Journalists look over the Ford Explorer America concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. Hybrids, advanced diesels and green alternatives are pushing aside the traditional displays of speed and chrome at the auto show, a nod to a new fuel-efficient reality. The Escape America is powered by an EcoBoost engine which is much more cost-effective than a hybrid.
Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars and actress Kim Cattrall speak at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Detroit.
The Toyota Venza is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Detroit.
A Mini Cooper S Clubman is displayed at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Detroit.
The Cadillac CTS Coupe concept vehicle is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Detroit.
Maserati Granturismo is displayed at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Detroit.
Bob Lutz, vice chairman of global product development, introduces the Cadillac Provoq concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Detroit.
Media gather around the Lincoln MKT concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Detroit.
The Mitsubishi RA concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
The 2009 Hyundai Genesis is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
The Kia Borrego is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
The 2009 Subaru Forester is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
Rupert Stadler, Audi's chairman of the board of management, introduces R8 V12 TDI concept at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. Mazda is offering a refreshed version of its RX-8 sports car for the 2009 model year. The new RX-8 is making its world premiere at the auto show.
2009 Honda Pilot prototype is introduced at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
Chamco Auto's sport utility vehicle is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. Chinese automakers are showing increasing interest in cracking the lucrative U.S. market. It may be a challenge to persuade American drivers to buy Chinese, but with high-profile recalls failing to squelch demand for China-made products, the day for Chinese cars on U.S. roads is nearing.
Dr. Norbert Reithofer, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, shows off BMW 135i Convertible at the North American International Auto Show Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008 in Detroit.
The Volkswagen display is seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008. Volkswagen AG reported record global sales for 2007, with all eight of its brands selling nearly 6.2 million vehicles. The increase, announced at the auto show was led by strong sales in South America and Asia and offset declines in Germany and North America.