More 2016 Chicago Auto Show Coverage

Nissan Unveils 2017 Armada and First Images of 2017 Titan
Nissan’s Winter Warrior concept vehicles are certainly attention grabbing, and the unveiling of its new 2017 Armada caught our attention as well, but the sneaky, under-the-radar news was in regards to the half-ton Titan truck we expect to see later this year.

Just prior to the Chicago Auto Show, photographers managed to capture images of the new Titan (in single-cab form) getting moved around by a forklift. This is the first glimpse many of us have seen of the truck. Although Nissan’s Titan XD will be the only home for its well-documented Cummins diesel V8 since its larger frame was built to support the heavier engine, all we’ve heard up until this point are minor details about the 5.6-liter naturally aspirated engine that will power the standard Titan. Now we know the Armada will share the same V8 Endurance engine as the Titan, which Nissan says will produce 390 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. We also learned that the Titan will share the same width as the Titan XD but that both trucks will have entirely different chassis setups, wit the “standard” half-ton Titan being over a foot shorter than the XD.

Check out more details of the 2017 Titan here.

Honda Releases 2017 Ridgeline Accessories
After making a big splash at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, Honda showed up to Chicago with its new truck on display - but it also brought along a full offering of Honda Genuine Accessories. Honda’s second-generation Ridgeline is a unibody-style truck that offers unique features, such as a swing-open tailgate, a large in-bed storage “trunk,” and more.

With its full offering new accessories, Honda feels it will offer the active enthusiast all the upgrades needed to enjoy the next adventure - whether it’s in town or out in the wilderness. Some of the upgrades unveiled include: black roof rails, die-cast running boards, off-road skid plate, hard tonneau cover, towing kit and more.