2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit: Cars and concepts

Jan 15, 2014

2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit: Cars and concepts

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General Motors has reason to celebrate after the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray won the Car of the Year Award during the press preview day of the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Chevrolet (a division of General Motors) swept both of the day’s major awards, with the Silverado pickup truck nabbing Truck of the Year honors.

In addition, Toyota surprised many at the Detroit auto show with its introduction of the FT-1 concept sports car, its “spiritual pace car” for the future that draws on a robust history of sports cars.

: A model poses next to the grille area of the Dodge Challenger with shaker hood option during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: The Cadillac ATS Coupe is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: The Cadillac ATS Coupe is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: The Cadillac ATS Coupe is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: Models Kristina Martin (L) and Cassandra Ramos (R) pose next to a 2014 Audi S8 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: Model Vonnita Jones poses next to an Audi R8 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: Model Vonnita Jones poses next to an Audi R8 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: Model Vonnita Jones poses next to an Audi R8 during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: The 2015 Acura TLX is revealed during the 2014 North American International Auto Show held at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. (Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The 2015 Acura TLX is revealed during the 2014 North American International Auto Show held at Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. (Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The Jeep Cherokee on display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Mazdas SKYACTIV-D diesel racecar on display at the North American International Auto Show January 14, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The new Acura TLX prototype is unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The new Subaru WRX STi is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The new Subaru WRX STi is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/Getty Images)

: The 2015 Lexus RCF is revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: Journalists surround the 2015 Lexus RCF seen at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The 2015 Lexus RCF is revealed at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The grille detail of the 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe as it is unveiled at the North American International Auto Showin Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe is revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Singer Natalie La Rose helps to introduce the MINI John Cooper Works Concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show opens to the public January 18-26. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

: Singer Natalie La Rose helps to introduce the MINI John Cooper Works Concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show opens to the public January 18-26. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

: The MINI John Cooper Works Concept is displayed during the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The Nissan Sport Sedan concept car is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: Porsche introduces the new 911 Targa at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show opens to the public January 18-26. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

: The new AudiS8 crossover vehicle is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The 2015 Honda Fit is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The 2015 Chrysler 200 S is displayed during the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Jessica J. Trevinol/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The Hyundai Genesis is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Volvo XC Coupe concept plug-in hybrid is seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Nissan Sport Sedan concept car is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The new Chevrolet Corvette Z0-6 is revealed at the press preview of the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

: The Volkswagen e-Golf electric vehicle is displayed during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: Volvo XC Coupe Concept is revealed to the media during the North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center in Detroit.(Jessica J. Trevino/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The new Ford F150 is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Porsche 911 Targa is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Audi S8 sedan is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: Detail view of the Toyota FT-1 sportscar at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Audi E-Tron Quattro Allroad Concept vehicle is unveiled at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is revealed during the the North American International Auto Show held at the Cobo Center in Detroit. (Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The 2015 Hyundai Genesis is revealed during the the North American International Auto Show held at the Cobo Center in Detroit. ( Kimberly P. Mitchell/Detroit Free Press/MCT)

: The BMW M3 sedan is rolled out during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters)

: Rear view of the S Class Coupe concept car during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Joshua Lott/Reuters)

: Singer Kelly Rowland performs in front of a C Class sedan during the Mercedes-Benz presentation at the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan (Joshua Lott/Reuters)

: The Volkswagen Beetle Dune is presented during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The BMW 235i is presented during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show January 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

: The Mercedes -Benz S-Class Coupe is introduced at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images)

: Mercedes introduces the S-Class Coupe concept at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

: The new Toyota FT-1 Concept is revealed at the press preview of the 2014 North American International Auto Show January 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 5000 journalists from more than 60 countries are expected to attend. The 2014 NAIAS opens to the public on January 18th and ends January 16th. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

: The Toyota FT-1 concept car during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show January 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan.(Stan Honda/Getty Images)

: Detail view of a headlamp on the Toyota FT-1 concept car as it is unveiled on stage during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: The Toyota FT-1 concept car during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show January 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/Getty Images)

: Members of the media get a look at the Toyota FT-1 concept car during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show January 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Stan Honda/Getty Images)

: An actor performs as a Toyota FT-1 concept car is unveiled on stage during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: Members of the media surround the Toyota FT-1 concept car as it is unveiled on stage during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: Tadge Juechter, chief engineer for the Corvette, poses with the Car of the Year Award next to a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: Tadge Juechter, Chief Engineer of Cadillac XLR and Chevrolet Corvette at General Motors(GM) stands with the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, named the North American Car of the Year. (Stan Honda/Getty Images)

: Jeff Luke, GM Chief Engineer of full and mid-size trucks, holds the award as he speaks to the media next to a Silverado pickup truck after it won the Truck of the Year Award during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. Chevrolet swept both of the day’s major awards, also winning for Car of the Year for the Corvette Stingray. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: (L-R) GM CEO-designate Mary Barra, CFO Daniel Ammann and President of GM North America Mark Reuss celebrate after the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray won the Car of the Year Award during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: GM CEO-designate Mary Barra embraces Jeff Luke, GM Chief Engineer of full and mid-size trucks, after the Chevrolet Silverado won the Truck of the Year Award during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. GM CFO Daniel Ammann (C) and President of GM North America Mark Reuss (R) look on. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters photo)

: The new Chrysler 200 C sedan is unveiled during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

: Members of the media look over the Ford F-150 pickup truck after its introduction at the North American International Auto Show on January 13, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

: Detail view of the grille area of a new Ford F-150 pickup truck as it is displayed during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

: Mark Fields, Ford Chief Operating Officer, speaks near a Ford Fiesta during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

: A Ford Super Duty crew cab, diesel powered pickup truck is displayed during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

: Mark Fields, Ford Chief Operating Officer, speaks near a Ford Fusion during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

: A Ford Transit Connect is displayed during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

: Mark Fields, Ford Chief Operating Officer, speaks near a Ford Mustang during the press preview day of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan January 13, 2014. (Joshua Lott/Reuters photo)

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