By Jim Brennan

UDMan

The new year is upon us, and it’s time for a brand new season of the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, where I profile a car (or in this case, a truck) that you might not consider a muscle car, and try and change your thinking on what a muscle car can or should be. It’s been a while, and I’m glad to be back at CarDomain, writing about obscure muscle, like this entry on the Dodge Dakota 5.9 R/T.

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a series where I describe what I consider to be a muscle car, and where you either agree or disagree with me. It has been a fun year last year, and in December I ran a series of posts in which I asked you, the reader, to select your favorites by decade. Well, it’s time to reveal the best, and to do a final vote. Think of it as the Superbowl of Obscurity.

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

On the lower floor of the Cobo Hall Convention Center, there was a track (of sorts) that was set up so everyone could pilot an electric (or Hybrid) vehicle. There were many models that were made available by the various manufacturers, even models that were not on sale in the US yet. There were cars from Tango, CT&T, Think, Mitsubishi (which is odd because they didn’t attend the show), Mercedes Benz, Smart, and GM.

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Before the Cadillac XTS Concept reveal, Cadillac had a kick ass introduction for the CTS-V Coupe. We thought you would like to see it. Welcome to the future of General Motors in which Chevrolet and Cadillac have become the performance divisions. The CTS-V in its current configuration could compete with the Challenger SRT-8, the Mustang Shelby GT-500, or even the Camaro for outright performance. It’s that good! More pics and video after the jump!

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

I knew that there was suppose to be a new Cadillac revealed here at the Detroit Auto Show, and I was hoping it wasn’t another crossover. There were hints that the new Caddy will be the replacement for the ancient DTS (which really started as the DeVille), as well as the slow selling STS. Well, it was a real surprise, as this really looks like a competitor to the imports like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar.

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

This is the poster-child for what is currently wrong with Chrysler. It’s another special edition PT Cruiser, a car that was suppose to be killed off a year ago. The only thing forward thinking with this car is the deep red interior. If anything, this show signals the return of reds for interior appointments. So what do you think?

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Morgan unveiled a new updated Morgan, the Aero Supersports. This is one bizarre car, as is anything that comes from one of the last British-owned car makers still in business. The Morgan has a 4.7L V8 sporting 368 HP, 370 Lb/Ft, with a top speed of 170 MPH. All of this is from the manufacturer, so I will only believe them if they furnish a test drive (Hint, Hint).

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Well, I was at the GMC and Buick press conference, and I really have to say that it was rather pointless. On top of introducing a new version of the Acadia crossover (now with more bling!) and a sportier version of the Buick Regal, the GS (further information on this later), they introduced another crossover concept, the Granite.

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

I realize that 2009 was a very tough year for GM, but at the press event, I never realized how depressing the year really was until today. Instead of debuting some knock your socks off concept, or another special edition Camaro (how about a Camaro with the ZR-1 Corvette Engine installed?) we were treated to the introduction of the Chevy Spark (a concept that is over two years old, and which GM top brass would never would be sold in the US), another version of the Chevrolet Cruz, as well as a different Chevrolet Volt.

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By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Amidst the myriad of new (but already old) vehicles on the floor of Cobo Hall, were more than a few surprises. Two of the nicest include these vintage British Sports cars, the iconic Lotus Elan, and a very British Morgan Plus 4.

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