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Volvo’s C30 electric crash test display is shown during the media preview of the 2011 North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Arena in Detroit. Volvo is hoping to burnish its reputation for car safety at the event, which features over 30 debuts of vehicles made by automakers from around the world. The show is open to the public from January 15 to 23. (Paul Sancya / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
A model poses in front of an Audi A7 during the media previewfor the show. (Mark Blinch / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The 2011 Jeep Compass is unveiled. Chrysler Jeep is celebrating its 70th year in 2011. (Mark Blinch / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation
A Chevrolet Corvette, right, and a 2011 Corvette ZR1 sit on display. (Kamil Krzaczynski / EPA) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The 2011 Ford Explorer, winner of the 2011 North American Truck of the Year award, on display at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. (Rebecca Cook / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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Volvo’s Electric C30 car is powered by a lithium-ion battery and can be charged from a household power socket. (Stan Honda / AFP - Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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Venturi’s high-voltage buggy concept includes a 300-horsepower engine. (Paul Sancya / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The new Dodge Ram 3500 truck is equipped with a powerful 350-horsepower engine. (Stan Honda / AFP - Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The 2011 Camaro RS convertible. (Rebecca Cook / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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A model poses next to a Dodge Charger Hemi. (Tannen Maury / EPA) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392. (Rebecca Cook / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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The new Chevrolet Sonic small car will go into production later this year for the 2012 model year. (Stan Honda / AFP - Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Porsche returns to the 2011 North American International Auto Show with the Cayman R sports car. (Paul Sancya / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The new Bentley Continental GT will launch from standstill to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 197 mph. (Stan Honda / AFP - Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Toyota Executive Bob Carter introduces the Prius V midsize hybrid-electric vehicle, left, and the Prius C concept, right. (Paul Sancya / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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Ford's Mark Fields introduces the Ford C-MAX electric vehicle. (Tannen Maury / EPA) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of Volkswagen Management Group, introduces the new Volkswagen Passat. (Bill Pugliano / Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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The Porsche 918 RSR sports car Has a V8 engine that delivers 563 horsepower and can jump to 767 horsepower with the push of a button. (Friso Gentsch / EPA) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Audi introduces the new A6 Hybrid. (Scott Olson / Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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A model poses next to the Ferrari 458 Italia. (Kamil Krzaczynski / EPA) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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The BMW 650i convertible is unveiled. (Mark Blinch / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell has four electric motors (one for each wheel) and can accelerate to 60 mph in 4 seconds. (Paul Sancya / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Ford’s President and CEO Alan Mulally presents the Ford Focus ST. (Tannen Maury / EPA) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Ford’s Executive Chairman Bill Ford introduces Ford’s electric lineup: (Left to right) the C-MAX electric car, the Transit Connect electric truck, the Focus electric car and the C-MAX hybrid. (Stan Honda / AFP - Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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The interior of the Buick Verano, GM’s first upscale compact car for a luxury brand, is shown. The Verano is GM’s only new model to debut at the event. (Geoff Robins / AFP - Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
The Chrysler 300, once a hot-selling sedan, is redesigned with a sleeker look. (Tony Ding / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
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Tom Stephens, vice chairman of General Motors, holds up the 2011 North American International Auto Show Car of the Year trophy, which this year was awarded to the Chevrolet Volt. (Paul Sancya / AP) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Two of the new Mercedes Benz C Class vehicles are shown at a Mercedes Benz event the night before the official start of the media preview event. (Bill Pugliano / Getty Images) Share Back to slideshow navigation
Michael Price cleans a Cadillac CTS-V coupe race car on the show floor. (Rebecca Cook / Reuters) Share Back to slideshow navigation