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10 Highlights from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show

The 2012 Detroit Auto Show is drawing to a close, but the success of this year's show signaled the rebirth of the auto industry. With over 500 vehicles on display from automakers worldwide, here are our top picks from the show.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 Fusion and Dart Earn ‘Significant’ Honors at NAIAS

A couple of sedans from two of the motor city's Big Three are significant to the industry overall and stand to have the most effect on their companies as well as their competitors.

Detroit Auto Show: VIA Motors Debuts Extended-Range EV Pickup

Bob Lutz is back in the auto business and this time he is schilling extended-range electric pickups.

Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Elantra Car of the Year, Range Rover Evoque Truck of the Year

Winners were chosen from three finalists in each category that jurors had narrowed down previously from a list of 17 cars and seven trucks that were either all new or substantially changed for the 2012 model year.

TreeHugger: Toyota Yaris Hybrid Preview

Ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next spring and of commercial launch in the UK during the summer, Toyota has released a few photos and some specifications for the production Yaris hybrid.

Detroit Auto Show: Ford’s 2013 Fusion Could be a Class-Killer

The reveal of the 2013 Ford Fusion at this year's North American International Auto Show was a much-ballyhooed event, but one which proved to live up to the hype. The new model has all the markings of a vehicle capable of capturing the lion’s share of the mid-sized segment, and raises the bar on fuel-efficiency and technology.

Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Toyota Prius c Gets 53-MPG and Starts Under $19k

Toyota's fourth Prius model is here, the 2012 Prius c five-door hatchback. The letter "c" represents "city" in the Prius c name of Toyota's newest hybrid that is a 19-inches shorter than the standard Prius Liftback. It also weighs 500 pounds less than the Prius Liftback.

TreeHugger: 2012 Sonata Hybrid Gets 'Lifetime Battery Replacement Guarantee' from Hyundai

Gas-electric hybrid cars have been on our roads in significant numbers for almost a decade now, and if there's one thing about them that seems pretty trouble-free, it's the battery packs.

Detroit Auto Show: Ford Wants to be Thought of as More Than Merely a Motor Company

Ford no longer wants to be known as "just" an automaker. Ford Motor Company would like the world to think of them more as an innovation or technology company.

Donkervoort D8 GTO Supercar Does Zero-60 in 3 Seconds, First "Test Drives" Done in Computer Simulations

Designed as a mashup between a Formula One racer and a luxury touring vehicle (think of it as a lady in the seats and a freak in the streets), the D8 GTO released by Dutch automaker Donkervoort Automobielen this past December, was made possible, in large part, to CAD simulation and Computational Fluid Dynamics.

Detroit Auto Show: Chevy Unveils Code 130R and Tru 140S Concepts Coupe Concepts

GM has unveiled two new "youth-oriented" concepts at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the Code 130R and Tru 140S. Based on the feedback that GM received, these two coupe concepts explore the styling and functionality this group of new buyers says they are looking for in a car.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid Packs a 7-Speed Transmission and 45 MPG

VW has officially unveiled the newest and most fuel-efficient VW Jetta, the 2013 Jetta Hybrid. The introduction of the Jetta Hybrid marks the introduction of the second hybrid model to the VW lineup, following the Touareg Hybrid.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 Dodge Dart Arrives Starting at $15,995

Following the photo and video leaks of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, Dodge's new compact sedan was officially unveiled today in Detroit.

Detroit Auto Show: Acura NSX Concept Signals a New NSX is on the Way

After years of waiting for the return of the Acura NSX it looks like Acura is almost there.

Detroit Auto Show: Lexus Pulls the Cover Off the LF-LC Concept Vehicle (Photos)

As we reported last week, Lexus has been leaking photos of the LF-LC hybrid 2+2 sport coupe concept car. Today at the NAIAS in Detroit, they pulled the cover all the way off!

Detroit Auto Show: Hyundai Adds More Power to the 2013 Genesis Coupe and Veloster

Hyundai has upgraded both of its coupes for the 2013 model year. It's flagship coupe, the 2013 Genesis Coupe gets a refresh, while the recently introduced Veloster gets a turbo option.

Detroit Auto Show: Acura Unveils the 2013 ILX and RDX Models

Acura had three big unveilings today at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, the NSX Concept and the 2013 ILX Concept and 2013 RDX Prototype.

Detroit Auto Show: Scion FR-S Race Car Packs 600 Horsepower

Scion has taken the wraps off the Scion Racing/GReddy FR-S race car at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show that will compete in the 2012 Formula DRIFT series with driver Ken Gushi behind the wheel.

Detroit Auto Show: Lincoln MKZ Concept Hints at the 2013 MKZ

Following the introduction of the 2013 Ford Fusion, Lincoln has taken the wraps off the Lincoln MKZ Concept, which previews the next MKZ that will be built off the same platform as the Fusion.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 Honda Accord Concept Shows off the New Accord

The all-new ninth-generation 2013 Honda Accord is set to arrive this fall, but to give us a preview of the all-new midsize sedan, Honda has unveiled the 2013 Accord Coupe Concept.

Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Unveils the NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept

In addition to the Lexus LF-LC hybrid concept, Toyota has also brought another concept to the Detroit Auto Show, the Toyota NS4 Advanced Plug-In Hybrid Concept. The NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with with an emphasis on connectivity and the human interface.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 Dodge Dart Video and Images Leaked Ahead of Debut (Video)

The new Alfa Romeo-based sedan was supposed to make its grand entrance during media days at the Detroit Auto Show but the interwebs have the images and video ahead of that reveal.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 Cadillac ATS is Ready to Compete with the 3 Series

GM's latest attempt at stealing market share away from the BMW 3 Series is here, the 2013 Cadillac ATS. The all-new 2013 Cadillac ATS compact sedan is built on an all-new lightweight vehicle architecture with styling that is similar to the larger CTS and XTS sedans.

Detroit Auto Show: VW E-Bugster Concept Previews VW’s Electric Future

VW is giving us a preview of its upcoming electric Golf, the Golf blue-e-motion with the E-Bugster Concept. Looking a lot like the VW Ragster Concept from 2005, the E-Bugster Concept takes the design of the new Beetle, but with a lower roofline.

Detroit Auto Show: 2013 Ford Fusion Gets All 4-Cyl Lineup and a Plug-In Hybrid Version

Ford has completely revamped the 2013 Ford Fusion, which is debuting this week at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Ford's goal when redesigning the Fusion was to set it apart from the boring midsize sedans that we are used to by creating "a midsize car with groundbreaking design and jaw-dropping fuel economy."

Detroit Auto Show: Nissan Pathfinder Concept Previews the Next Pathfinder

In 1986 the first Nissan Pathfinder SUV and now Nissan is getting ready for the all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder with the Pathfinder Concept that has been unveiled in Detroit. The Pathfinder Concept is an official preview of the 2013 Pathfinder.

Detroit Auto Show: Sneak Peak at What's in Store for 2012

The 2012 North American International Auto Show kicks off next week in Detroit! For those who can't wait, here’s a preview of what we can expect from the big players at the show that kicks off on January 9th.

Detroit Auto Show: Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept Previews Volvo’s 2nd Hybrid

Following the recent introduction of its first ever hybrid, the V60 Plug-in hybrid, Volvo has released a preview of its next hybrid. The XC60 Plug-in hybrid concept is going to be officially unveiled next week at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show.

Craftsman to Unveil New Lawn Tractor at Auto Show in Detroit

While car, truck and SUV debuts will highlight the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Craftsman has announced it too will take a turn in the spotlight.

Cadillac Releases Final 'ATS/The Journey' Video Before Global Reveal (Video)

General Motors engineers have put a wrap on their testing of the upcoming Cadillac ATS "3-killer" as they now prepare for the global debut of the vehicle at NAIAS.

Whoops, There It Is! Lexus Releases Full Image of Sport Coupe Concept After NAIAS Surprise Ruined

Lexus has gone ahead and released an official full vehicle image of its new Sport Coupe Concept vehicle it did not intend to reveal to the world until this month at NAIAS.

AMP to Debut Electric Jeep Grand Cherokee at NAIAS

AMP Electric Vehicles has announced it will introduce its next EV at NAIAS in Detroit. The new EV will be an electric Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV and will expand AMP's current lineup that includes the Mercedes-Benz M-Class EV which was originally built using shared architecture as the new Jeep.

Sneak Peek: Nissan Pathfinder Concept Unveiled

Nissan is planning to release its next-generation Nissan Pathfinder next fall, and they will be unveiling the concept that inspired the new design at NAIAS. It looks like the taller, boxier Pathfinder will finally be getting a sleeker new look.

NAIAS Names Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) Finalists

Handed out at the show in Detroit, the NACTOY winners are selected by a coalition of automotive journalists from the U.S. and Canada. In the first round of judging jurors select the top three finalists in the categories of North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year.

Buick Confirms 'Encore' For Detroit Show

The rumor mill had been churning word of a smaller Enclave-like crossover ute coming from Buick and now GM has confirmed they will debut an all-new five-passenger CUV at NAIAS and it will be dubbed Encore.

Wanna See the 2013 Ford Fusion? There’s An App For That

Ford has come up with a slightly different way to raise anticipation for its unveiling of the next Fusion sedan. The automaker has released an iOS and Android mobile device app to tease the eventual unveil of the vehicle that will occur in the app as well as on stage at two stellar events.

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