Standing tall as North America’s most significant new-vehicle event, the annual Detroit auto show at Cobo Center (officially called NAIAS, for North American International Auto Show) in January is one of the biggest weeks of the year for the global auto industry. This year the press preview will take place January 14, 15, and 16, and we’ve rounded up a list of what’s in store. Keep in mind that these bits of info range from confirmed reveals to speculation based on rumors and the like. Here’s what automakers are planning for the 2018 Detroit auto show, which we’ll update as we learn more, and don’t forget to come back during the press days for full info and photos on all the debuts!
ACURA: Honda?s luxury brand has been teasing a new RDX crossover in the run-up to the Detroit show, and it?s shaping up to be significantly more interesting than the doughy, anonymous model currently in Acura showrooms. CHEVROLET: We?ve already seen the new Silverado 1500 in its specific Trailboss trim, but the full lineup will be shown for the first time at Cobo. Speculation continues to run rampant about the mid-engine C8 Corvette, but we’re not sure if that will happen this year?even in concept form?given that the C7 Corvette ZR1 is still so fresh.
FORD: The Blue Oval is reentering the mid-size pickup-truck market with a new version of the Ranger expected to debut in U.S.-spec form in Detroit. An updated Edge crossover also is on the t...