• The Volvo XC concept coupe debuts at the Detroit Auto Show and sets the stage for a new generation of Volvo vehicles that will roll out this fall. Rebecca Cook / Reuters
    The Volvo XC concept coupe debuts at the Detroit Auto Show and sets the stage for a new generation of Volvo vehicles that will roll out this fall. Rebecca Cook / Reuters
  • The Audi Allroad Shooting Brake, described as a classy concept with an innovative plug-in hybrid setup, is unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Carlos Osorio / AP Photo
    The Audi Allroad Shooting Brake, described as a classy concept with an innovative plug-in hybrid setup, is unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Carlos Osorio / AP Photo
  • The Kia GT4 Stinger Concept, a rear-wheel drive sports coupe powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show. Daniel Acker / Bloomberg News
    The Kia GT4 Stinger Concept, a rear-wheel drive sports coupe powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show. Daniel Acker / Bloomberg News
  • The Corvette ZO6 at the Detroit Auto Show. This variant of the latest C7 Stingray is powered by an all-new 6.2-liter ‘LT4’ supercharged V-8. Larry W Smith / EPA
    The Corvette ZO6 at the Detroit Auto Show. This variant of the latest C7 Stingray is powered by an all-new 6.2-liter ‘LT4’ supercharged V-8. Larry W Smith / EPA
  • The Toyota FT-1, or Future Toyota One, wows the crowd at the Detroit Auto Show. Stan Honda / AFP
    The Toyota FT-1, or Future Toyota One, wows the crowd at the Detroit Auto Show. Stan Honda / AFP
  • Ford F-150 pickup trucks are displayed after being unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Ford introduced an F-150 pickup that weighs as much as 700 pounds lighter to deliver a boost in fuel economy. Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg News
    Ford F-150 pickup trucks are displayed after being unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Ford introduced an F-150 pickup that weighs as much as 700 pounds lighter to deliver a boost in fuel economy. Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg News
  • Bentley introduced the Continental GT V8 S, a higher performance version of its luxury grand touring car at the Detroit Auto Show. Tony Ding / AP Photo
    Bentley introduced the Continental GT V8 S, a higher performance version of its luxury grand touring car at the Detroit Auto Show. Tony Ding / AP Photo
  • The 2014 Porsche 911 Targa is introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. Targa model has long been a staple of the Porsche 911 range.Geoff Robins / AFP
    The 2014 Porsche 911 Targa is introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. Targa model has long been a staple of the Porsche 911 range.Geoff Robins / AFP
  • The interior of the Mercedez-Benz C Class concept coupe, which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The C-Class is only one that will be manufactured in the US. Joshua Lott / Ruters
    The interior of the Mercedez-Benz C Class concept coupe, which was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. The C-Class is only one that will be manufactured in the US. Joshua Lott / Ruters
  • The Mercedes-Benza S-Class concept coupe, which showcases the potential design language of the next-generation S-Class, is unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Tony Ding / AP Photo
    The Mercedes-Benza S-Class concept coupe, which showcases the potential design language of the next-generation S-Class, is unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Tony Ding / AP Photo
  • A Nissan Sport Sedan concept vehicle is rolled out at the Detroit Auto Show. Nissan is eager to reinvigorate its presence with a sharply designed offering. Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg News
    A Nissan Sport Sedan concept vehicle is rolled out at the Detroit Auto Show. Nissan is eager to reinvigorate its presence with a sharply designed offering. Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg News
  • The 2015 Hyundai Genesis debuts at the Detroit Auto Show. The second-generation car replaces a Genesis that first debuted in 2009. Carlos Osorio / AP Photo
    The 2015 Hyundai Genesis debuts at the Detroit Auto Show. The second-generation car replaces a Genesis that first debuted in 2009. Carlos Osorio / AP Photo

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In pictures: Detroit Auto Show 2014 revs up car fans

Julie Nicholson

January 14, 2014

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The Detroit Auto Show, one of the world’s most important annual car industry events, opened as the US industry comes off its strongest sales year since 2007.

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