Latest Auto News Blog: 2007 detroit auto show

The look of this latest Mazda concept is almost as mystifying as its name — pronounced ree-yoo-ga. Following on the heels of the Nagare concept we saw in Los Angeles, the Ryuga continues to show off Mazda’s future design, but the company says this concept is actually closer to what production cars will look like, compared to the Nagare. What?

This is one radical-looking concept; we don’t know any production car that could handle massive gull-wing doors, let alone the wild shapes around the rear. The Ryuga is a stunner and we can’t wait to see it in person, but will real Mazdas really look like this?

Kicking Tires' Coverage of the Detroit Auto Show

The all-new 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is almost identical to the Dodge Grand Caravan we just posted about. They both seat seven and will feature the same array of engines when they hit dealers in the fall. For those interested in what’s moving your brood, the two minivans will come with a choice of three V-6 engines producing 240, 198 or 177 hp.

Unfortunately, the Town & Country also features the odd shifter placement on the dash, but with the images below we also get a look at a new option: ambient halo lighting. It gives the large cabin a nightlight appearance.

We’ll have more information on the Town & Country on Sunday and, as always, more photos are below.