2012 Detroit Auto Show

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 11: Audi displays their R8 during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center on January 11, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is currently opened only for media previews and opens to the general public January 15-23. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 11: Audi displays their R8 during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center on January 11, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is currently opened only for media previews and opens to the general public January 15-23. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 11: Journalists look over an Audi R8 during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center on January 11, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is currently opened only for media previews and opens to the general public January 15-23. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 11: Journalists look over a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center on January 11, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is currently opened only for media previews and opens to the general public January 15-23. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 11: Journalists look over a 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL on display during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center on January 11, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is currently opened only for media previews and opens to the general public January 15-23. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

The new Mercedes-Benz SL is revealed a day before press previews at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Glamour and glitz returned to the Detroit auto show as once-struggling General Motors served champagne at a sneak peek of its newest Cadillac and Mercedes launched its latest roadster with a jazzy serenade at a swank cocktail party.

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Without notice, without details, Chrysler pulled a surprise at today's Detroit auto show preview by pulling the cover from this minivan concept. Dubbed the 700C, it suggests Chrysler wants to find a 21st-century version of a people hauler. It's rare for an automaker to just throw an expensive, one-off concept car in front of journalists without some kind of notice. Chrysler's gone one step further and decline to put any details or narrative around the 700C. It's just supposed to sit there and ask: Would your kids look through those windows?

Of all the concept vehicles coming to the Detroit auto show this year, the two youth-oriented concepts from Chevrolet will be the most divisive. They're either a savvy marketing move or a return to the worst bad habits of old General Motors. Chevy says the pair of compact hatchback coupes — dubbed Code 130R and Tru 140S — are marketing studies that GM will research with young buyers. Both are powered by a 150-hp turbo 1.4-liter engine that could reach close to 40 mpg. The Tru 140S draws from the Cruze parts bin and drives its front wheels; the Code 130R is rear-wheel-drive.

Of all the concept vehicles coming to the Detroit auto show this year, the two youth-oriented concepts from Chevrolet will be the most divisive. They're either a savvy marketing move or a return to the worst bad habits of old General Motors. Chevy says the pair of compact hatchback coupes — dubbed Code 130R and Tru 140S — are marketing studies that GM will research with young buyers. Both are powered by a 150-hp turbo 1.4-liter engine that could reach close to 40 mpg. The Tru 140S draws from the Cruze parts bin and drives its front wheels; the Code 130R is rear-wheel-drive.

Of all the concept vehicles coming to the Detroit auto show this year, the two youth-oriented concepts from Chevrolet will be the most divisive. They're either a savvy marketing move or a return to the worst bad habits of old General Motors. Chevy says the pair of compact hatchback coupes — dubbed Code 130R and Tru 140S — are marketing studies that GM will research with young buyers. Both are powered by a 150-hp turbo 1.4-liter engine that could reach close to 40 mpg. The Tru 140S draws from the Cruze parts bin and drives its front wheels; the Code 130R is rear-wheel-drive.

Of all the concept vehicles coming to the Detroit auto show this year, the two youth-oriented concepts from Chevrolet will be the most divisive. They're either a savvy marketing move or a return to the worst bad habits of old General Motors. Chevy says the pair of compact hatchback coupes — dubbed Code 130R and Tru 140S — are marketing studies that GM will research with young buyers. Both are powered by a 150-hp turbo 1.4-liter engine that could reach close to 40 mpg. The Tru 140S draws from the Cruze parts bin and drives its front wheels; the Code 130R is rear-wheel-drive.

Chevy Sonic Hatchback
MSRP: $14,770
MPG:26 City/35 Hwy

This subcompact out of Detroit allows you "Buy American" street cred with a 1.8 L four-cylinder turbocharged engine and nice lines to boot. A Testarossa this is not--with only 138 horses under the hood, but it will merge you onto the highway just fine and more than make up for its shortcomings in the money you save.

Along with the youth-targeted Code 130R and Tru 140S concepts, Chevrolet has revealed the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The hot-hatch version of the budget five-door, it features the same 138-horsepower turbo as the standard Sonic but with a sportier suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a tuned exhaust and RS-trimmed seats. Exterior tweaks include a slightly altered front bumper, side ground effects and a spoiler.

Along with the youth-targeted Code 130R and Tru 140S concepts, Chevrolet has revealed the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The hot-hatch version of the budget five-door, it features the same 138-horsepower turbo as the standard Sonic but with a sportier suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a tuned exhaust and RS-trimmed seats. Exterior tweaks include a slightly altered front bumper, side ground effects and a spoiler.

Along with the youth-targeted Code 130R and Tru 140S concepts, Chevrolet has revealed the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The hot-hatch version of the budget five-door, it features the same 138-horsepower turbo as the standard Sonic but with a sportier suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a tuned exhaust and RS-trimmed seats. Exterior tweaks include a slightly altered front bumper, side ground effects and a spoiler.

Along with the youth-targeted Code 130R and Tru 140S concepts, Chevrolet has revealed the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The hot-hatch version of the budget five-door, it features the same 138-horsepower turbo as the standard Sonic but with a sportier suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a tuned exhaust and RS-trimmed seats. Exterior tweaks include a slightly altered front bumper, side ground effects and a spoiler.

Model Lisa Belczak poses by a 2012 Ram 1500 pick up truck on the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Models Lindsey Rae (L) and Lynsey Ramade pose with a Ford Mustang Boss 302 during the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

Models Lindsey Rae (L) and Lynsey Ramade pose with a Ford Mustang Boss 302 during the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

Model Tiffany Stone stands next to the Chrysler 700 C concept van as it is displayed on the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Model Tiffany Stone stands next to the Chrysler 700 C concept van as it is displayed on the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

Models stand at the Maserati Kubang display during the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

A model stands near the Audi display on the first press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 9, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

A pair of models stand in the Audi display on the first press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 9, 2012. REUTERS/Mike Cassese

Model Alison Fiori poses next to a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited on the final press preview day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, January 10, 2012. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

The Japanese major Toyota Motor Corp's Scion brand wants to give young drivers something the market is lacking

The Italian super car maker Maserati has unveiled its first-ever sport utility vehicle that targets the lucrative

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

For its space at the Detroit Auto Show, Volvo has replaced the glorious wagons it once sold on these shores with this concept: the XC60 Plug-In Hybrid concept that Volvo vows is three, three, three cars in one. We spill no secrets when we say electric vehicles will be a big part of the Detroit show, yet most of them travel no further than the show floor turntable due to the high costs and limited range. Volvo's idea is to use the flexibility of a battery pack to let drivers pick a personality.

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