The new Acura RDX suv announced at the Acura premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
The new Acura ILX sedan announced at the Acura premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
President and CEO of Honda Motor Company Takanobu Ito announces the new NSX Concept car to be built in the United States at the Acura premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
The new NSX Concept car to be built in the United States seen at the Acura premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
The new NSX Concept car to be built in the United States seen at the Acura premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
A handout picture made available by Volkswagen showing Ulrich Hackenberg, member of the Board of Management for the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for 'Development', appearing on a large screen behind a Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid presented at the The North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
A handout picture made available by Volkswagen showing Ulrich Hackenberg, member of the marketing board Volkswagen, business area development seated in a Volkswagen e-Bugster study presented at the The North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
A handout picture made available by Volkswagen showing from L-R Ulrich Hackenberg, member of the marketing board Volkswagen, business area development and Klaus Bischoff, Chief of design Volkswagen small cars, next to Volkswagen e-Bugster study presented at the The North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
A handout picture made available by Volkswagen showing Martin Winterkorn, CEO Volkswagen, on a screen next to a Volkswagen Passat TDI presented at the The North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
BMW Group Board Member Ian Robertson poses with the Mini Roadster as it is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
The new LF-LC at the Lexus premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler (L) and Audi board member Peter Schwarzenbaur stand with a Audi Q3 Vail SUV as it is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Mark Templin Group Vice President and General Manager Lexus Group announces the new LF-LC at the Lexus premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
The new LF-LC at the Lexus premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
The new LF-LC at the Lexus premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
The new LF-LC at the Lexus premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
Mark Templin, Group Vice President and General Manager Lexus Group announces the new LF-LC at the Lexus premiere at the North American International Auto Show, at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/LARRY W. SMITH
A handout picture made available by Volkswagen showing dancers performing next to the new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, presented as world premiere at the The North American International Auto Show, Detroit, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/FRISO GENTSCH / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
The Audi S4 is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler stands with the Audi S4 as it is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
The Audi S4 is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
The Audi Q3 Vail SUV is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
BMW executive Ian Robertson (L) presents the BMW 335i at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
BMW board member Ian Robertson stands with the BMW Active Hybrid 3 as it is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY
The BMW Active Hybrid 3 automobile is presented at the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 09 January 2012. The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held annually in the United States, and opens to the public 14 January 2012. EPA/TANNEN MAURY