The Motoring World

The Motoring World

The 2014 Detroit Motor Show is the first major motor show in the 2014 automotive calendar. The biggest car manufacturers in the world will be showcasing a whole host of new metal at Detroit, from crazy concept cars to production models that we'll be seeing on the road very soon. And, of course, Auto Express will be there bringing you all the stories live as they happen. Bookmark this page to stay up to date with the latest from the Detroit Motor Show 2014. We鈥檒l be updating it regularly with all that we know on the biggest stories coming out of this year's show. Mercedes C-Class - the all-new Mercedes C-Class compact exec will make its world debut at Detroit with BMW's 3 Series in its sights. Ford Mustang - the new Ford Mustang takes a bow in production form at Detroit and this one will be sold in the UK. BMW M3 saloon and M4 coupe - the latest instalment in BMW's M3 dynasty is here but now the coupe version's called M4. Audi Q1 concept - Audi is gunning for the Nissan Juke with a new baby SUV concept car.

Lexus RC-F coupe - Lexus hopes to eclipse the BMW M3 with this coupe concept car rumoured to be packing a V8. Volvo XC Concept - the XC concept car from Volvo should tell us a lot about the design of the new XC90 SUV. Audi has just announced 11 all-new models will be added to the range, and as far as we know the baby Q1 concept will be the first of those to make an appearance, with a debut at Detroit rumoured. It鈥檚 aimed at Nissan Juke buyers who crave something a little more premium. Audi has confirmed a three-door Crossover concept will be on display at Detroit, which is likely to be giving us an insight into the future design direction for the brands next-gen road cars. BMW will be one of the busiest manufacturers at the Detroit Motor Show next month with five new or facelifted models making their debuts.

Taking centre stage will be the new M3 saloon and M4 coupe, both powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine developing 424bhp. The new high-performance models are lighter, more efficient and more powerful than the outgoing M3. Sharing the limelight will be the new BMW 2 Series. It鈥檚 a replacement for the outgoing 1 Series Coupe which goes on sale in March, priced from 拢25,040. Facelifted versions of the BMW X1 SUV and Z4 will also be making an appearance at Detroit, both featuring subtle visually tweaks inside and out. GM has announced Chevrolet will be pulled out of European markets by 2015 but iconic models such as the Camaro and the Corvette will still be available. Ford has already showcased the new Mustang at several glamorous locations around the world but Detroit will be its motor show debut. For the first time in its 50 years of production, the Mustang will be made available in right-hand drive in the UK. There鈥檚 no official word on pricing but the EcoBoost model should start from around 拢30,000, with the V8 model demanding a further 拢5,000.

A potential rival for the BMW M3, the Infiniti Eau Rogue concept will be unveiled at Detroit. Kia has revealed teaser shots of the GT4 Stinger concept car that will be on display at Detroit. We now know it will be powered by a 311bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, driving the rear wheels. The teaser images show the concept to have a long bonnet, bulging wheels arches and a short tailgate, giving it the classic sports car look. Kia says the new concept is aimed at "delivering head-turning looks". The first image of the new flagship Lexus RC F coupe has leaked online. It鈥檚 set to debut at Detroit where the wraps will also be taken off the car's BMW M4 rival. The range-topping model in the new MINI range, the John Cooper Works, will be unveiled in concept form at Detroit. After months of leaked images and spy shots the Mercedes C-Class was finally unveiled in December. The baby exec will draw in the crowds at Detroit with an Estate variant sharing the stage. A whole host of petrol and diesel engines will be availble, with a new 1.6-litre diesel engine adopted from Nissan being the entry-level motor. Mercedes will again be showcasing the S-Class coupe at Detroit after the concept first debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show back in September. We鈥檒l have to wait until March at the Geneva Motor Show before we get to see the production model, however. There has been a lot of speculation about a replacement for the Toyota Supra and the Japanese manufacturer has confirmed there will be 鈥榮ome form of performance concept at Detroit鈥? Rumours started circulating about a successor to the Supra back in 2007, when the Toyota FT-HS concept first appeared at the Detroit Motor Show. Volvo will be showcasing the Concept XC Coupe at Detroit, which gives us a glimpse into the future styling of the manufacturers SUVs.