FX.co ★ First auto show in Detroit

The company Mercedes-Benz anounced the start of production of the new E-class model version. The car will be launched next summer.

BMW has taken the wraps off the seventh generation of its venerable 5-series sedan. The most powerfull version M550i xDrive was presented in Detroit, as well as the hybrid 530e.

Electric Volkswagen I.D. Buzz, with acceleration up to a hundred in 5 seconds, shows the exterior of the "hippie car" Type 2, the first Transporter. Despite the opportunity to start as a sports car, the speed of this model is limited by 160 km/h.

Eager to cash in on the luxury SUV/coupe segment currently dominated by rivals BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Audi has revealed the Q8 concept. Audi's current design language pleasantly delights. the hybrid powertrain makes a total of approximately 443 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque.

The company promised to come to market with Q8 in 2018.

Also, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling a facelifted model, the top-of-the-line Mercedes-AMG GLA45.

This is a "sport" version of Volkswagen Atlas crossover - R-Line.

The fifth-generation luxury flagship sedan Lexus LS 500 is developed on a new platform. Lexus is showing only the LS500 model, which uses an all-new, twin-turbocharged, direct-injected 3.5-liter V-6. Output is 415 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque. It mates with an Aisin-supplied 10-speed automatic transmission.

Autonomous Chrysler Pacifica by Waymo, one of the Alphabet (Google) units is presented for all the world to see. It is designed on the self-car technology.

Waymo is planning to supply automakers with a complete package of software and hardware, which in turn will save them from additional financing of their own development.

The largest crossover Chevrolet is presented by the second generation model - Chevrolet Traverse.

The second generation GMC Terrain switched to the turbocharged engines. Also, the developers have reduced car weight by 200 kg.

Nissan Qashqai will enter the US market as Rogue Sport.

In 2018, Honda Odyssey will enter the market with a lot of useful options. A built-in vacuum cleaner for the interior is anticipated.

The concept Nissan Vmotion 2.0 can be the prototype of the new generation Altima. The demand for sedans falls in the US, but cars with this type of body are kept in a trend.

The exterior of the new Toyota Camry in the lineup of 2018 will attract the attention of younger buyers. Therefore, the company will expand its target audience.

The developers of the presented in Detroit the Infiniti QX50 concept promised that the car will be equipped with the function of the auxiliary pilot.