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In photos: 'North American International Auto Show in Detroit - Preview'

By M&C News Jan 13, 2008, 19:48 GMT

The Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee is introduced during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GMs cars and fashions from some international designers.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Chevrolet Camaro Bumblebee is introduced during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GM's cars and fashions from some international designers. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Opel Corsa OPC is shown with models wearing fashions from Royal Underground designers Kelly Gray and Motley Crues Nikki Sixx during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GMs cars and fashions from some international designers.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Opel Corsa OPC is shown with models wearing fashions from Royal Underground designers Kelly Gray and Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GM's cars and fashions from some international designers. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Chevrolet Volt Concept is introduced during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GMs cars and fashions from some international designers.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Chevrolet Volt Concept is introduced during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GM's cars and fashions from some international designers. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Buick Riviera Concept is introduced during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GMs cars and fashions from some international designers.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Buick Riviera Concept is introduced during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GM's cars and fashions from some international designers. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Musician Mary J. Blige performs in front of a 1953 Corvette during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GMs cars and fashions from some international designers.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Musician Mary J. Blige performs in front of a 1953 Corvette during the General Motors Style event prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GM's cars and fashions from some international designers. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

A General Motors handout picture shows Grammy award-winning US music artist Mary J Blige performing Just Fine with a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette at GM Style - General Motors car studded music and fashion gala that kicks-off the 2008 North American International Auto Show Saturday, January 12, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GMs cars and fashions from some international designers.  EPA/JOHN F. MARIN

A General Motors handout picture shows Grammy award-winning US music artist Mary J Blige performing 'Just Fine' with a 1953 Chevrolet Corvette at GM Style - General Motors' car studded music and fashion gala that kicks-off the 2008 North American International Auto Show Saturday, January 12, 2007 in Detroit, Michigan. The event features musical guests Kid Rock, Mary J Blige and Maroon 5; as well as GM's cars and fashions from some international designers. EPA/JOHN F. MARIN

Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche introduces the 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK Concept at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche introduces the 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK Concept at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK Concept is introduced at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 12 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK Concept is introduced at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 12 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Interior of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK Concept that was unveiled at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Interior of the 2008 Mercedes Benz GLK Concept that was unveiled at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit prior to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 12 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and the actress Kim Cattrall from the TV series Sex and the City at the SUV-studys Vision on 13 January 2008.GLK FREESIDE and  Vision GLK FREESIDE.  EPA/Daimler AG EPA

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and the actress Kim Cattrall from the TV series Sex and the City at the SUV-studys Vision on 13 January 2008.GLK FREESIDE and Vision GLK FREESIDE. EPA/Daimler AG EPA

General Motors North America Vice President Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing Mark LaNeve introduces the Hummer Hx concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

General Motors North America Vice President Vehicle Sales, Service and Marketing Mark LaNeve introduces the Hummer Hx concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Saab 94x BioPower concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Saab 94x BioPower concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Hummer Hx concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Hummer Hx concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Snow falls as the Saab 94x BioPower concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Snow falls as the Saab 94x BioPower concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz stands with the 2008 North American Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Malibu, at GM Headquarters after the award was presented at the 2008 North American International Auto in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. This is the second year in a row that Chevrolet has won.  EPA/JOHN F. MARIN / GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutz stands with the 2008 North American Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Malibu, at GM Headquarters after the award was presented at the 2008 North American International Auto in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. This is the second year in a row that Chevrolet has won. EPA/JOHN F. MARIN / GENERAL MOTORS

Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally introduces the 2009 Ford Flex at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally introduces the 2009 Ford Flex at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The 2009 Ford F-150 truck is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The 2009 Ford F-150 truck is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Ford Verve 3 door concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Ford Verve 3 door concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, left, and Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr., right, introduce the Ford Verve 3 door concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally, left, and Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr., right, introduce the Ford Verve 3 door concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Chrysler Corporation indroduces the 2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 truck lead in by a herd of cattle outside the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Chrysler Corporation indroduces the 2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 truck lead in by a herd of cattle outside the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Chrysler Corporation indroduces the 2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 truck lead in by a herd of cattle outside the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Chrysler Corporation indroduces the 2009 Dodge Ram Crew 1500 truck lead in by a herd of cattle outside the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Bob Graziano Executive Vice-President of Mazda Motors Corporation holds the 2008 Truck of Year trophy as he stands next to the award winning truck a Mazda Cx-9 given out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Bob Graziano Executive Vice-President of Mazda Motors Corporation holds the 2008 Truck of Year trophy as he stands next to the award winning truck a Mazda Cx-9 given out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Grammy award-winning band Maroon 5 performs as the Saturn Astra and models sporting fashions from Mark Zunino walk the stage at GM Style - General Motors car studded music and fashion gala that kicks-off the 2008 North American International Auto Show Saturday, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 12 January 2008.  EPA/JOHN F. MARIN / GENERAL MOTORS

Grammy award-winning band Maroon 5 performs as the Saturn Astra and models sporting fashions from Mark Zunino walk the stage at GM Style - General Motors' car studded music and fashion gala that kicks-off the 2008 North American International Auto Show Saturday, in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 12 January 2008. EPA/JOHN F. MARIN / GENERAL MOTORS

Bob Graziano, Executive Vice-President of Mazda Motors Corporation hold the 2008 Truck of Year trophy as he stands next to the award winning truck a Mazda Cx-9 given out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Bob Graziano, Executive Vice-President of Mazda Motors Corporation hold the 2008 Truck of Year trophy as he stands next to the award winning truck a Mazda Cx-9 given out at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/CHARLIE CORTEZ

Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper reacts after the Chevrolet Malibu was named the North American Car of the Year at the 2008 North American International Auto, 13 January 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show in January, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/TOM PIDGEON/HO

Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper reacts after the Chevrolet Malibu was named the North American Car of the Year at the 2008 North American International Auto, 13 January 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annual North American International Auto Show in January, with press reviews starting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/TOM PIDGEON/HO

The picture shows a Maybach Landaulet design car at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit, USA, 13 January 2008.  EPA/Bernd Weissbrod

The picture shows a 'Maybach Landaulet' design car at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit, USA, 13 January 2008. EPA/Bernd Weissbrod

Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper holds the trophy for the Chevrolet Malibu which was awarded the 2008 Car of the Year Award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annualNorth American International Auto Show in January, with press reviewsstarting Sunday and the public opening on January 19.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Chevrolet General Manager Ed Peper holds the trophy for the Chevrolet Malibu which was awarded the 2008 Car of the Year Award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. The birthplace of automotive mass production hosts the annualNorth American International Auto Show in January, with press reviewsstarting Sunday and the public opening on January 19. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Chevrolet Malibu was awarded the 2008 Car of the Year Award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

The Chevrolet Malibu was awarded the 2008 Car of the Year Award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Chevy General Manager Ed Peper holds the trophy for the Chevrolet Malibu which was awarded the 2008 Car of the Year Award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008.  EPA/ROB WIDDIS

Chevy General Manager Ed Peper holds the trophy for the Chevrolet Malibu which was awarded the 2008 Car of the Year Award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, USA 13 January 2008. EPA/ROB WIDDIS

German car producer Audi presents a hybrid engine for an A4 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit, USA, 13 January 2008. In the back is an Audi S8.  EPA/Bernd Weissbrod

German car producer 'Audi' presents a hybrid engine for an A4 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit, USA, 13 January 2008. In the back is an 'Audi' S8. EPA/Bernd Weissbrod



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