NAIAS 2012 -NSX New Concept Car

            Honda has unveiled its NSX Concept at the NAIAS in Detroit, previewing the next-generation NSX. Expected to enter the market in 2015. “The NSX will be the ultimate expression of synergy between man and machine. The car development will be led by the US, and it will be sold globally within the next three years. It is a car that is up to the performance of racing and, while this car is for customers, you might see it racing as well,” Honda’s president and CEO Takanobu Ito said in Detroit. 

“This is a car that demonstrates our passion for performance. The NSX became an icon through its power-to-weight ratio and the driving experience that it gave anyone behind the wheel. “Since 2005 we have strived to make a successor but global change has had a colossal effect on the industry in that time. Even a supercar must respond to environmental responsibility. This car is about high performance through efficiency."

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NAIAS 2012 - All-new 2013 Accord Coupe Concept introduced

When the all-new 2013 Accord Coupe Concept was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the press got a taste of what to expect from the ninth-generation Accord.

Its bold, athletic profile is only the beginning. A choice of three powertrains will be available: an efficient, 2.4-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder, a powerful 3.5-liter V-6 and a plug-in hybrid, all of which are expected to achieve class-leading fuel efficiency[1].

Both the Coupe and Sedan will show off a host of new technologies along with an entirely new design. And while both will retain their current spacious cabin size, the Sedan's exterior will be more compact, creating a more aggressive appearance.

The 2013 Accord will introduce features that are new for any Honda. Lane Departure Warning (LDW)[2], Forward Collision Warning (FCW)[3] and the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind spot display[4].

The Accord has been one of the best-selling cars in America since its introduction 36 years ago. And it's poised to continue this tradition when it hits the streets next fall.

NAIAS 2012 - Lexus Unveils Sleek Hybrid 2+2 Sport Coupe Design Concept

• Design study created at Calty to explore future of Lexus design
• Exterior highlighted by dynamic shapes, intriguing details and expansive use of glass
• Interior features high technology set off by organic shapes and materials

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 - Lexus today unveiled a new design concept for a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe at the North American International Auto Show. Showcasing the future design direction for Lexus and emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle, the LF-LC concept will be at the Lexus display through January 22.
"We are in the middle of the biggest change in Lexus history - inspired by a new generation of distinctive design," said Karl Schlicht, General Manager, Lexus Product and Marketing Planning Division "The new GS embodies this with its sculpted spindle grille as our symbol of change. And now, the next chapter of Lexus evolves with the coupe design concept unveiled at Detroit. With its striking looks, this concept hybrid 2+2 hints at the design cues that are coming in a wave of new Lexus models over the next 24 months"

NAIAS 2012 - The all-new Ford Mondeo

The all-new Ford Mondeo has been launched at the Detroit motor show. The car isn’t due to go on sale until March next year, but Ford has announced it early because the Mondeo’s sister vehicle, the US-market Fusion, has just been revealed at the Detroit show.
As part of the company’s ‘One Ford’ policy, the European and Asian-market Mondeo and the US Fusion have merged to become essentially the same car.

Sources say the new car, which has been engineered primarily in America, is based on an all-new, “10 per cent stronger” platform that replaces the one under today’s Mondeo and the Mazda 6-sourced platform used by the current Fusion. It retains MacPherson struts at the front and gets all-new multi-link rear suspension. Ford claims the Mondeo has again been conceived as a driver’s car.
For now, most of the technical information relates to the Fusion, but Mondeo buyers can expect 168bhp/172lb ft 1.6-litre and 234bhp/250lb ft 2.0-litre turbocharged Ecoboost petrol engines, as well as Ford’s 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre diesels.

North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) - Schedule & Floor Plans

NAIAS 2012 Schedule & Floor Plans

The North American International Auto Show 2012 is where the global automotive community comes together to catch up on the latest news and events. Join more of your peers from around the world at the industry's most substantive annual event. In addition to some of the automotive world's most eagerly anticipated new vehicle premieres, you'll gain unprecedented access to more of the industry's top leaders and thinkers than anywhere else in the hemisphere.

Press Preview Parking and Shuttle
Parking during Press Preview is being made available in the lots indicated below. As more than 5,000 media attend the show, plan to arrive early and allow adequate time to park and pick up your credentials.
Hours of parking garages are subject to revision. Parking is recommended in the following lots:
1. Joe Louis Arena
900 West Jefferson
Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
2. Cobo Roof Deck
625 West Congress
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
3. Millennium Garage
432 West Congress
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.