NAIAS 2006 Day 2 Review

- Nissan showed off its URGE Concept that integrates the new Microsoft Xbox 360 into the car. When parked, owners can play Project Gotham Racing 3 using the car's own steering wheel, gas and brake pedals on a 7" flip-down LCD screen.

- BMW debuted its M Roadster featuring a straight six-cylinder engine producing 343bhp with a 8,000RPM redline. Although I'm not quite sure, I'm believe that this is the same powerplant from the E46 M3. The M Roadster is a great evolution of the Z4 platform and will give the SLK AMG and Boxster S good competition.



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- Chevrolet, like Dodge with its Challenger Concept, is bringing back the Camaro in a flashback to its 1969 form.







Photo Source: chevrolet.com

- MINI debuted its latest concept, called the Concept Detroit, as a prelude to the next generation MINI Cooper. This, along with the Concept Tokyo and Frankfurt, are hints to the different variants that MINI will offer in its next generation.











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- Acura introduced its RDX Prototype powered by Acura's first ever turbocharged VTEC motor. See my post regarding this subject.