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From the fastest sports cars to the quietest electric vehicles, there's lots to see at the auto show in Motor City

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2011 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet

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Audi R8 at the Detroit auto show

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2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392

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General Motors EN-V concept vehicle

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2012 Hyundai Veloster concept car

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Mercedes-Benz introduces the SLS AMG E-Cell car at the 2011 Detroit auto show.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

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1970 Fiat 500L

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Honda Civic concept

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Mark Fields, Executive Vice President, Ford Motor Company; President, the Americas, accepts the Truck of the Year award for the Ford Explorer during the press preview day at the 2011 North American International Auto Show January 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Tom Stephens (L) General Motors vice chairman, global product operations, accepts the Car of the Year award for the Chevrolet Volt at the 2011 North American International Auto Show January 10, 2011 in Detroit.

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A newly redesigned Bentley Continental GT

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The new MINI Paceman Concept vehicle makes its debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show being held at the Cobo Center January 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Chevrolet 2012 Chevrolet Sonic five-door hatchback

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The all-new 2012 Buick Verano compact luxury sedan at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

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Tesla Model S is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011.

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The Kia KV7 concept car

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Volkswagen Passat

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Jeep Compass

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Audi A6

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BMW 650i convertible

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Chinese auto maker BYD's hybrid SUV the S6DM is seen at the company's display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 10, 2011

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Mark Fields, President of the Americas of the Ford Motor Company, introduces the Focus ST5 at the 2011 North American International Auto Show January 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.

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Ford Vertrek concept vehicle

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The Porsche 918 RSR is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011.

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Mercedes-Benz 550 CLS

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The Toyota Prius V hybrid sport utility vehicle

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its new generation C-Class C220 CDI vehicle.

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The revamped 2011 Chrysler 300

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