When the enormous screens power down, strobe lights are turned off and celebrities fly home, the 2008 North American International Auto Show will be remembered for its pick-up trucks, cross-over models, environmentally-friendly designs and luxury technology. These trends not withstanding, some cars just stood out while walking amidst the glitz, glamour and 700 or so models displayed. Here are just a few:
Concept Cars
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Concept cars are exhibited as a means of getting feedback on new ideas and designs, but not necessarily the ones described or touted as part of the display. For instance, the EcoVoyager is one of three environmentally-friendly models displayed by Chrysler at the Detroit Auto Show, but the production intent may be to use the body with a conventional engine. Allpar.com provides a more thorough description of concept cars and their purpose, while Conceptcarz.com provides a good overview of the concept cars displayed at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.
New Models Available Soon
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These cars manage to turn heads amidst the 700 or so cars at the Detroit Auto Show. Best of all, they're coming to a car dealer near you in 2008.
Must Sees
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These exhibits include neither concept cars nor production debuts, but they do include one-of-a-kind/exclusive models with a "wow" factor. In other words, they are "must see" stand outs at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.
