In Pictures: A preview of the Detroit auto show
The North American International Auto Show starts next week, with premieres, concepts and more. Here is a sneak peek at what you'll see. Check back often, we'll update photos regularly.
Launch of the Mercedes-Benz C-ClassThe Globe and Mail
Launch of the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG at the Detroit auto showThe Globe and Mail
Chevrolet's high-performance 2015 Corvette Z06 sits under-wraps while workers prepare for the media preview of the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan January 11, 2014.Reuters
The Nissan Sport Sedan Concept will make its world debut in Detroit. The Sport Sedan Concept will be joined by the North America debuts of the Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts, which were among the most popular vehicles at the recent Tokyo Motor Show.
Kia's GT4 Stinger concept car will be unveiled in Detroit.
2014 Dodge Dart Blacktop
The Toyota logo and race cars are under wraps inside Cobo Center, home of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press
The General Motors display area is seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014. News media, industry and other previews begin Monday, and the show is open to the public Jan. 18-26 at Cobo Center and is expected to draw about 5,000 journalists and 800,000 visitors.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press
Aaron Perry looks over photographs of General Motors products on the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press
A 2015 Ford Mustang is unveiled during the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week. The new Mustang will be the first model in North America to feature the enhanced Ford SYNC AppLink system. The improvements include better voice control and simpler menus, a representative said. Watch for it in Detroit next week.STEVE MARCUS/Reuters
Crews work in the Infiniti exhibit at Cobo Center, home of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press
Crews work on the turntable at the Infiniti exhibit at Cobo Center, home of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014.Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press
The Ford Edge concept will have self-parking and obstacle avoidance systems currently under development.
Nissan launched two concepts at the Tokyo motor show, the IDx Freeflow and the IDx NISMO, pictured here. Nissan says the NISMO’s ultra-sport look is futuristic, as if it came directly from a driving simulator.nissan
Nissan’s other concept making its North American debut in Detroit, the IDx Freeflow.nissan
One of two world premieres, the Porsche 911 Targa will be unveiled at Cobo Center in Wayne Hall during the Porsche press conference on Monday. The new car will be recognizable to fans of the original 1965 model (pictured), but will have a movable center roof section and a wrap-around rear window.
The Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition, will be presented for the first time, along with the diesel edition.
The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in 2013. This year, the 2015 Corvette Z06 and the all-new C7.R will be unveiled at the Detroit auto show. Earlier this week, it was leaked that the Z06 will have 620 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.REBECCA COOK/Reuters
Volvo XC Coupe concept is a two door, four seater with 21-inch wheels. Volvo says it borrows from the V70 Cross Country model’s heritage, as did the V40, XC60, XC70 and XC90, but will have a “unique blend of capable ruggedness and expressive elegance.”