North American International Auto Show

North American International Auto Show
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the Detroit Auto Show, is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., at Huntington Place (formerly known as Cobo Center). The show was held in January from 1989 to 2019. It was intended to move to the summer in 2020, but was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic that year and 2021, before returning in September 2022. It is among the largest auto shows in North America. UPI says the show is "regarded as the foremost venue for [car] manufacturers to unveil new products".
The show begins with press preview days, industry preview days and a charity preview event. The charity preview raises money for local children's charities. In 2004 and 2005, the charity preview attracted 17,500 people at $400 a ticket and raised $7 million in total. 2006 was the sixth consecutive year the charity preview event raised over $6 million. 35,711 tickets were sold for the industry preview representing people from 24 countries in 2005 and 6,897 credentialed press from 63 countries. Over 800,000 attended during the days the show was open to the general public in 2018; it is estimated that the show generates a revenue of over $500 million to the local economy.
History
In 1899, William E. Metzger helped organize the Detroit Auto Show, only the second of its kind, after the 1898 Paris Auto Show. An auto show was held in Detroit in 1907 at Beller's Beer Garden at Riverside Park and since then annually except 1941–1953. During the show's first decades of existence it portrayed only a regional focus. In 1957 international carmakers exhibited for the first time.
In 1987, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) proposed it become international. The members of the DADA went to places such as Europe and Japan in the attempt to convince those unveiling their new brands or vehicles in those countries to bring those unveilings to the North American Auto Show. That attempt proved to be successful; the North American Auto Show was then renamed the North American International Auto Show in 1989. The NAIAS was the first (and, until 2006, only) auto show in the United States sanctioned by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles.
Since 1965, the show has been held at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center), where it occupies nearly of floor space. Prior to being held at Huntington Place, the show was held at other well-known places in the Metro Detroit area, including the Light Guard Armory, Wayne Gardens pavilion, and Michigan State Fairgrounds.
Record attendance was in 2003, with 838,066 attendees. In 2009, attendance was 650,517. In 2016, there were 815,575 in ticketed attendance, after reaching 803,451 in 2015.
Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz were not present at the 2019 edition, following recent absences of other luxury manufacturers like Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo.
In 2018, plans were made to move the show from January to June beginning in 2020, in hopes of attracting more visitors and adding outdoor events, with plans for an "auto plaza" around Woodward and Jefferson avenues, in addition to the indoor exhibition at TCF Center. An outdoor festival known as "Motor Bella" was to precede the show, which would showcase European supercars. The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, due to Michigan health orders and TCF Center being used as a field hospital by FEMA.
In 2020, plans were made to move the 2021 show from June to late September due to the continued pandemic. However, the 2021 edition was also canceled. The NAIAS organizers held Motor Bella at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan as a partial replacement, which was an outdoor enthusiast event running from September 21–26. Executive director Rod Alberts stated that "we cannot ignore the major disruptions caused by the pandemic and the impact it has had on budgets. As such, we will be providing an amazing experience to the media, the auto industry and the public in a cost-effective way."
The 2022 edition returned to downtown Detroit and was held in September. The format is scheduled to be unchanged for the 2023 edition.
Editions
2023
The 2023 show was held from September 16–24, with the media preview on the 13th and charity preview (featuring a performance by Jennifer Hudson) on the 15th. Notably, its run coincided with the beginning of the 2023 United Auto Workers strike, which targeted Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, the show's three largest exhibitors. The UAW held a rally outside Huntington Place on the evening of the charity preview, but did not picket the event or call for a consumer boycott of the show.
For 2023, the show returned to its original all-indoor format. All three Detroit-based automakers exhibited, joined by Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, and Volkswagen. Subaru, which exhibited in 2022, declined to return for the 2023 show, while Honda was represented by an exhibit organized by a consortium of its Detroit-area dealers, rather than one hosted by the company itself. Like in the 2022 show, non-participating automakers were represented by smaller displays of their automobiles in a section of the show floor.
The 2023 show also featured a large indoor test track at the rear the show floor, on which attendees rode in new electric vehicles from GM, Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla. Dubbed the Powering Michigan EV Experience, the track included a 300-foot acceleration strip, and a serpentine course to demonstrate the vehicles' handling. Tesla's participation in the EV Experience marked the company's first NAIAS appearance since 2015. In addition, the separate off-road courses in the Ford and Jeep exhibits, as well as the Ram truck course, returned from the 2022 show.
Production car introductions
2025 Cadillac CT5 (refresh)
2024 Ford F-150 (refresh)
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally (auto show debut)
2024 GMC Acadia
2024 Jeep Gladiator (refresh)
2022
In 2022, the full NAIAS returned to Huntington Place, running from September 17–25, with the media preview on the 14th and the charity preview on the 16th. The media preview was visited by U.S. President Joe Biden, and the charity preview featured a performance by Nile Rodgers & Chic.
The 2022 edition featured a redesigned layout, with the main exhibits indoors on the show floor at Huntington Place, and other supporting events outdoors in nearby Hart Plaza. Stellantis, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Subaru were the only automakers with major exhibits on the convention floor, while Volkswagen had a smaller display in the lobby of Huntington Place. Many non-participating automakers, such as Nissan, Hyundai, and Mercedes-Benz, were represented by new vehicles on display on the convention floor, but without a branded exhibit.
Returning from Motor Bella were interactive test tracks on the show floor, in which attendees were given the chance to ride in Ford and Stellantis vehicles. Ford's track featured an acceleration strip, used to demonstrate the F-150 Lightning, and a large hill, showcasing the Bronco's off-road capabilities. Stellantis operated two tracks: an off-road course featuring the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and Grand Cherokee, and a demonstration course with Ram pickup trucks. Rides on all three were included with show admission.
Stellantis rented the World's Largest Rubber Duck for the show, in recognition of "ducking," a trend among Jeep owners; the duck stood in the plaza outside Huntington Place.
Production car introductions
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Performance Edition
2023 Chrysler 300C
2024 Ford Mustang
2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe 30th Anniversary Edition
2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe
2023 Lincoln Corsair (refresh)
2023 Toyota Crown (auto show debut)
Concept car introductions
Lincoln Star (auto show debut)
The 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year semi-finalists were announced and displayed at the show, with the winners to be announced in January 2023.
2021: Motor Bella
Plans for the full NAIAS to return in September 2021 were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu, the show's organizers hosted an outdoor event, dubbed Motor Bella, at the M-1 Concourse in nearby Pontiac from from September 21–26.
Production car introductions
2022 Toyota Tundra
2020 (cancelled)
The 2020 show was scheduled to be held from June 13–20; it was canceled in March 2020 due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
2019
The 2019 show ran from January 19–27 at Cobo Center and opened with the lowering of a 2020 Shelby GT500 from the Cobo Center ceiling. 30 cars launched in the previews, down from 69 in 2018. Among various cars, it displayed new versions of the Kia Soul. Other major attractions included the 2020 Shelby GT500. USA Today noted that Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep and Toyota were all re-introducing discontinued models at the show with the media previews, for example the Toyota Supra and midsize Ford Ranger. Virtual reality displays were utilized by several carmakers. A number of protests took place outside the event regarding Ford's environmental record and GM layoffs.
January 12 – Gallery
January 14–15 – Press preview
January 14–17 – Automobili-D (mobility and autonomy exposition)
January 16–17 – Industry preview
January 18 – Charity preview
January 19–27 – Open to public
Production car introductions
2020 Cadillac XT6
2020 Ford Explorer
2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line
2020 Kia Telluride
2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition
2019 Ram 2500/3500 HD
2020 Subaru WRX STI S209
2020 Toyota Supra
2020 Volkswagen Passat
Concept car introductions
GAC Group (Trumpchi) Entranze
Infiniti QX Inspiration (electric SUV concept)
Lexus LC Convertible concept
Nissan IMs (EV sports sedan)
Workhorse Group SureFly eVTOL Octocopter concept
Race car introductions
Hyundai Veloster N TCR
Subaru WRX STI VT19x (with new livery)
At the show, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group announced a global alliance to collaborate on commercial vans and mid-size pickup trucks, and potentially share EV and autonomous vehicle technology in the future.
2018
The 2018 show took place January 20 to 28 at the Cobo Center. It ran from January 14 to 28. The press preview was extended by one day and the second edition of Automobili-D was extended by three days.
The Washington Post reported that the fastest cars at the 2018 auto show included the 2019 Acura NSX, the 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody, the 2019 Nissan GT-R, the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia, and the 2019 Corvette ZR1.
January 14–16 – Press preview
January 14–21 – Automobili-D (mobility and autonomy exposition)
January 17–18 – Industry preview
January 19 – Charity preview
January 20–28 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2019 Acura RDX (prototype)
2019 Audi A7 (US debut)
2019 BMW i8 Coupe (refresh)
2018 BMW X2
2019 Chevrolet Silverado
2019 Ford Edge (refresh), Edge ST
2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt
2019 Ford Ranger
2019 Honda Insight (prototype)
2019 Hyundai Veloster (second generation)
2019 Jeep Cherokee (refresh)
2019 Kia Forte sedan
2019 Lamborghini Urus (US debut)
2019 Mercedes-AMG CLS53, E53 Coupe/Cabriolet
2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (X166) Grand Edition
2019 Mini Hatch (refresh)
2019 Ram 1500
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom (US debut)
2018 Smart Fortwo ED 10th Anniversary Edition (US debut)
2019 Toyota Avalon
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
2018 Volkswagen Passat GT
Concept car introductions
GAC Group (Trumpchi) Enverge
Infiniti Q Inspiration
Lexus LF-1 Limitless
Nissan Xmotion
2017
The 2017 show ran from January 9 to 22. Automobili-D, an exposition dedicated to automotive autonomy and mobility, ran in conjunction with the show on January 8–12. Sam Slaughter served as chairman.
January 9–10 – Press preview
January 11–12 – Industry preview
January 13 – Charity preview
January 14–22 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2018 Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet
2018 Audi SQ5
2017 BMW 5 Series
2018 Chevrolet Traverse
2018 Ford F-150 (refresh)
2018 Ford Mustang (refresh – shown during public days)
2018 GMC Terrain
2018 Honda Odyssey
2018 Kia Stinger
2018 Lexus LS (XF50)
2018 Mercedes-AMG GT (refresh), GT C Coupe
2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (refresh)
2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport
2017 Ram 1500 Rebel Black
2018 Subaru WRX (refresh)
2018 Toyota Camry
2018 Volkswagen Atlas R-Line
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (long-wheelbase version)
2018 Volvo V90 (North American debut)
Concept car introductions
Audi Q8 concept
BMW Concept X2 (North American debut)
Ford Transit Connect Hybrid Taxi Prototype
Infiniti QX50 Concept
Nissan Vmotion 2.0
Volkswagen I.D. Buzz
Race car introductions
BMW M6 GT3 (North American debut)
2018 Toyota Camry Cup Car
2016
The 2016 show ran from January 11 to 24. The show drew 5,068 credentialed members of the media from 60 countries during the media preview, with the industry preview afterwards drawing 39,788 visitors from 25 countries and 2,000 companies. Among celebrity visitors was Barack Obama. The first day saw the debut of models like the Lexus LC 500, the new Pacifica minivan, and an Audi hydrogen concept car.
January 11–12 – Press preview
January 13–14 – Industry preview
January 15 – Charity preview
January 16–24 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2017 Audi A4 (North American debut)
2017 Audi A4 allroad quattro
2016 BMW M2
2016 BMW X4 M40i
2016 Buick Envision (North American debut)
2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Fisker Force 1
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew
2017 Ford Fusion (refresh)
2017 Genesis G90
2017 Genesis G80 (refresh)
2017 GMC Acadia
2017 Honda Ridgeline
2016 Infiniti Q50 (refresh)
2017 Infiniti Q60
2016 Infiniti QX60 (refresh)
2017 Kia Forte/Forte5 (refresh)
2018 Lexus LC 500
2017 Lincoln Continental
2017 Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (sedan)
2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class (refresh)
2017 Porsche 911 Turbo, Turbo S (991.2)
2017 Smart Fortwo Cabrio (North American debut)
2017 Volvo S90
Concept car introductions
Acura Precision Concept
Audi h-tron quattro concept
Buick Avista
Kia Telluride
Nissan IDS (US debut)
Nissan Titan Warrior Concept
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept
2015
The 2015 show ran from January 12 to 25.
January 12–13 – Press preview
January 14–15 – Industry preview
January 16 – Charity preview
January 17–25 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2017 Acura NSX
2015 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider
2017 Audi Q7
2016 BMW 6 Series, M6 (refresh)
2016 Buick Cascada
2016 Cadillac CTS-V
2016 Chevrolet Volt (second generation)
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
2017 Ford GT
2016 Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang
2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (North American debut)
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
2017 Jaguar XE (North American debut)
2016 Lexus GS F
2016 Lincoln MKX
2016 Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-in Hybrid
2015 Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupé
2015 Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop
2016 Nissan Titan XD
2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS
2015 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S (refresh)
2015 Ram 1500 Rebel
2016 Range Rover Td6, Range Rover Sport Td6 (North American debut)
2016 Toyota Tacoma
2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country
2016 Volvo S60 Inscription (LWB)
Concept car introductions
Buick Avenir
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Honda FCV Concept (North American debut)
Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept
Infiniti Q60 Concept
Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE Concept
2014
The 2014 show ran from January 13 to 26.
January 13–14 – Press preview
January 15–16 – Industry preview
January 17 – Charity preview
January 18–26 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2015 Audi A8/S8 (facelift) (North American debut)
2015 Audi Q3 (North American debut)
2014 BMW 2 Series
2015 BMW M3
2015 BMW M4
2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2015 Chrysler 200
2015 Ford F-150
2015 Ford Mustang (auto show debut)
2015 GMC Canyon
2015 Honda Fit
2015 Hyundai Genesis
2015 Lexus RC (North American debut)
2015 Lexus RC F
2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG
2015 Mercedes-Benz S600
2015 Porsche 911 Targa
2015 Subaru WRX STI
2015 Volkswagen Golf R (North American debut)
Concept car introductions
Acura TLX Prototype
Audi allroad shooting brake
Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge
Kia GT4 Stinger
Mercedes-Benz Concept S-Class Coupé (North American debut)
Mini John Cooper Works concept
Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO (U.S. debut)
Nissan Sport Sedan concept
Toyota FT-1
Volkswagen Beetle Dune
Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion Concept
Volvo Concept XC Coupe
Race car introductions
Acura TLX GT Race Car
Chevrolet Corvette C7.R
2013
The 2013 show ran from January 14 to 27.
January 14–15 – Press preview
January 16–17 – Industry preview
January 18 – Charity preview
January 19–27 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2014 Audi R8 (facelift)
2013 Audi RS5 Cabriolet (North American debut)
2014 Audi RS7
2014 Audi SQ5 (gasoline version)
Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible
2013 BMW 320i (U.S. market debut)
2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe
2014 BMW Z4 (E89)
2014 Cadillac ELR
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
2014 Chevrolet Silverado
2013 Chrysler 300 Motown Edition
2013 Dodge Dart GT
2015 Ford Transit (North American debut)
2014 GMC Sierra
2014 Infiniti Q50
2014 Jeep Compass
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (facelift)
2014 Kia Cadenza (North American debut)
2014 Lexus IS
2014 Maserati Quattroporte
2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (facelift)
2014 Mini John Cooper Works Paceman
2014 Nissan Versa Note (North American debut)
2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
2013 Shelby Focus ST
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
2014 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line
Concept car introductions
Acura MDX pre-production concept
Acura NSX Concept (updated 2013 version with interior)
BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe
Fiat 500 Abarth "Tenebra" and "Cattiva" design concepts
Ford Atlas
Honda Urban SUV Concept
Hyundai HCD-14 Genesis
Lincoln MKC concept
Nissan Resonance
Toyota Corolla Furia
Volkswagen Crossblue
Volkswagen Passat Performance Concept
Chevrolet also displayed five models sold outside the United States: the Onix, Orlando, Sail, Spin, and Trax.
2012
The 2012 show ran from January 9 to 22.
January 9–10 – Press preview
January 11–12 – Industry preview
January 13 – Charity preview
January 14–22 – Open to the public
Nissan returned to the show after a three-year absence.
Bryan Herta was presented with the Baby Borg trophy for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 during the show, which coincided with the promotion of the return of the IZOD IndyCar Series to Detroit later in June. A replica Baby Borg was also presented to Suzie Wheldon, the widow of the winning driver of the race.
Production car introductions
2013 Acura RDX
2013 Audi A4
2013 Audi S4
2013 Audi allroad
2012 Bentley Continental GT V8
2012 BMW 3 Series (North American debut)
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 5
2013 Buick Encore
2013 Cadillac ATS
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS
2012 Chrysler 200 Super S
2012 Dodge Charger Redline
2013 Dodge Dart
2013 Ford Fusion
2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe (North American debut)
2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
2013 Lexus LX
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
2012 Mini Roadster
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera/Carrera S Cabriolet
2013 Scion FR-S (North American debut)
2013 Subaru BRZ (U.S. debut)
2012 Toyota Prius c (North American debut)
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Concept car introductions
Acura ILX concept
Acura NSX concept
Audi Q3 Vail
Chevrolet Code 130R
Chevrolet Tru 140S
Chrysler 700C
Ford Evos (North American debut)
Honda Accord Coupe concept
Lexus LF-LC
Lincoln MKZ concept
Maserati Kubang (North American debut)
Nissan e-NV200 Concept
Nissan Pathfinder concept
smart Forus
Toyota NS4
Volkswagen E-Bugster
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid
2011
The 2011 show ran from January 10 to 23.
January 10–11 – Press preview
January 12–13 – Industry preview
January 14 – Charity preview
January 15–23 – Open to the public
Porsche returned to the show for the first time since 2007. A new "Smarter Living in Michigan" section showcased alternative energy technologies outside of the automotive sector, in addition to an electric vehicle track condensed from its 2010 size.
Production car introductions
2012 Audi A6
2012 BMW 1 Series M Coupe
2012 BMW 6 Series (F12) Convertible
2012 Buick Verano
2012 Chevrolet Sonic
2011 Chrysler 300
2012 Ford C-Max (North American debut – production plans canceled)
2013 Ford C-Max Energi
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid
2012 Hyundai Veloster
2011 Jeep Compass
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2012 Mercedes-Benz S350 Bluetec
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in
2012 Toyota Prius V
2012 Volkswagen Passat (North American version)
Concept car introductions
Ford Vertrek
GMC Sierra All Terrain HD
Honda Civic & Civic Si concept
Hyundai Curb
Kia KV7
Mini Paceman
Porsche 918 RSR
Toyota Prius C Concept
2010
The 2010 show ran from January 11 to 24.
January 11–12 – Press preview
January 13–14 – Industry preview
January 15 – Charity preview
January 16–24 – Open to the public
A new "Electric Avenue" section showcased electric vehicles from around the world, including some entrants for the Automotive X-Prize. Saab, Hummer, Infiniti, Suzuki, and Porsche did not attend the 2010 show. Nissan and Mitsubishi did not have regular floor space, but the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i MiEV appeared in the Electric Avenue section. A small electrical fire at the Audi exhibit caused an evacuation on January 21. Nobody was hurt.
Production car introductions
2011 BMW 740i/Li (North American debut)
2011 BMW Z4 (E89) sDrive35is
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe
2011 Ford Focus
2011 Ford Mustang GT
2011 Ford Mustang Boss 302R
2011 GMC Acadia Denali
2011 Honda CR-Z
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe
2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade
2010 Jeep Wrangler Islander / Mountain editions
2011 Lincoln MKX
2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet
Revenge Verde supercar
Concept car introductions
Audi e-Tron (brand) Detroit showcar
BMW Concept ActiveE
Buick Regal GS
Cadillac XTS Platinum
Chevrolet Aveo RS
Chrysler/Lancia Delta
Fiat 500 electric
GMC Granite
Hyundai Blue-Will plug-in hybrid
Mini Beachcomber
Toyota FT-CH dedicated hybrid
Volkswagen NCC
Volvo C30 electric
2009
The 2009 show ran from January 11 to 25.
January 11–13 – Press days
January 14–15 – Industry days
January 16 – Charity preview
January 17–25 – Open to the public
Nissan, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Rolls-Royce, Land Rover, Ferrari, and Porsche did not attend the 2009 auto show, the largest number of non-returning automakers in the show's history. As a result, the show became the first with Chinese automakers (BYD and Brilliance) exhibited on the main floor.
Production car introductions
2010 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (North American debut)
2009 BMW Z4 (E89)
2010 Buick LaCrosse
2010 Cadillac SRX
2011 Chevrolet Cruze (North American debut)
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
Fisker Karma
2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
2010 Ford Taurus
2010 Honda Insight
2010 Jaguar XFR
2010 Jaguar XKR
2010 Lexus HS 250h
2010 Lincoln MKT
2009 Mini Cooper Convertible
2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin
2010 Toyota Camry
2010 Toyota Prius
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was announced and shown to invited members of the press, but was not put on public display until the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
GM also announced the production of the Chevrolet Spark mini-car (previously shown as the Chevrolet Beat concept), for sale in Europe in 2010 and North America in 2011, as well as the Chevrolet Orlando compact MPV, for sale in North America in 2011. The Spark will be shown at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
Concept car introductions
Audi Sportback concept
Cadillac Converj
Chevrolet Orlando concept (North American debut)
Chrysler 200C EV
Dodge Circuit EV
Fisker Karma S Concept
Jeep Patriot EV
Kia Soul'ster
Lincoln C
Mercedes-Benz BlueZero concepts
E-Cell (electric)
E-Plus (plug-in hybrid), 100 km electric-only range
F-Cell (fuel cell)
Subaru Legacy concept
Toyota FT-EV
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport
Volvo S60 concept
2008
The 2008 show ran from January 13 to 27.
January 13–15 – Press days
January 16–17 – Industry days
January 18 – Charity preview
January 19–27 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2009 Audi TTS
2008 BMW 1 Series Convertible (North American debut)
2009 BMW 335d (North American debut)
2009 BMW X5 (E70) xDrive35d
2009 BMW X6
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
2009 Dodge Ram
2009 Ford F-150
2009 Hyundai Genesis
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
2009 Kia Borrego
2009 Mazda RX-8
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (North American debut)
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
2008 Scion xB RS 5.0 ("Mica Gold")
2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2-Mode Hybrid
2009 Subaru Forester
2009 Toyota Venza
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC
Concept car introductions
Audi R8 TDI
Buick Riviera (North American debut)
BYD F6DM
Cadillac CTS Coupe concept
Cadillac Provoq (also appearing at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show)
Chrysler ecoVoyager
Dodge ZEO
Fisker Karma
Ford Explorer America
Ford Verve
Hummer HX
Honda Pilot Prototype
Jeep Renegade
Land Rover LRX
Lincoln MKT concept
Lexus LF-A Roadster
Mazda Furai
Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside
Mitsubishi Concept-RA
Nissan Forum
Saab 9-4X BioPower
Saturn Flextreme
Toyota A-BAT
2007
The 2007 show was held from January 7 to 21.
January 7–9 – Press days
January 10–11 – Industry days
January 12 – Charity preview
January 13–21 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2008 Audi Q7 3.0 TDi
2007 BMW 3 Series convertible
2008 Cadillac CTS
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport
Chevrolet HHR Premium Edition
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
2008 Chrysler Town and Country
2008 Dodge Avenger
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
2008 Dodge Magnum
2008 Dodge Viper SRT-10
2008 Ford Five Hundred (renamed to Ford Taurus for the 2007 Chicago Auto Show)
2008 Ford Focus
2007 Hyundai Veracruz (North American introduction)
2008 Infiniti QX56
2008 Lexus IS-F
2007 Maserati Quattroporte Automatica
2008 Mazda Tribute HEV
2007 MINI Cooper (North American introduction)
2007 MINI Sidewalk
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
2008 Nissan Rogue
2008 Pontiac G6 GXP
2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP
2008 Porsche Cayenne
2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
2007 Scion tC RS 3.0 ("Blizzard Pearl")
2008 Smart Fortwo (North American introduction)
2008 Subaru Legacy (North American introduction)
2008 Subaru Outback (North American introduction)
2007 Toyota Tundra CrewMax
Concept car introductions
Acura Advanced Sports Car concept
Audi Q7 V12 TDI concept (North American introduction)
Changfeng Liebao CS7 concept
Changfeng Liebao CS6 concept
Changfeng Feibao CT5 concept
Changfeng UU-CT3 concept
Changfeng rhombus concept car
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible concept
Chevrolet Volt
Chrysler Nassau
Dodge Viper SRT-10 Mopar concept
Ford Airstream
Ford Interceptor
Honda Accord Coupe concept
Hummer H3 Open-Top concept
Jaguar C-XF (Concept XF)
Jeep Trailhawk
Kia Kue
Lexus LF-A (updated concept)
Lincoln MKR concept
Mazda Ryuga
Mercedes-Benz Vision GL420 Bluetec
Mercedes-Benz Ocean Drive
Mitsubishi Prototype-X (Lancer Evolution Prototype)
Nissan Bevel
Saab 9-3 BioPower Hybrid concept
Suzuki Flix
Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports concept
Volvo XC60 concept
Volvo BeeVan
GM also displayed five "global" concept cars for the first time in North America: Chevrolet T2X, Chevrolet WTCC, Holden Efijy, Opel Antara GTC, and Saab Aero-X.
2006
The 2006 show was held from January 8 to 22.
January 8–10 – Press days
January 11–12 – Industry days
January 13 – Charity preview
January 14–22 – Open to the public
Production car introductions
2006 Audi RS4
2007 Audi S6
2007 Audi S8
2006 BMW 325xi Sports Wagon
2007 BMW M Roadster
2006 BMW M6
2006 BMW Z4 (E85) Coupe
2007 Cadillac Escalade
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT
2007 Chevrolet Aveo
2007 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid
2007 Chrysler Aspen
2007 Dodge Caliber
2007 Ford Edge
2007 Ford Shelby GT500
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin
2007 GMC Yukon
2007 GMC Yukon XL
2007 Honda Fit
2007 Hummer H3x
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
2007 Jaguar XK convertible
2007 Jeep Compass
2007 Jeep Wrangler
2007 Kia Optima
2007 Lexus LS
2007 Lincoln MKX
2006 Maserati GranSport Spyder
2006 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT and Executive GT
2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 Bluetec
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL320 Bluetec
2007 Mercedes-Benz GL450
2007 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
2007 Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG
2007 Mercedes-Benz S550
2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
2007 Nissan Versa
2007 Nissan Sentra
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
2007 Saturn Sky
2007 Saturn Vue Green Line
2007 Toyota Camry (AutoWeek "Most Significant")
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
2007 Toyota Yaris
2006 Volvo C70 Convertible
Geely 7151CK (the first Chinese automobile ever shown in the United States, only shown to press)
Concept car introductions
Aston Martin Rapide concept
Acura RDX prototype
Audi Roadjet
BMW X3 Hybrid Efficient Dynamics concept
Buick Enclave concept
Chevrolet Camaro concept (AutoWeek "Best In Show")
Chrysler Imperial concept
Dodge Challenger concept (AutoWeek "Best Concept")
Ford F-250 Super Chief
Ford Iosis (North American introduction)
Ford Reflex
Hyundai HCD9 Talus
Infiniti G35 Coupe concept
Jeep Patriot concept
Kia Soul
Lamborghini Miura concept
Lincoln MKS concept
Maybach Exelero
Mazda Kabura concept
Mazda Mazda5 hydrogen rotary concept
Mini Concept Detroit
Mitsubishi Concept-CT MIEV
Nissan Urge (AutoWeek "Most Fun"), with built in Xbox 360
Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower concept
Subaru B5-TPH
Toyota F3R
Volvo C30 concept
2005
Production car introductions
2006 Acura RL
2006 Cadillac STS-V
2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8
2006 Dodge Charger
2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Coupe
2006 Ford Fusion
2006 Honda Ridgeline
2006 Hyundai Sonata
2006 Infiniti M
2006 Kia Rio
2006 Land Rover Range Rover
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2006 Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ
2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2006 Mercury Milan
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2006 Mitsubishi Raider
2006 Porsche 911 Cabrio
2005 Saab 9-7X
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca
2005 Toyota Avalon
Concept car introductions
Chrysler Firepower
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Concept
Ford Fairlane Concept
Ford Shelby GR-1
Ford SYNUS
General Motors Sequel
GMC Graphyte
Infiniti Kuraza
Jaguar Advanced Lightweight Coupe Concept
Jeep Gladiator (2005 concept)
Jeep Hurricane
Kia KCD-II Mesa
Lexus LF-A concept
Mazda MX-Crossport
Mercury Meta One
Nissan AZEAL
Opel Astra hybrid concept
Saturn Aura concept
Saturn Sky concept
Suzuki Concept X
Toyota FT-SX
Volkswagen New Beetle Ragster
Volvo 3CC
2004
The 2004 show was held from January 10 to 19.
Production car introductions
2005 Chevrolet Corvette (C6)
2005 Ford Five Hundred
2005 Ford Freestyle
2005 Ford Mustang
2005 Infiniti QX56
2005 Kia Spectra
2005 Lexus GS
2005 Nissan Frontier
2005 Nissan Pathfinder
2005 Pontiac G6
2005 Pontiac Solstice
2005 Scion tC
2005 Volvo S40
2005 Volvo V50
Concept car introductions
Chevrolet Nomad (2004 concept)
Chrysler ME Four-Twelve
Dodge Slingshot
Ford Bronco (2004 concept)
Honda SUT
Jeep Rescue
Land Rover Range Stormer
Lincoln Aviator (2004 concept)
Lincoln Mark X
Mazda MX-Micro Sport
Mercedes-Benz Vision GST (2004 concept)
Mitsubishi Eclipse Concept-E
Mitsubishi Sport Truck Concept
Nissan Actic
Saturn Curve
Toyota FTX
Toyota Rugged Youth Utility
Volkswagen Concept T
2003
The 2003 show was held from January 11 to 20.
Production car introductions
2004 Acura TSX
2004 Cadillac SRX
2004 Chevrolet Colorado
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
2004 Chevrolet Malibu
2004 Ford F-150
2003 Infiniti FX45
2004 Lexus RX 330
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor
2004 Nissan Maxima
2004 Nissan Quest
2004 Nissan Titan
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom VII
2004 Toyota Sienna
Concept car introductions
Aston Martin AMV8 Vantage
Audi Pikes Peak
BMW xActivity
Buick Centieme
Cadillac Sixteen
Chevrolet Cheyenne
Chevrolet SS (2003 concept)
Dodge Avenger (2003 concept)
Dodge Durango (concept)
Dodge Kahuna
Dodge Tomahawk V10 'motorcycle'
Ford 427
Ford Freestyle FX
Ford Model U
Ford Mustang GT (2003 concept)
Infiniti Triant
Kia KCD-1 Slice
Lincoln Navicross
Matra P75
Mazda Washu
Mercury Messenger
Mitsubishi Tarmac Spyder
Pontiac G6 (concept)
Toyota Fine-S
2002
Production car introductions
2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet
2002 Bentley Arnage T
2004 Cadillac XLR
2003 Ford Expedition
2003 Honda Pilot
2003 Infiniti G35
2003 Lexus GX 470
2002 Maserati Coupé
2003 Mazda6
2003 Mazda RX-8 (North American debut)
2003 Range Rover
2003 Subaru Baja
2002 Suzuki Aerio
2003 Volvo XC90
Concept car introductions
Acura RD-X concept
Cadillac Cien
Chevrolet Bel Air concept
Chrysler Pacifica concept
Dodge M80
Dodge Ram SRT-10 concept
Dodge Razor
Ford GT40
Ford Mighty F-350 Tonka
Infiniti FX45 concept
Isuzu Axiom SXR, SXT
Jeep Compass concept
Lincoln Continental concept
Mercedes-Benz Vision GST
Mitsubishi SUP (Sports Utility Pack)
Nissan Quest concept
Pontiac Solstice concept
Saab 9-3X concept
Toyota ccX
Volkswagen Magellan
2001
Production car introductions
BMW M3 Convertible
Daewoo Leganza
Dodge Viper
Ford Thunderbird
Infiniti Q45
Jeep Liberty
Lexus SC430
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon
Nissan Sentra SE-R
Subaru Impreza WRX
Toyota Matrix
Concept car introductions
BMW X-Coupe
Chrysler Crossfire
Cunningham C7
Dodge Super 8 Hemi
Honda Model X
Infiniti FX45
Jeep Willys
Mitsubishi RPM 7000
Nissan alpha-T
Oldsmobile Alero, Aurora, Intrigue Zebra Show Vehicle
Volkswagen Microbus
Volvo ACC
Volvo SCC
2000
Concept car introductions
Dodge Viper GTS-R Concept
Ford Equator
GMC Terradyne
Honda Spocket
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA
1999
Concept car introductions
Cadillac Evoq
Chevrolet Nomad concept
Dodge Charger concept
Ford Thunderbird
Jeep Commander concept
Lincoln Blackwood
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLR concept
Mercury My concept
Nissan 240Z concept
Oldsmobile Recon
Pontiac Aztek concept
Pontiac GTO concept
1998
Production car introductions
Aston Martin DB7 "Alfred Dunhill"
Chrysler 300M
Chrysler LHS
Dodge Dakota R/T Club Cab
Dodge Dakota R/T Regular Cab
Ford Ranger
Ford NASCAR Taurus
GMC Jimmy 5-door
GMC Yukon Denali
Isuzu Amigo
Isuzu Rodeo
Isuzu Trooper
Lexus RX300
Mercedes-Benz ML430
Mercedes-Benz CLK430
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Oldsmobile Alero
Pontiac Grand Am
Saab 9-3
Subaru Legacy SUS
Toyota Camry Solara Coupe
Volkswagen New Beetle
Concept car introductions
Aston Martin Project Vantage
Dodge TekQua
Dodge Big Red Truck
Dodge Intrepid ESX2
Buick Signia
Chevrolet Monte Carlo Intimidator
Chevrolet Guts Truck
Chevrolet Silverado Show Truck
Chrysler Chronos
Jeep Jeepster
Mitsubishi SST
Oldsmobile Bravada X-Scape
Plymouth Pronto Spyder
Pontiac Montana Thunder
Ford P2000 DIATA
Ford Alpe Limited
Ford Courier F1
General Motors EV1 parallel hybrid
General Motors EV1 CNG
General Motors EV1 fuel cell
General Motors EV1 Electric
Mobility Outfitters Gear Box Concept
GMC Sierra ACE Show Truck
Acura TL-X Concept
Audi Allroad Quattro Concept
Honda MV-99
BMW R1200C Sidecar Concept
Suzuki SUP-1
Karmann AFB Concept
1997
Production car introductions
1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5
1998 Chrysler Concorde
1998 Dodge Durango
1998 Dodge Intrepid
1998 Ford Escort ZX2
1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK
1998 Subaru Forester
1998 Toyota Sienna
1998 Volvo C70 convertible
Concept car introductions
CCS Solstice
Chrysler Phaeton
Dodge Copperhead
Ford Tremor
Hyundai Tiburon Convertible Concept
Jeep Dakar
Jeep Icon
Karmann Open View
Lexus HPS
Mercury MC4
Oldsmobile Alero Alpha Concept
Plymouth Pronto
Pontiac Rageous
Volkswagen Coupe Study CJ
1996
Concept car introductions
Ford Indigo
Ford Synergy 2010
Lincoln Sentinel
1995
This edition featured 52 new vehicles, including 39 worldwide introductions.
Production car introductions
AM General Hummer H1
Acura NSX-T
BMW 740iL
Dodge Viper RT/10
Dodge Caravan
Cadillac Eldorado
Chrysler Town & Country
Chrysler Voyager
Chrysler Grand Voyager
Eagle Vision TSi "Autostick"
GMC Yukon
Gillet Vertigo
Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis
Land Rover Defender 90
Lincoln Mark VIII LSC
Ford Taurus
Ford Explorer
Mercury Sable
Mercury Mystique "Young America" Edition
Hyundai Accent
Lamborghini Diablo VT Roadster
Oldsmobile Bravada
Plymouth Voyager
Suzuki Esteem GL
Suzuki Esteem GLX
Suzuki Sidekick Sport
Toyota T100 XtraCab
Concept car introductions
Acura CL-X
Buick XP2000
Chrysler Atlantic Concept
Dodge Avenger RT Concept
Eagle Jazz Concept
Ford GT90
Ford Triton Concept
Ford Windstar SHO-Star Concept
Hyundai HCD-III
Lincoln L2K Concept
Oldsmobile Antares Concept
Plymouth Backpack
Pontiac Grand Prix 300GPX Concept
1994
Production car introductions
Acura Integra
Acura Legend GS
Audi Cabriolet (facelift)
BMW 325i Cabrio
Buick Riviera
Cadillac DeVille
Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Chevrolet Lumina
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chrysler Cirrus
Chrysler New Yorker
Chrysler LHS
Dodge Stealth
Dodge Stratus
Dodge Viper GTS
Ford Aspire
Ford Mustang (facelift)
Ford Thunderbird (facelift)
Ford Cougar (facelift)
Ford Windstar
GMC Jimmy
Honda Accord
Hyundai Elantra (facelift)
Hyundai Sonata
Infiniti G20t
Isuzu Trooper SE
Isuzu Rodeo (facelift)
Lincoln Continental
Mazda Millenia
Mercedes-Benz C220
Mercedes-Benz C280
Oldsmobile Aurora
Pontiac TransSport (facelift)
Porsche 911 Carrera
Saab 900
Toyota Celica
Concept car introductions
ASC GMC Sunoma
ASC Chrysler 300
ASC Crown Victoria LSS
Cadillac LSE
Chrysler Aviat
Dodge Venom
Eagle Vision Aerie
Ford Ranger Sea Splash
Ford Powerstroke (Power Stroke)
Lincoln Contempra
Mercury Premys
Plymouth Expresso
Pontiac Sunfire Speedster
Volkswagen Concept 1
1993
Production car introductions
BMW 325is
BMW 5 Series
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Coupe
Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Indy 500 Pace Car
Chevrolet Impala SS
Chrysler LHS
Chrysler New Yorker
Dodge Ram 1500
Ford Explorer Limited
Lincoln Mark VIII
Mitsubishi Galant
Subaru Impreza
Toyota T100
Volkswagen Jetta GLX
Concept car introductions
Cadillac Seville Coupe Concept by ASC
Chevrolet Highlander Concept
Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 Spyder by ASC
Chevrolet Bass Sport Concept
Chrysler Thunderbolt Concept
Chrysler Patriot Concept
Dodge Ram Sport V10 Concept
Ford Ranger Open-Air Flare Concept by ASC
GMC Santa Fe Concept
Hyundai HCD-II Epoch Concept
Jeep ECCO
Mazda Cubist
Mercedes-Benz "Panorama Roof" SL Concept
Mercury Villager Nautica Concept
Plymouth Prowler Concept
Porsche Boxster Concept
Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Concept
Saturn Coupe + Roadster Concept by ASC
1992
Production car introductions
Audi 100CS Quattro
Audi Cabriolet
BMW E36 3 Series coupes
Chrysler Concorde
Chrysler New Yorker
Dodge Intrepid
Eagle Vision
Cadillac Allanté
Cadillac Allanté Pace Car
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mercedes-Benz S600 Coupe
Honda Civic CRX
Mazda MX-6
Toyota Camry SE
Porsche 911 Carrera RS America
Saturn SW
Lamborghini LM American
Concept car introductions
Buick Sceptre
Chevrolet Lumina Sizigi Concept
Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray III Concept
Chrysler Cirrus Concept
Dodge EPIC
Ford Connecta (Ghia)
Ford F-150 SuperFlare Concept
General Motors Ultralite
Hyundai HCD-1
Lincoln Marque X
Oldsmobile Anthem
Pontiac Salsa
Pontiac Salsa Sport
1991
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Spyder Concept
Mercedes-Benz F100
1990
The 1990 Detroit Auto Show was held on January 6–14.
Concept car introductions
Acura NSX
ASC Vision II
Buick Bolero
Buick Park Avenue
Cadillac Aurora
Chevrolet Corvette CERV III
C&C LSV
C&C Tresaire
Dodge Daytona R/T
Dodge LRT
Eagle Optima
Ford Surf
Geo Tracker Hugger
GM Micro Concept
GMC Mahalo
Jeep Freedom
Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
Mercury Cyclone
Nissan Gobi
Oldsmobile Expression
Plymouth Voyager 3
Pontiac Sunfire
1989
The Detroit Auto Show was renamed the North American International Auto Show for 1989, as Lexus and Infiniti debuted. The show opened on January 11, with press previews and introductions for the first two days.
Production car introductions
Audi V8
Chevrolet Lumina
Chevrolet Lumina APV
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
Chrysler LeBaron GT
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Dakota convertible
Geo Prizm
Geo Storm
Infiniti Q45
Lexus LS400
Lotus Esprit Turbo
Mazda MPV
Mitsubishi Eclipse
Plymouth Laser
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Speedster
Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
Shelby Dakota
Shelby CSX-VNT
Volkswagen Corrado
Concept car introductions
Chevrolet PPG XT-2 Concept
Chrysler Millenium Concept
Chrysler PPG Le Baron Pace Car Concept
Dodge Viper VM-01 Concept
Mercury Concept 50
Oldsmobile Aerotech II
Oldsmobile Aerotech III
Plymouth Speedster Concept
Pontiac Stinger Concept
1987
The 1987 show ran from January 10 to 18.
Production models introductions
Cadillac Allanté
Concept cars introductions
Dodge Daytona 199x
Pontiac Pursuit
Chevrolet Express Concept
Oldsmobile Aerotech I Long Tail
Oldsmobile Aerotech I Short Tail
Awards
Two major awards are presented at the auto show: the EyesOn Design Awards for Design Excellence, and the Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year Award, which was founded in 1994. At the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards, awarded in the preview period of the auto show, around 55 automotive journalists serve as judges. They evaluate "value, innovation, design, performance, safety, technology and driver satisfaction."
EyesOn Design Award winners
2004: Winners were the Mazda Kabura concept for "Aesthetics & Innovation", the Ferrari FXX prototype for "Functionality", and the Chevrolet Camaro (fifth generation) model for "Concept Implementation".
2007: Winners were the 2007 Chrysler Nassau concept for "Aesthetics & Innovation", the Kia Kue concept for "Functionality", the 2008 Cadillac CTS (second generation) production model for "Concept Implementation", and the Jeep Trailhawk concept for "Spirit of Industrial Design".
2008: The Cadillac CTS concept and the Chrysler ecoVoyager won the awards for concept car and truck. The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V and the BMW X6 received the Design Excellence awards for best production car and truck.
2009: The Audi Sportback and the Cadillac Converj (ELR) won the "Excellence in Design Award" for concept vehicles debuted at the Detroit. The Audi R8 V10 and the BMW Z4 (E89) received the Design Excellence award for production vehicles.
2010: The GMC Granite won the Excellence in Design Award for concept vehicles debuted at the Detroit show and the Audi A8 received the top honor for production vehicles.
2011: The Porsche 918 RSR won for concept vehicles debuted at the Detroit show and the 2011 Audi A6 received the award for production vehicles.
2012: The Lexus LF-LC won the "Excellence in Design Award" for concept vehicles debuted at the Detroit show and the 2013 Ford Fusion received the top honor for production vehicles.
2013: The 2014 Cadillac ELR won the "Production Category" at the Detroit show while the Nissan Resonance concept and the Ford Atlas concept tied for the "Concept Category" award.
2014: The 2015 Ford Mustang won "Best Production Vehicle" while the Volvo Concept XC Coupé took awards for both "Best Concept Vehicle" and "Best Use of Color, Graphics, and Materials".
2015: The Ford GT won "Best Designed Production Vehicle" award while the Buick Avenir was selected as both "Best Concept Vehicle" and "Best Use of Color, Graphics, and Materials" and the Audi Q7 received Best Designed Interior.
References
External links
Official webpage
Auto shows in the United States
Culture of Detroit
Economy of Detroit
Tourist attractions in Detroit
Recurring events established in 1907
1907 establishments in Michigan
2010s in Detroit