Welcome to Detroit for the 2014 Motor Show

The 2014 motor show is off to a great start, with major international support still strong. The likes of BMW are bringing us new M3 and M4 models, Toyota is showcasing its FT1 concept car, and Mercedes-Benz is introducing its latest C-Class model. As always, the Detroit show features some exciting homegrown stars, including the new Ford Mustang and Chevrolet's answer to the Porsche 911.

Looking at Some Show Cars

The car behind me is the new BMW M4, which marks its world debut here in Detroit. This new name for the BMW M3 Coupe brings forced induction to the M3 for the first time with a twin-turbocharged 3-liter straight-six engine producing 425 brake horsepower and a top speed of 62 mph in just 4.1 seconds. If you opt for the optional s-speed automatic gearbox, it will be available in the UK this summer.

The Mustang is 50 years old, and Ford is celebrating this milestone with its all-new model behind me. This car is claimed to be the most sophisticated Mustang yet, with an independent rear suspension finally being adopted instead of the live rear axle. It's got the usual V6 and V8 engines, as well as a new 4-cylinder 2.3-liter Ecoboost engine producing 305 brake horsepower, aimed at the European market. The Mustang will be sold in the UK and made right-hand drive for the first time.

The Car with the Strongest Case for Star of the Show

While opinions may vary, it's clear that the Toyota FT1 concept car is having a significant impact on visitors to the show. Its sheer popularity speaks volumes about its design and potential appeal. The FT1 was created by Toyota's Cy design team in California and references classic front-engine, rear-drive Toyota sports cars from the past, such as the Supra. However, details on the car itself are still scarce, with only a virtual drive experience available through Gran Turismo 6.

Mercedes-Benz is Bringing Its Best to Detroit

Outside and Inside the Mercedes-Benz C-Class

When it comes to luxury vehicles, few brands do it better than Mercedes-Benz. The latest addition to its lineup is the C-Class model showcased here at the Detroit motor show. As impressive as the exterior looks, the interior takes things up a notch with features such as circular air vents, a freestanding infotainment screen, and nice wood trim. One of the standout features is the touchpad that controls all the infotainment functions and mimics a smartphone, showing just how far ahead Mercedes-Benz is in terms of design and technology.

The Kia GT4 Stinger Concept

Kia's latest concept car is the GT4 Stinger, a compact 4.3-meter-long sports car with a 2-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine producing over 300 brake horsepower. The design may not be to everyone's taste, but there's no denying its impressive looks and potential appeal. As of now, Kia hasn't announced any plans for production in the near future, with rumors suggesting it might arrive as early as 2016.

Porsche's Latest 911 Target

Last but certainly not least is Porsche's latest 911 Target model. The 1967 original inspired this new design, featuring a fixed rollover loop and convex rear screen. This time around, there's the added convenience of an electronic roof that folds behind the seats, along with 4-wheel drive and its usual array of flat-six engines. When it hits UK roads in May at a price of £86,000, it will undoubtedly be a thrilling experience.

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06: The General Motors Answer

Last but certainly not least is the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06, which can be seen as the general motors answer to the Porsche 911 GT3. With its supercharged engine for the first time producing 6.2 liters of power and 625 brake horsepower, this car promises an exhilarating experience on UK roads. While official performance figures aren't available just yet, it's clear that it will be a highly sought-after model when it arrives next year as part of the official import program.

In conclusion, the 2014 Detroit motor show is turning out to be quite exciting with some exceptional models and concepts on display. Whether you're a fan of luxury vehicles or high-performance cars, there's something for everyone here. With so much variety and innovation on offer, it's certainly shaping up to be an excellent year for car enthusiasts.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwelcome to Detroit for the 2014 running of the year's first motor show a major International support for the Detroit show remains undimmed with the likes of BMW bringing us new M3 and M4 Toyota bring it FT1 concept and Mercedes bringing the new cclass and there's the usual homegrown Stars the likes of the new Ford Mustang and Chevrolet's answer to the Porsche 911 let's go look at some shows cars the car behind me is the new BMW M4 the new name for the BMW M3 Coupe and sister car to the M3 Saloon which also makes its World debut here in Detroit it brings forced induction to the M3 for the first time with a twin turbo 3 l straight 6 engine with 425 brake horsepower and an UT 62 time of just 4.1 seconds if you up for the optional s-speed automatic gearbox it comes to the UK this summer and and we can't wait the Mustang is 50 years old and Ford is celebrating this anniversary with the all new model you see behind me it's claimed to be the most sophisticated Mustang yet with a independent rear suspension finally being adopted in place of the live rear axle it's got the usual V6 and V8 engines and in addition a new 4cylinder 2.3 l ecoboost engine with 305 brake horsepower which is aimed at the European market the Mustang being sold in the UK and made in right hand drive for the first time we're going to get it in 2015 the car with the strongest case for star of the show is the Toyota FT1 concept here as you can probably tell by the sheer volume of people around it it's been created by Toyota's Cy design team in California and references Classic front engines rear drive Toyota sports cars from the past such as the Supra there's no mechanical details on the mod yet but we do know it's not a hybrid and does use internal combustion engine power only you can't buy it yet but you can have a virtual drive on Gran Turismo 6 this is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and as good as it looks Outside Inside it looks even better Mercedes has brought the best of the S-Class and shrunk it down into its staple saloon car you've got features like the circular air vents the freestanding infotainment screen nice wood trim laser cut Al minum detailing and this touchpad here which controls all the uh infotainment functions and mimics a smartphone the C-Class comes to the UK first as a saloon in the spring and we can expect a full Suite of models estate Coupe Cabret ending with the ultimate C63 AMG with a 4 L V8 at the end of the year the Kia GT4 Stinger concept is the latest in a series of stunning looking concept cars from the Korean firm it's a compact 4.3 M long sports car with a 2 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and more than 300 brake horsepower there's no word on production yet but we're hearing rumors that KIA is considering launching a production version inspired by this in 2016 as a Ral to the Subaru BRZ look familiar well Porsche's latest 911 Target is inspired by the 1967 original with features such as the fixed rollover Loop and the convex rear screen but this time there's a modern convenience of an electronic roof that folds behind the seats there's 4wheel drive and the usual array of flat six engines and it's coming to the UK in May price of £86,000 the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 is general motor answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 it's got a supercharged engine for the first time a 6.2 L V8 with 625 brake horsepower but we don't know official performance figures yet we do know though that it will be available for official Import in the UK from next year so there we have it the 2014 Detroit mod show where bigger really has been better there's been some great looking concept cars and even better some fantastic performance cars from both sides of the Atlantic 2014 is shaping up to be a very good year indeedwelcome to Detroit for the 2014 running of the year's first motor show a major International support for the Detroit show remains undimmed with the likes of BMW bringing us new M3 and M4 Toyota bring it FT1 concept and Mercedes bringing the new cclass and there's the usual homegrown Stars the likes of the new Ford Mustang and Chevrolet's answer to the Porsche 911 let's go look at some shows cars the car behind me is the new BMW M4 the new name for the BMW M3 Coupe and sister car to the M3 Saloon which also makes its World debut here in Detroit it brings forced induction to the M3 for the first time with a twin turbo 3 l straight 6 engine with 425 brake horsepower and an UT 62 time of just 4.1 seconds if you up for the optional s-speed automatic gearbox it comes to the UK this summer and and we can't wait the Mustang is 50 years old and Ford is celebrating this anniversary with the all new model you see behind me it's claimed to be the most sophisticated Mustang yet with a independent rear suspension finally being adopted in place of the live rear axle it's got the usual V6 and V8 engines and in addition a new 4cylinder 2.3 l ecoboost engine with 305 brake horsepower which is aimed at the European market the Mustang being sold in the UK and made in right hand drive for the first time we're going to get it in 2015 the car with the strongest case for star of the show is the Toyota FT1 concept here as you can probably tell by the sheer volume of people around it it's been created by Toyota's Cy design team in California and references Classic front engines rear drive Toyota sports cars from the past such as the Supra there's no mechanical details on the mod yet but we do know it's not a hybrid and does use internal combustion engine power only you can't buy it yet but you can have a virtual drive on Gran Turismo 6 this is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and as good as it looks Outside Inside it looks even better Mercedes has brought the best of the S-Class and shrunk it down into its staple saloon car you've got features like the circular air vents the freestanding infotainment screen nice wood trim laser cut Al minum detailing and this touchpad here which controls all the uh infotainment functions and mimics a smartphone the C-Class comes to the UK first as a saloon in the spring and we can expect a full Suite of models estate Coupe Cabret ending with the ultimate C63 AMG with a 4 L V8 at the end of the year the Kia GT4 Stinger concept is the latest in a series of stunning looking concept cars from the Korean firm it's a compact 4.3 M long sports car with a 2 L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and more than 300 brake horsepower there's no word on production yet but we're hearing rumors that KIA is considering launching a production version inspired by this in 2016 as a Ral to the Subaru BRZ look familiar well Porsche's latest 911 Target is inspired by the 1967 original with features such as the fixed rollover Loop and the convex rear screen but this time there's a modern convenience of an electronic roof that folds behind the seats there's 4wheel drive and the usual array of flat six engines and it's coming to the UK in May price of £86,000 the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 is general motor answer to the Porsche 911 GT3 it's got a supercharged engine for the first time a 6.2 L V8 with 625 brake horsepower but we don't know official performance figures yet we do know though that it will be available for official Import in the UK from next year so there we have it the 2014 Detroit mod show where bigger really has been better there's been some great looking concept cars and even better some fantastic performance cars from both sides of the Atlantic 2014 is shaping up to be a very good year indeed\n"