Our future cars article section is the new-car showroom of tomorrow. The links to articles on the following pages give you what you need to decide whether to buy today, or wait for what's on the horizon.

2011 chevrolet volt
Chevrolet's Volt concept could hit dealerships for model year 2011.

Learn about scores of new cars, trucks, and SUVs going on sale in the coming months and years. Future cars includes news, pictures, analysis, prices, and specifications on 2010, 2011, and even 2012 models.

Here's a preview of our look into the future:

2010 Dodge Demon roadster.
2010 Dodge Demon

2010 Cars

Scale down the $90,000, 600-horsepower Dodge Viper to something less costly and less intimidating and you might end up with the 2010 Dodge Demon. Dodge would like to build this spunky two-seater to answer the Pontiac Solstice and other affordable roadsters. Another exciting 2010 model we report on is the Audi A1, a hip new hatchback targeting Mini Cooper buyers.

2011 Cars­

2011 dodge hornet
2011 Dodge Hornet

­They're right around the corner, and come from every­ corner of the globe, including China. Chrysler Group and China's Chery are collaborating on the 2011 Dodge Hornet, a boxy subcompact car that first appeared in concept form in 2006.

2012 Cars

It may seem like a ways off, but we have some preliminary inside scoop about what's on tap for model-year 2012. Check back for updates about these future cars.

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How Flying Cars
Will Work­
Sitting amidst a sea of cars in bumper-to-bumper traffic on an endless expressway, have you ever daydreamed about your car taking off and flying over the road? Imagine if you could just flip a switch and unshackle yourself from the asphalt. Could it happen? Will flying cars be a reality one day?

For more inside information on hundreds of new cars of today and tomorrow, check out:­
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  • Consumer GuideNew Car Reviews and Prices: Road test results, photos, specifications, and prices for hundreds of new cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs from the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide.
  • Fuel-economy leaders: The EPA admits its fuel economy numbers are estimates. Ours are real. Here are the fuel-economy leaders as determined in Consumer Guide tests.
  • Vehicle ClassBuying Guides: Pick a vehicle category -- compact cars, SUVs, premium midsize cars or one of a dozen others -- and get Consumer Guide car-shopping advice specific to that class.
  • How To Buy a Fuel-Efficient Car: Whether it's a hybrid or a conventional car with great mileage the goal is the same. Find out how to buy a fuel-efficient car.
  • Auto Shows: Can't get to your local auto show? Consumer Guide covers all the big shows and tells you what you need to know to make the best choice in a new car.