2012 Tokyo Auto Salon - Auto Shows

There are two car shows of note in Tokyo: the Tokyo Auto Show and the Tokyo Auto Salon. They are very different, as one highlights the newest cars and concepts that will grace the roads all over the world, while the other features products and lifestyle elements that may—or in some cases should not—grace those same roads. Without further ado, we present a selection of “bests” and “worsts” for your enjoyment, comment and possible ridicule.  Volk...

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Chevrolet Camaro Concepts at SEMA - 2011 SEMA Show

 As part of its typically massive presence at SEMA, Chevrolet is bringing no fewer than four Camaro concepts to this year’s show. Some are simply styling exercises; others are for more serious track work. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Series Concept A coupe styling and accessory counterpart to the Red Zone is the Synergy Series Concept that also explores some unique treatments inside and out while providing the basis for a possible future...

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New 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Daytona Prototype - Trackside

A confluence of eras and anniversaries will mark the 2012 edition of the 24 Hours of Daytona, but for sports car fans, the greatest anticipation comes from what lies ahead. Fifty years after Daytona held its first major endurance race and 10 years after the launch of the Daytona Prototype category, Chevrolet will send the Corvette name back into action among the prototype ranks.  Corvette Daytona Prototype    General...

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Acura NSX Concept - 2012 Detroit Auto Show

 The on-again, off-again project to resurrect the Acura NSX is evidently on again as the Japanese automaker unveiled this dramatically styled concept at the North American International Auto Show. Acura says the car will bow in production form sometime in the next three years and will be built in Ohio and engineered by a team led by Honda R&D of America. Remaining true to the roots of this legendary 2-seater, the aluminum-intensive...

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