2012 North American International Auto Show

Jan 20, 2012

In a windy snow squall, fit for Michigan in the middle of January, we set off for Detroit and the 2012 Detroit North American International Auto Show.

After a snowy 20 minute drive, and 10 dollars to park on the Cobo Center roof top, we were reviewing the latest sights, sounds and innovations that our 2012 Automotive industry has to offer.

Hundreds of thousands show up for this incredible 12 day event, showcasing everything from basic commuter vehicles to exotic sports cars and the concepts of tomorrow.

According to 2011 statistic over 770,000 attended the show last year with 53 New vehicle introductions.

This year is sure to be just as spectacular with 41 new vehicles being introduced and more than 500 vehicles on display.

We never miss it.

Public Show opens
Saturday, January 14 - Saturday, January 21, 2012
9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday, January 22, 2012
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tickets are $12
Kids under the age of 6 are free.

Cobo Center
One Washington Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48226
USA

Enjoy the photos

World Motor Media, 2012

2012 North American International Auto Show

2013 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
The 5.0 Liter Hi-Po Boss 302 DOHC 32 Valve Coyote V8 Engine, 444 hp and 380 lb.-ft of torque
Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster
Smart for-us Concept Urban Pickup, 2 passengers and 2 bikes
2012 Smart for-two electric car
The New Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 250 Roadster
Historic SL 300 Coupe, 1952
Maybach 57S
2012 Hyundai Elantra Electric Vehicle
Honda Accord Cocept
2012 Honda CBR1000RR Sportbike
Honda/Target HI 11R Indycar, 3.5 Liter DOHC 32 Valve V8, 650hp, aprox. 1600lbs
Acura NSX Concept
2013 Acura RDX
2013 Ford Escape
2013 Ford Focus ST
The 2012 Shelby GT500 5.8 Liter Supercharged V8 - 650hp and 600 lb.-ft of torque
2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
2013 Ford Fusion
2013 Ford Escape
2012 Ford SVT Raptor
2013 Lincoln MKS
Underneath the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Undercarrige
Nissan Display Area
Bibb the Michelin Man
2012 Nissan Leaf, all electric vehicle
2012 Shelby Mustang GTS 50th Anniversary, 1962-2012
2012 Shelby Mustang GT350 Craiger Alloy Wheel
Infiniti Etherea Concept
2011 Subaru WRX STi, TT Challenge Race Car
Red Bull Racing F1 Showcar
2012 MazdaSpeed MX-5 Spyder and the 2012 MazdaSpeed Turbo2
Mazda RX-8 Dempsey Challenge Car
2012 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Denali
2013 Chevrolet Spark
2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS
Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept
Chevrolet Code 130R Concept
Chevrolet EN-V Electric Vehicle
Chevrolet Miray Concept
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Concept
2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
 Cadillac CTS V-Series Race Car
2013 Cadillac XTS
Lexus LF-LC Concept Electric Vehicle
The racing inspired 2012 Lexus LFA, 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds/top speed of 202mph on a V10 powerplant.
DC Shoe Co. Toyota Tundra Motocross Truck
Toyota Fun-Vii Concept, the entire side of the vehicle functions as a display screen.
Toyota FCV-R Concept Fuel Cell Vehicle
Prius x Parlee Bicycle, all carbon fiber frame and wheels, electronic neuro-shift helmet, and built in smart phone dock.
Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept in a Matt Satin White Paint
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth "small but wicked" -Karl Abarth
Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab and it's got a HEMI.
2012 Jeep Liberty Arctic Edtion
Maserati Kubang SUV Concept
Maserati Kubang SUV Concept, based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee
2013 Dodge Challenger SRT Yellow Jacket
2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee, 470 hp and 470 lb.-ft of torque
2012 Porsche Carrera Cabriolet
2012 Porsche Carrera Turbo Coupee
2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
Kia Motors Display Area
Mini Display Area
BMW i3 Plug-in Electric Vehicle Concept
BMW i8 Sportscar Concept
BMW Active Hybrid 3
2012 BMW M5
2012 BMW 335i Sedan
Audi R8 GT Spyder
Bentley Continental GT V8, Powered by a 4.0 Liter Twin-Turbo 500hp V8
2012 Bentley Mulsanne in Thunder Metallic exterior and Magnlia/French Navy w/Birds Eye Maple interior
2012 Bentley Continental GTC, powered by a 6.0 Liter Twin-Turbo V12
2012 Tesla Model S, 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph with the 85 kWh battery
Tesla Model S,  lithium-ion battery chassis with suspension, powertrain, and wheels
2012 Tesla Model S, Designed and Built in California
2012 Tesla Model S powered by a single speed, liquid-cooled, 3-phase, 4-pole AC induction motor
2012 Audi S4
Audi R8GT Spyder, 2012 NAIAS
2012 Audi TT RS in Misano Red Pearl Effect
2012 Audi R5 S Coupe in Misano Red Pearl Effect
Audi A3 e-tron Plug-in Electric Vehicle
2013 Dodge Dart R/T
2013 Dodge Dart R/T, powered by the 2.4 Liter 184 hp Tigershark MultiAir 4 Cylinder Engine