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Kia introduces the KV7 concept vehicle. The company calls the K7 a minivan, though it is a truck-like vehicle with a roomy passenger area - including a table top computer in back.
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An inside view of the KV7 concept van at the North American International Auto Show on January 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The car is scheduled to go on sale in May 2012.
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Tesla's Vice President of Vehicle Engineering Peter Rawlinson introduces features of the Tesla Model S sedan during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show.
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The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is seen during the first press preview day.
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Hyundai introduces the new Veloster, a sporty compact with an asymmetrical door configuration, during the press preview.
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The new MINI Paceman Concept vehicle makes its debut.
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Hyundai introduces the new Curb concept vehicle.
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The Honda 2012 Civic concept car is unveiled, marking the ninth generation of the company's Civic line. Although Honda was keen during the photo op part of press day, the company wasn't saying very much about the interior and power-train specs. However, CNET reports that Honda expects the Civic to get up to 40mpg, matching Hyundai's estimates for its 2011 Elantra.
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The 2012 Honda Civic concept car.
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The new Toyota Prius C Concept vehicle. CNET reports that Toyota is expanding the Prius family, showing off two new models and a concept at the 2011 Detroit auto show. The Prius V is a larger model with more cargo capacity, and there is also a plug-in hybrid Prius, along with a new concept, the Prius C.
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Chairman of the Board of Management at Audi AG Rupert Stadler introduces the new A6 Hybrid. As a full hybrid, the A6 can operate under full electric power (up to 62mph or cruising at 38mph), full gasoline power, or a blend of both, according to CNET. What's more, the 2-liter TFSI four-cylinder has been augmented by an electric motor and now outputs a very V6-like 245hp.
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Mercedes-Benz introduces the SLS AMG E-Cell car.
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Another view of the Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell car
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The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe makes its world debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show January 10, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Head of Mercedes-Benz Dr. Dieter Zetsche introduces the SLS AMG E-Cell car.
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Ford unveils new electrified vehicles during the press preview day.
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The 2011 Chrysler 300.
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The Michelin exhibit.
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Journalists get a look a the new Porsche 918 RSR sports car.
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The SMART exhibit is shown at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.
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Another view of the Porsche 918 RSY.
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Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle is parked in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue before the press preview of the North America.
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A Tesla Roadster 2.5 electric sports car stands on display.
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The Chevrolet Sonic Z-spec concept is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. A project to develop a new small car has been underway at Chevy for several years . Serving as a replacement for the Aveo, the Sonic will be the company's smallest car yet. Also of note, unlike its predecessor, it is made in the U.S.
