Photo: 2010 North American International Auto Show. Detroit, Michigan. (5JAN10)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN Ð January 11, 2010 Ð 2010 North American International Auto Show. The next-generation Ford Focus made its worldwide debut today at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow. The Focus is pictured with (left to right): Matt Niesluchowski Manager, Vehicle Safety, Ford of Europe; Stefan Lamm, Exterior Design Director, Ford of Europe; Gunnar Herrmann, Vehicle Line Director, Global C-Car, Ford Motor Company; Jason Johnson, User Interface Design Engineer, Ford Motor Company; Derrick Kuzak, Group Vice President, Global Product Development, Ford Motor Company; Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company; William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; Mark Fields, President, The Americas, Ford Motor Company; John Fleming, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe; Joe Hinrichs, Group Vice President and President, Asia Pacific and Africa, Ford Motor Company. (01/11/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company, introduced the next-generation Ford Focus for its worldwide debut today at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow. (01/11/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show The next-generation Ford Focus made its worldwide debut today at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow. (01/11/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show: Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company (left) and William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company (right), introduce the next-generation Ford Focus for its worldwide debut at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow. (01/11/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show: The next-generation Ford Focus made its worldwide debut before journalists from around the world today at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow. (01/11/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi sat in the next generation Ford Focus today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, as Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company looked on. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. (01/11/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show: Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company; William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company; Mark Fields, President, The Americas, Ford Motor Company; John Fleming, Chairman and CEO, Ford of Europe; and Joe Hinrichs, Group Vice President and President, Asia Pacific and Africa, Ford Motor Company (left to right), introduce the next-generation Ford Focus for its worldwide debut at 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The new Focus will start production simultaneously in Europe and North America in late 2010 and go on sale early in 2011. Asia, Africa and South America production will follow. (01/11/2010)

The 2011 GMC Granite concept is unloaded onto the dock at Cobo Hall prior to its unveiling at the North American International Auto Show Saturday, January 9, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Steve Fecht for GMC)

The GMC Granite concept is unveiled Monday, January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Granite combines an urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals. Granite has four doors, hinged on each side to open like a set of French doors. (Photo by John F. Martin for GMC) (01/11/2010) (United States)

The GMC Granite concept is unveiled Monday, January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Granite combines an urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals. Granite has four doors, hinged on each side to open like a set of French doors. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GMC) (01/11/2010) (United States)

Global Chief Engineer Jim Federico unveils the Buick Regal GS show car is unveiled Monday, January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Regal GS has an estimated 255 turbocharged horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced, adaptive all-wheel-drive system that will deliver 0-60 in less than 6.0 seconds. (Photo by John F. Martin for Buick) (01/11/2010) (United States)

Photo: 2010 North American International Auto Show. Detroit, Michigan. (11JAN10)

Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler-Vorstand für Konzernforschung und Leiter Mercedes-Benz Cars Entwicklung mit dem neuen E-Klasse Cabriolet in Detroit.Dr. Thomas Weber, Daimler Board Member for Corporate Research and Head of Development of Mercedes-Benz Cars with the new E-Class Cabriolet in Detroit.

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Daimler AG und Leiter Mercedes-Benz Cars, bei der Pressekonferenz auf der Detroit Motor Show 2010. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, at the press conference of the Detroit Motor Show 2010

Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Leiter Vertrieb und Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars mit dem neuen Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse Cabriolet auf der Detroit Motor Show 2010.Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Head of Sales and Marketing of Mercedes-Benz Cars with the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet at the at the Detroit Motor Show 2010.

Chevrolet General Manager Jim Campbell unveils the Chevrolet family of small fuel friendly to fuel free vehicles: Chevrolet Volt (l to r), Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Aveo RS show car and the Chevrolet Cruze Monday, January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Tom Hawley for Chevrolet) (01/11/2010)

Chevrolet introduces the Aveo RS show car, a European-inspired hot hatch look designed to appeal to young enthusiasts Monday, January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The five-door front-wheel drive subcompact with 19-inch wheels hints at the next-generation Aveo. (Photo by John F. Martin for Chevrolet) (01/11/2010)

Photo: 2010 North American International Auto Show. Detroit, Michigan. (11JAN10)

Detroit - January 11, 2010 - Hyundai Director of Product Planning Scott Margason presents the U.S. debut of the Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Blue-Will serves as a test bed of new ideas that range from roof-mounted solar cells to drive-by-wire steering, lithium polymer batteries and touch-screen controls. Blue-Will foreshadows future-focused hybrid production vehicles from Hyundai. For more information contact Miles Johnson at 714-965-3366.

Detroit Ð January 11, 2010 - Hyundai presents the U.S. debut of the Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. Blue-Will serves as a test bed of new ideas that range from roof-mounted solar cells to drive-by-wire steering, lithium polymer batteries and touch-screen controls. Blue-Will foreshadows future-focused hybrid production vehicles from Hyundai. For more information contact Miles Johnson at 714-965-3366.

Cadillac General Manager Bryan Nesbitt (left) and General Motors Vice President Global Design Ed Welburn with the Cadillac XTS Platinum concept after its unveiling Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The XTS Platinum showcases Cadillac's top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing luxury and technological features including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. The XTS Platinum interior continues its tradition of hand cut-and-sewn materials and introduces a strategy of minimization of traditional buttons and switches. Designers blended the display screens into a flowing instrument panel that remains black until the car is turned on and the screens illuminate. (Photo by John F. Martin for Cadillac) (01/12/2010)

Cadillac General Manager Bryan Nesbitt unveils the Cadillac XTS Platinum concept (left) Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The XTS Platinum showcases Cadillac's top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing luxury and technological features, including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. The XTS Platinum interior continues its tradition of hand cut-and-sewn materials and introduces a strategy of minimization of traditional buttons and switches. Designers blended the display screens into a flowing instrument panel that remains black until the car is turned on and the screens illuminate. The new the 2011 CTS-V Coupe (right) was also unveiled at the event. (Photo by John F. Martin for Cadillac) (01/12/2010)

Cadillac Design Director Clay Dean unveils the Cadillac XTS Platinum concept Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The XTS Platinum showcases Cadillac's top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing luxury and technological features including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. The XTS Platinum interior continues its tradition of hand cut-and-sewn materials and introduces a strategy of minimization of traditional buttons and switches. Designers blended the display screens into a flowing instrument panel that remains black until the car is turned on and the screens illuminate. (Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for Cadillac) (01/12/2010)

The Cadillac XTS Platinum concept is unveiled Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The XTS Platinum showcases Cadillac's top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing luxury and technological features including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. The XTS Platinum interior continues its tradition of hand cut-and-sewn materials and introduces a strategy of minimization of traditional buttons and switches. Designers blended the display screens into a flowing instrument panel that remains black until the car is turned on and the screens illuminate. (Photo by John F. Martin for Cadillac) (01/12/2010)

Cadillac General Manager Bryan Nesbitt unveils the 2011 CTS-V Coupe Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The luxury sports coupe has the same 556-horsepower supercharged V-8 engine as the CTS-V sedan. Its suite of technical and performance elements includes Magnetic Ride Control, racing-bred Brembo brakes and an available automatic transmission with paddle-shift control. The CTS-V Coupe begins production this summer. (Photo by Steve Fecht for Cadillac) (01/12/2010)

The 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe races onto the stage in its world debut Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The luxury sports coupe has the same 556-horsepower supercharged V-8 engine as the CTS-V sedan. Its suite of technical and performance elements includes Magnetic Ride Control, racing-bred Brembo brakes and an available automatic transmission with paddle-shift control. The CTS-V Coupe begins production this summer. (Photo by John F. Martin for Cadillac) (01/12/2010)

Buick GMC Executive Director Design Dave Lyon introduces the GMC Granite concept Monday, January 11, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The Granite combines an urban-industrial design aesthetic with functionality aimed at young professionals. Granite has four doors, hinged on each side to open like a set of French doors. (Photo by John F. Martin for GMC) (01/12/2010)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 12, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show - Mark Fields, President, The Americas, Ford Motor Company (left), Alan Mulally, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ford Motor Company (center), and William Clay Ford Jr., Executive Chairman, Ford Motor Company (right) with the new 2011 Lincoln MKX. The 2011 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover was presented to journalists today at the North American International Auto Show.

DETROIT, MICHIGAN Ð January 12, 2010 Ð 2010 North American International Auto Show: Hip-Hop superstar Nelly talks to the press at the Ford display at the North American International Auto Show. The 2011 Mustang GT is set to make its hip-hop debut alongside Grammy Award-winning artist Nelly as part of his upcoming albumÕs artwork. DUB Magazine tricked-out a 2011 Mustang GT for Nelly that features a gloss black exterior paint job, flat black racing stripes and 22-inch Pirelli tires in the front and 24-inch tires in the rear. (1/12/2010)

Photo: 2010 North American International Auto Show. Detroit, Michigan. (12JAN10)

Photo: 2010 North American International Auto Show. Detroit, Michigan. (11JAN10)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - January 11, 2010 - 2010 North American International Auto Show: Journalists from around the world visit the Ford Motor Company display at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. (01/12/2010)

The Cadillac XTS Platinum concept rolls through the General Motors exhibit Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.The XTS Platinum, unveiled today, showcases CadillacÕs top-of-the-line Platinum series of models, emphasizing luxury and technological features, including a plug-in hybrid propulsion system. The XTS Platinum interior continues its tradition of hand cut-and-sewn materials and introduces a strategy of minimization of traditional buttons and switches. Designers blended the display screens into a flowing instrument panel that remains black until the car is turned on and the screens illuminate. (Photo by John F. Martin for Cadillac)

Chrysler display North American International Auto Show 2010

Fiat vehicles on the Chrysler LLC stand at the 2010 North American Internaional Auto Show.

Chrysler LLC stand at the NAIAS 2010.

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2010 North American International Autoshow

Also known as the North American International Auto Show. Held January 11th-24th at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. Organized by Douglass R. Fox and Barron K. Meade. More than 700 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North America’s largest and most prestigious automotive showcase.