Car Darts!!

Okay, time now for the news!! Those world premieres at the 2012 North American International Auto Show are just like darts thrown repeatedly through the dartboard. This is somewhat to be called "Car Darts" and no. We're not talking about the Car Darts game Richard and James played at Top Gear, we're talking about these!

2013 Cadillac ATS

This is the 2013 Cadillac ATS, Cadillac's answer to the BMW 3-Series, Audi A4, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It looks somewhat identical to the CTS but does it fill the gap between the CTS and the upcoming flagship XTS? It will go on sale this summer 2012.

2013 Ford Fusion

The Ford Fusion now gets its first "Full Model Change" and luckily, it will sold in Europe as the new Mondeo. In the USA, it has three kinds; the standard petrol variant, the Hybrid variant and the plug-in Fusion Energi variant. All featured the Aston Martin-style grille which is part of Ford's new design philosophy since the Evos Concept. On sale this Autumn 2012.

2013 Dodge Dart

This is the car which is perfect for a game of Car Darts because this is the 2013 Dodge Dart! The Dart name is back as the Alfa Romeo Giulietta-based sedan, which is like the Opel Astra-based Buick Verano sedan. Available in the second quarter of this year!

2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Now this is somewhat irrelevant. The Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid is Volkswagen's first hybrid compact sedan that is capable of 45MPG fuel economy. Can Europe sell this? Not sure but they will sell this at the USA this fall.

2013 Acura RDX

Call it a prototype, but what Acura shown is the 2nd generation RDX, the evolution of Acura's compact crossover based on the Honda CR-V. Sadly, the turbo engine was been ditched, in favor of a more powerful V6 engine that produces 273HP of power. On sale this spring 2012.

2013 Buick Encore

This is Buick's compact crossover, the Encore. It will go on sale in the first quarter of 2013 and it was essentially used the platform lifted from the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa (Vita). In Europe, it will sold as the 2013 Opel/Vauxhall Mokka. Mokka, hmmm. What a weird name for that car, it's like Moka Akashiya...

2012 Smart for-us Concept

This is the Smart for-us Concept car. The folks from Smart imagine if they make an off-road roadster. Looks good indeed.

2012 Nissan e-NV200 Concept

This is the Nissan e-NV200 Concept car and this is somewhat a mashup between the Nissan Leaf and the Nissan NV200 Vanette.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder Concept

This is the Nissan Pathfinder Concept and yes, it previews the next Pathfinder (or Terrano what it used to be called) and it undergoes downsizing thanks to its platform based on the Infiniti JX, a refined V6 engine, and the newly-improved XTRONIC CVT. If come this year, this is part of the Nissan Power 88 plan.

2012 Chevrolet Code 130R Concept

2012 Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept

Two Chevrolet sports coupe concepts are shown at the 2012 NAIAS. One is the Code 130R and the other is the Tru 140S. Two concept coupes never looked so hot!

2012 Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept

The Volkswagen e-Bugster Concept is the 21st Century Beetle powered by electricity. 

2012 Audi Q3 Vail Concept

The Audi Q3 Vail Concept is just one thing: Aren't Audi selling the Q3 in the USA? But why did they feature a concept version of a car that they won't sell it in the USA?!

2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept

The Lexus LF-LC Concept is the concept sports coupe that takes a whole new direction on Lexus' L-Finesse design philosophy. We think it's hot.

2012 Acura ILX Concept

The Acura ILX Concept previews the upcoming compact saloon based on the Civic and if come in Canada, it would be a replacement to the Acura CSX.

2012 Acura NSX Concept

The NSX of the future made a world premiere at the 2012 NAIAS with the Acura NSX Concept. Surely, this neo-NSX comes with a Sport Hybrid SH-AWD and a powerful next-generation VTEC engine with direct injection.

2012 Scion FR-S Race Car

The upcoming 2013 Scion FR-S gets a bit wilder in its Race Car version.

2012 Lincoln MKZ Concept

The Lincoln MKZ Concept previews the next-generation MKZ, which was based on the new Ford Fusion/Mondeo sedan. It will feature Lincoln's absurdly weird but new design language.

2012 Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept

Toyota takes us a glimpse of the future of Plug-in Hybrids with the NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept. This study demonstrates Toyota's take on human connection to the car with technology that considers emotional and rational relationships.

2012 Honda Accord Coupe Concept

The 2012 Honda Accord Coupe Concept previews the next generation, or is it? Is there a possibility for the next Inspire?

2013 Lexus LX 570

Lastly, there is the 2013 Lexus LX 570, a facelifted version of the SUV based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 200 and now, it sports the same grille found in the next generation Lexus GS.

Those are the cars featured at the 2012 NAIAS and those can look like darts. CAR DARTS!!