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The North American International Auto Show: the concept cars, automotive trends, and new car reveals that will be big in Detroit.

Detroit auto show canceled as FEMA prepares venue to be a field hospital for COVID-19Detroit auto show canceled as FEMA prepares venue to be a field hospital for COVID-19
Ford and Volkswagen form global alliance, will start by building trucks and vansFord and Volkswagen form global alliance, will start by building trucks and vans
Infiniti’s first all-electric car will be inspired by this flashy conceptInfiniti’s first all-electric car will be inspired by this flashy concept
It’s 2018, so where are the self-driving cars?It’s 2018, so where are the self-driving cars?
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The 2018 Detroit Auto Show in pictures

Trucks, SUVs, and glimpses of what lies ahead

Sean O'Kane
Detroit Auto Show 2018: the cars, news, and excitement from NAIASDetroit Auto Show 2018: the cars, news, and excitement from NAIAS
Bill Ford says smart cities aren’t ‘just a science project’Bill Ford says smart cities aren’t ‘just a science project’
Acura hides a slick Android-based interface in yet another SUV

The 2019 RDX will go on sale with the company’s new infotainment system

Zac Estrada
Honda’s HoloLens demo was the first time I’ve found AR to be really usefulHonda’s HoloLens demo was the first time I’ve found AR to be really useful
The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept is a futuristic rose gold stunner

It’s lavish, but it’s a more realistic take on the future of the luxury SUV than we’ve previously seen from Lexus

Sean O'Kane
The best, worst, and weirdest cars from the 2018 Detroit Auto ShowThe best, worst, and weirdest cars from the 2018 Detroit Auto Show
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It’s a pickup truck showdown at the Detroit Auto ShowIt’s a pickup truck showdown at the Detroit Auto Show
Is BMW going to make you pay for Apple CarPlay every year?Is BMW going to make you pay for Apple CarPlay every year?
Nissan’s Xmotion SUV is rugged on the streets, zen in the sheets

A quixotic shot in the arm during a sleepy auto show

Andrew J. Hawkins
BMW and Mercedes-Benz will also try out subscription plans for new carsBMW and Mercedes-Benz will also try out subscription plans for new cars
BMW is bringing its wireless charging pad to the USBMW is bringing its wireless charging pad to the US
For the love of god, don’t play chicken with the self-driving carsFor the love of god, don’t play chicken with the self-driving cars
Infiniti’s new concept car is a land yacht for movie villains

The Q Inspiration looks kind of like a Tesla Model S gone rogue

Sean O'Kane
Google nipping at Big Auto’s heels in the race to build self-driving carsGoogle nipping at Big Auto’s heels in the race to build self-driving cars
The Enverge is a deadly looking electric car from a company you’ve never heard ofThe Enverge is a deadly looking electric car from a company you’ve never heard of
We climbed into the new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen
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Simple, rugged looks hide a beautifully detailed machine

Zac Estrada
The 2019 VW Jetta is an accessible car with accessible technologyThe 2019 VW Jetta is an accessible car with accessible technology
Infiniti’s Q Inspiration is a gorgeous futuristic sedan that should be electricInfiniti’s Q Inspiration is a gorgeous futuristic sedan that should be electric
Here’s what CarPlay and Android Auto look like on the new Ram’s 12-inch touchscreenHere’s what CarPlay and Android Auto look like on the new Ram’s 12-inch touchscreen
The Nissan Xmotion SUV is more screen than carThe Nissan Xmotion SUV is more screen than car
Ford is throwing $11 billion at its electric car problemFord is throwing $11 billion at its electric car problem
The 2019 Mercedes E-class gets the electric boost it needsThe 2019 Mercedes E-class gets the electric boost it needs
Ford teases an all-electric performance SUV called the ‘Mach 1’Ford teases an all-electric performance SUV called the ‘Mach 1’
Here’s what to expect at the 2018 Detroit Auto ShowHere’s what to expect at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show
GM will make an autonomous car without steering wheel or pedals by 2019GM will make an autonomous car without steering wheel or pedals by 2019
Detroit Auto Show 2017: the biggest cars, concepts, and newsDetroit Auto Show 2017: the biggest cars, concepts, and news
Why car companies are trying to imitate Uber and LyftWhy car companies are trying to imitate Uber and Lyft
The 2017 Detroit Auto Show in pictures

Cars as far as the eye can see

Sean O'Kane
Why carmakers want to keep Apple and Google at arm’s lengthWhy carmakers want to keep Apple and Google at arm’s length
The Lexus UX Concept looks like it will chew you up and spit you out

Outrageous even by Lexus standards

Sean O'Kane
The most important car companies of 2017The most important car companies of 2017
The worst and weirdest cars at the Detroit Auto ShowThe worst and weirdest cars at the Detroit Auto Show
The most beautiful car at the Detroit Auto Show is covered in dirt and dead bugs
The Ford GT has a digital instrument cluster to help you drive better at 200 mphThe Ford GT has a digital instrument cluster to help you drive better at 200 mph
The Kia Stinger is breaking the Detroit auto show rulesThe Kia Stinger is breaking the Detroit auto show rules

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