellence, market innovation and flexible manufacturing. The Rapide is the epitome of Aston Martin’s low-volume, high-technology approach, the synergy of modern methods and materials with traditional skills to create a new form of craftsmanship for the 21st century. Continue reading Aston Martin Rapide concept for Detroit 2006

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In recent years, Infiniti’s design intent has become more defined, establishing a clear vision for the brand as it expands its presence around the world. More than just a tool to express beauty, the Infiniti design vocabulary is used to define both the premise and promise of Infiniti vehicles – usually with just a gesture or a simple line or two. The latest evolution of Infiniti’s leading-edge design makes its world debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in the form of the Infiniti Coupe Concept.

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Photography by Zerin Dube

Another year, and another great show. We have put all our galleries live, and have sorted them for you in a very easy to navigate manner. Don’t forget, every photo is available in a high resolution 1200px photo. Just click the thumbnails to open a medium image, and click again for the high-res. Enjoy!

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Though we didn’t have much time to run through the Mercedes-Benz display, we were able to pop off a few shots of the all new GL-Class full size SUV, and the executive lead sled S65 AMG. We’ll be putting more photos in the gallery on Wednesday, but for now we hope you enjoy these.

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Detroit 01/08/2006 — The all-new 2007 Honda Fit, a subcompact 5-door hatchback set to go on-sale in the U.S. in April, will make its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. Already one of Honda’s hottest selling models in Asia and Europe, the Fit is designed to enter the U.S. market as leader in the subcompact segment with top-of-class feature content, refinement, interior functionality, sporty driving demeanor and high levels of standard safety equipment.

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Text by Dubspeed Media Staff, Carl Modesette
Photos by Zerin Dube

We scarcely had time to soak up the new models at Audi’s display (the Q7, unveiled in Frankfurt, the S8, unveiled in Tokyo, and the RS4, unveiled in Geneva) before we were greeted with Detroit’s exclusive unveilings, the all-new S6 followed by the Roadjet Concept. The S6 is powered by a slightly detuned version (at a still healthy 420 horsepower) of the S8’s V-10 powerplant, itself a derivative of the Lamborghini Gallardo’s 492 horsepower V-10. The Roadjet Concept could purportedly bridge the gap between the compact A4 sedan and the midsize A6, sharing a resemblance to the A3 in overall shape and layout. Whether or not this actually happens, I think the Roadjet serves more as an indication of the near-future evolution of Audi’s current fleet of designs. It’s easily recognizable as an Audi, and major design elements such as the trapezoid grille, lower fascia, and beltline body crease already exist on current production cars.