Automation Detroit Auto Show 2017 [BEST IN SHOW REVEALED]

Madrias · 11 January 2017 00:48

“We’ve got three inbound!” Luke called, trying to clear the a path for the new arrivals before they made it there.

The first truck arrived about 10 minutes before the other two, driven by Storm Automotive’s tech department, who appeared to be fighting with the HUD.

“Oh, now why’s it done that? Robert, it crashed again.”

“Just reinstall the OS, Jim.”

“What the crap!? It just formatted the installation disc!”

Luke stepped in, then said, “I told you two not to use that OS. This is why. Now I’ve got to spend time trying to fix it because you two took shortcuts. How far behind are the other two?”

“About 10 minutes or so.”

“Good, there’s enough time for me to reinstall the proprietary system again. If you two morons screw up another HUD with that project of yours, you’ll be walking to Nevada, so keep it to yourselves. Can’t believe you two did this on the way to Detroit. In public, of all things. You know what this does to our brand image, seeing this thing crashing continuously in front of thousands of people?”

“We didn’t think it’d go badly.”

Luke spent the better part of that 10 minutes hastily trying to reinstall the default software, using a HUD layout intended for the Shadow instead of the Wolf, but at least it wasn’t crashing anymore.

“It will have to do. Keep the public out of the cab, because the display’s all wrong, but it’s no longer putting up the ominous red error text.”

The sound of two inline 4’s quickly burst through the chaos, announcing the arrival of two more pickup trucks.

“Where have you two been?”

“There’s been an accident or something up the road. Police cars, trucks, cars. Not surprising in this chaos that there’s been a crash or something.”

“Well, at least you guys got the trucks here fine. Any other problems on the way here?”

“Other than the swearing fit over the radio from the tech team trying to troubleshoot on the move? No. Just that the Husky’s suspension’s a bit rough and it feels like I spent the trip from Nevada, where we’re making these damn trucks, getting kicked in the ass.”

“Well, we’ll make the tech guys drive the Husky twins home, you two can take the Wolf.”

“Thanks, Luke. At least I’ll get to sit in leather on the way home.”

Dorifto_Dorito · 11 January 2017 01:32

#OAM Announcement

After many hours stuck in traffic and waiting for a tow truck ( thanks again to River Automotive for helping out) the entire OAM Classic Car Convoy has finally arrived! (Although the Cavalry is looking a bit worse for wear on the tow truck). Better photos will be available later, but now heres all the classic cars OAM brought along.

##OAM 1966 Chevalier
Starting off with the original 1966 Chevalier (painted in ivory white to match the Chevalier II) the first car ever produced by OAM. While not the fastest car, the original Chevalier could boast its presence in pop culture as one of the star cars in the '60s action movie " The Vice". Inside the interior has been completely restored with new white leather seats and trim, including the original 1966 AM radio. Under the hood, was a small but reliable General Industries 5.1L V8, producing a poultry 273 hp, but at the time was more than enough.

##1976 RoadCruiser
Originally called the Albion, the RoadCruiser got it’s name from a journalist who called the 1975 prototype a ‘battleship on wheels’ due to the sheer size of the car. Though the standard RoadCruiser had a 1970 Nadier-Schoefield(NS) Buzzard V8 as standard, there were other engine types available such as the more powerful 1976 NS Falcon V8, and as seen in this convertible RoadCruiser, the gigantic 10.0L NS Vulture V12. This specific car was owned by Ben Whittingmore, cofounder of OAM. Although the RoadCruiser struggled to sell in during the 1978 Oil Crisis, it would have a huge impact on the company.

##1976 Apache
Released in the same year as the RoadCruiser, the OAM Apache was to be the side project of OAM engineers. However as the oil crisis began, the Apache became more and more popular and soon became the main OAM project during the late '70s. The car was so popular that it drew many people away from buying the 1981 Phoenix. This specific version of the Apache is equipped with the 5.9L NS Gull V12, although the standard car came with a smaller engine.

##OAM 1981 Phoenix
At the start of the new decade, OAM engineers decided that they needed a new look. By the late '70s, streamlined cars were all the rage and OAM decided to join in. The 1981 Phoenix was the product of new developments in aerodynamics and the new wind tunnel facility built in the OAM factory. With a more aerodynamic body, the car could reach speeds of 178mph, using the standard Buzzard V8. In 1982, the Phoenix got a facelift and a new engine pushing it to close to 200mph. The car on show today is the 1981 version.

##1990 Phoenix II
After the success of the OAM Phoenix, in 1990, a new car had been developed to replace it, the Phoenix II. More streamlined and more poweful, the Phoenix II had no problem reaching 200mph and could do so, with many extra interior equipment such as electric windows and heated seats. The Phoenix II was so fast, some state police departments bought some as dedicated interceptors, chasing cars down quickly and with ease.
The car brought along today is the Race Spec Phoenix II. The massive 8.1L NS Hawk V8, inside the beast is uprates and boosted to provide almost 1000hp. The base variant of the Hawk comes as an optional engine for the standard car.

##OAM 1973 Cavalry
Last but not least, although arriving on the back of a truck, is the 1973 OAM Cavalry, the precursor to the RoadCruiser. Although it looks different to the RoadCruiser, the Cavalry and the RoadCruiser share many components, including the engine and chassis. However, unlike the RoadCruiser, the Cavalry was littered with faults. This led to the car being shelved in 1975 with only 1900 cars ever made and only 50 existing today. Sadly many of the problems were from the faulty gearbox, and most of them led to the cars being written off. Luckily, the Cavalry brought along today only suffered minor damage and will be able to drive again for another day.

Fayeding_Spray · 11 January 2017 03:04

@madrias “you guys need a HUD? Go talk to those Arzamins over at the ADV camp.”

“They could sort you something special…”

Madrias · 11 January 2017 03:11

Oh, we’re also dabbling in the technology. Just a couple of hotshots from the tech department tried to shoehorn one of their personal software projects into the system. That’ll probably be ready in a year or two, but the world isn’t yet ready for what they’re planning yet.

CamKerman · 11 January 2017 06:47

Very nice, but also, Marlus (CEO Vaunguard Group) came out a la closet

Grandea · 11 January 2017 08:18

Zenshi Automotive comes into the scene with the next-generation model of their long-running Altrea series, which will soon be released to take on the midsize sedan competition once more.

The 2017MY (or 2018) Altrea is lighter and smaller exterior-wise compared to the previous generation, while retaining the 5-door liftback body style.

The Altrea is powered by a good choice of engine options. The base engine is an updated version of the QS25GDA 2.5L Inline 4, which cranks up to 205 HP, 18 more from the previous engine.
For the first time, the Altrea has the option for a turbo-4. The QS25GDAT cranks up to 300 HP and 285 lb-ft of torque.
The 3.7L LZ7-ME Inline 6 engine was replaced this generation by the smaller LZ4-ACE 3.0L Turbocharged Inline 6 engine, which is stronger and more efficient, boasting 373 HP and 373 lb-ft of torque.

The transmission options for the Altrea are either the 6-Speed MT, or the 6-Speed DCT.

Alongside the Altrea at the display booth will be the wagon variant, the Altrea Touring.

ramthecowy · 11 January 2017 08:49

Ooohh that looks nice, and welcome to the forums! Mmh that wagon

rdmo · 11 January 2017 11:04

##Rainmere Inc

Hello everyone. Welcome to the Rainmere booth. My name is Richard Weston, CEO and the owner of Rainmere Inc. You might be asking, “What is Rainmere?” “Who are they?” We are a new car company, based in the USA but we are mainly focusing our business in Asia. For more information about us and our past and current models, you can refer to this link.

We are mainly focused on budget-oriented car, as our market are mostly developing countries. But the new economic development in the United States encouraged us to start selling our cars, here in our home country. And I believe that this auto show is a very good stepping stone for our company to introduce some of our cars.

Corse

The Corse is a coupe intended for the active youth who wanted a car that is cheap, practical, reliable but also has a decent performance. Powered by 1.8 liter, 4-cylinder Z60 engine with 168 hp with 5-speed manual or automatic transmission, the Corse notched a solid 7.6 seconds* for 0-60 mph performance. Equipped with 7 inch head unit, 6 airbag and many safety features such as ABS and stability control, the Corse will start retailing at $13800 for manual transmission and $14600 for automatic transmission.

Corse RRX

Next, we are going to introduce the Corse RRX. The Corse RRX was developed in house by Rainmere’s sport division, the RRX (Racing and Rally Experience). Intended to be a budget high-performance track car, the Corse RRX aiming at under $30000 prices with a lot of changes from regular Corse. The engine is a highly tuned Z60 found in regular Corse codenamed Z60MX. With 256 horsepower at 9000 rpm and 142 hp/liter specific output, the Z60MX can be considered one of the most powerful 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder naturally aspirated engine in the world. Mated with 6-speed manual, the Corse RRX easily reach 0-60 in 5.5 seconds and top speed of 155 mph. With sport-tuned suspension, 2 bucket seat and 18 inch magnesium wheels with sports compound tyres, the Corse RRX priced at $28380

DeusExMackia · 11 January 2017 11:10

@CamKerman I read that but didn’t think it needed to be put in. Sexuality doesn’t matter as I’m concerned with Automation, what you design does.

Darkshine5 · 11 January 2017 11:22

DSD STAND

DSD’s head of marketing quickly takes the small stage that we have set to the side of our booth.

Ladies and germ we have a new vehicle to reveal. We do apoloigize that Darkshines could not be here but this is Detroit and …well last we saw he was heading out to talk to Luke from Storm Automotive for a test drive in the 2011 Wildcat and the two have been missing for some hr’s now so once again we apologize for our CEO treating this as a holiday.
But without further delay we announce the reveal of the Sand & Snow Fast Response Vehicle.

The lights dim then strobe's flash in DSD purple green and gold before the big screen is lit up and the arena speakers start bellowing out the tune for the SFRAV.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN THE Special Australian Service’s/French Foreign Legion SFRAV

The SFRAV is fitted with a 6.5L turbo inline 6 running on anything above 80 oct. With a huge amount of torque available from idle the engine does get this 2t beast up to a top speed of 200km/h thank to a 9 speed fully automated gearbox and transfer box.
The body is made from 45mm Steel and can deflect ordinances of up to 50mm composite steel projectiles and withstand most I.E.D blasts. Only the finest material are used to ensure that each vehicle is as safe to its occupants as possible.

These vehicles are designed to be able to tame the highest dune or the coldest plain with tyres that can cope with extremely low internal pressures to allow for more tread to be in contact with the ground when needed and of coarse there is an onboard air compressor that can regulate tyre pressure via the driver. This along with huge ground clearance will get you to or more importantly away from the hot zone if need be. Every light. winch, bodypanel has been made to suit combat situations, this is not your yuppy soccer mum car or Arnie’s personal driver, this is a WAR machine and it is the best that the Automation world has to offer in military vehicles at this time.

Please feel free to look over the vehicle and know that your Freedom’s and ideals are protected by DSD

stats and export

darkshine5 - DSD SFRAV.zip (30.6 KB)

Also information on Sambar hybrid engine

CadillacDave · 11 January 2017 11:29

Brivio will have to cancel today’s panel due to a serious family issue, Markus had to fly out to New York last night after hearing of his fathers passing, a memorial however will be held in the Brivio stand, we will be remembering how Alonso Brivio helped shape the US division of Brivio, this is truly a sad day for everyone at Brivio, after passing the CEO position to his son in 2001 Alonso has still had a say in what the company produces, Brivio has always been kept in the family and always will be, it has never been run by a non Brivio family member

We would appreciate it everyone would be respectful and patiently wait for tomorrow’s panel with minimal complaints

Alex Hindsley, head of Brivio marketing

stm316 · 11 January 2017 12:55

The Puttzalong crew finally extracted their collective digit and got their shit together.
The Puttzalong Atoyka (trust me, it’s funny). Puttzalong’s first foray outside of the Family/Family Sport market since the 1990’s, the Atoyka is a genuine soft-roader, for those wankers… ummm, discerning people living around the CBD. Capable of climbing any kerb known to council-man ™.
Designed to appeal to commuter and city premium buyers, this little 4WD can even be driven around the hobby farm and not get bogged! A 1.6L 16v I4 develops 78Kw and 141Nm, fed through the 7sp auto trans and VLSD, it returns 8.3L/100km (lab tested). 4 seats and a price tag of under 22000AMU, we believe this is the car your effeminate buddy needs.

And on the TV, there’s this. Richard Inne-De Haas, Junior (known as “Little Dick”) combined an Aluminium bodied space frame with a Puttzalong engine. The N/A 4.7Lt V8 from the MY17 GC has been tweaked to provide 332Kw. Topping out at over 270 km/h, and airfield in under 1:21, this 1888kg machine delivers bang-for-buck. Only 200 of these will be built, and at 81320AMU, it’s the limited Super/Hyper/GT-P car your office flog thinks he needs. Give him our number.

ramthecowy · 11 January 2017 15:31

Uwot? Spaceframe in 2017?

Hshan · 11 January 2017 16:40

Audi-style “space frame”?

ArtyomRanger · 11 January 2017 17:28

A picture and a few stats about the concept car has been released

CamKerman · 11 January 2017 17:31

ETA?
so pretty.

Awildgermanappears · 11 January 2017 18:08

According to insiders LaVache will not offer the 2018 Ramjet with their legendary Big Block V6, which raises the question if it will be discontinued for good. The current version displaces 5.5L and remains on sale for an undisclosed period of time in the Trailbreaker and Octane with up to 688hp in twin-turbocharged form…

The 2018 Ramjet is smaller, lighter and more efficient than it’s predecessor and introduces an all-new 4.4L V6 in naturally aspirated and turbocharged form in various states of tune between 420 and 560hp.

The entry level Ramjet E’s uses the 310hp 3.3L V6 out of the Skywarp.
LaVache has also presented a concept version of a new Ramjet RT5 Interceptor.

The Ramjet hasn’t had a specialised Police version since the 1994-1996 model years. This new version is said to be powered by an uprated variant of the new 4.4L engine.

At the same time IMP has added a heavily facelifted version of the Clubsport GS to their stable. Due to the discontiuation of the Clubsport GT five years ago the Clubsport name has been retired. The new GS250 does not only have an updated exterior and interior, it has also been changed under the skin and on the skin itself. The body panels are now made from carbon fibre which reduces weight to just 1160kg despite better crash safety, while the new FB-325E engine produces 275hp and 290Nm of torque from just 2.5L of displacement without a turbocharger.

ArtyomRanger · 11 January 2017 18:38

River Stand

i once again welcome you to our stand, today we will show you another classic car i present to you the 1970 Marksman.

A red color marksman speeds onto the stage it drifts around the stage for a bit before coming to halt on the middle of the stage.

“Eh, well thanks Larry for the little drift show” Johnson said out lout.

The marksman was introduced 3 months after the liti sales started, after the success with the asteroid river automotive wanted to make a coupe that isn’t that expensive as the asteroid but still fun to drive so the marksman was born.

It has two engines choices, the first choice is a 2.1 liter inline 4 producing a 124hp & 184Nm top speed is 228Km/h second engines to choose is a 4.1 liter crossplane v8 provided by IMP it produces 213hp & 335Nm top speed is 263Km/h.

While the marksman with the inline 4 has both radio and power steering, the v8 only comes with a radio since engineers thought it drove well enough without a power steering.

The prices were:

10.500$ for the inline 4 powered marksman.
15.000§ for the v8 powered marksman.

Dorifto_Dorito · 11 January 2017 18:48

#EADC Announcement

##EADC has finally arrived at NAIAS 2017!

After a long trip from New York City to Detroit through many major cities, EADC has finally arrived at NAIAS. Along with them, are some EADC cars that you may have already seen, but have been fixed and changed for 2017. However, first off…

##EADC Corsair Concept

Spotted in NYC by some keen journalists, the new EADC Corsair is a new luxury sports car, similar to cars such as the Aston Martin DB9. Inside, the interior is spacious and comfortable, with a new flip out HUD, electronic key-less entry, push button start, semi-automatic transmission, automatic parking camera, and most importantly a new 7.1L Nadier-Schoefield Mustang V12 engine. Although only producing 640hp, the large V12 is powerful enough to propel the car to a top speed of 208 mph. However, it should be noted that the main focus of the car is not speed or lap times, but luxury, ease of use and relatively low running costs.

##EADC Verona

Back in 2016, EADC released their newest car to their lineup, replacing the old 2003 Vixen. What was shown was a FF sedan with a transverse i6. After many versions were revealed, little interest was shown to the sedan, since many felt a it was lacking. In addition, after the JRT, the track version of the Verona, failed in comparison to other track cars, EADC engineers decided to return to the drawing board. One year later, the Verona is back. With an improved engine, redesigned transmission, better engine placement and improved interior, the 2017 Verona is complete overhaul of the original 2016 spec. Now an FR, the Verona has better power delivery and weight balance. The interior has been totally improved, and is now even better than it was originally. In addition, the new car, while heavier keeps the great fuel efficency of the 2016 version.

This version is the Standard Verona with the i4 engine. Other versions come with the i6 as standard.

##EADC Weasel EcoBlue

As a company that believes that electric cars are not yet ready for widescale use, EADC feel that a better alternative for the short term would be improving the efficiency of cars. The EADC Weasel EcoBlue does just that. With a monster mileage of 62mpg, the EcoBlue Weasel can drive from Detroit to Toledo on only 1(UK) gallon of fuel! Not only that, the Weasel EcoBlue is made from partially-recycled Aluminium and steel, further saving resources and the Earth.

stm316 · 11 January 2017 19:45

It got me better stats… You tell the 3 demographics they’re wrong