Posted on Mon, Jan 9, 2012 : 12:56 p.m.
Images from 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
By Melanie Maxwell

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Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford poses for a photo with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally after a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford poses for a photo with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally after a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_01_fullsize.jpg
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Chevrolet Senior Manager John McFarland speaks to the audience during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_08_fullsize.jpg
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Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally smiles as he answers questions from the media after a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_02_fullsize.jpg
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Ford displays their all-new Fusion during a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_03_fullsize.jpg
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General Motors North America President Mark Reuss introduces the new Sonic RS during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_12_fullsize.jpg
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Ford displays their all-new Fusion during a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_04_fullsize.jpg
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Media mob the display floor after the conclusion of the Ford press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_05_fullsize.jpg
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People mill around the entrance to the Chevrolet display before the start of their press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_06_fullsize.jpg
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Members of the media get a closer look at Ford's all-new Fusion during a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_07_fullsize.jpg
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Chevrolet shows off their new vehicles the Code 130R, left, and the Sonic RS during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_09_fullsize.jpg
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A member of the audience photographs the Chevrolet Code 130R during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_10_fullsize.jpg
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Chevrolet shows off their new concept vehicle the Code 130R during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_11_fullsize.jpg
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A Chevrolet concept vehicle the Tru 40S during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_13_fullsize.jpg
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A Chevrolet concept vehicle the Tru 40S during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/01 Auto Show/cache/010912_NEWS_Auto_Show_MRM_014_fullsize.jpg
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A plastic outline of a Coda vehicle rests on top a set of wheels during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_15__fullsize.jpg
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The hood of a Dodge Redline Charger is elevated while on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_16_fullsize.jpg
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Members of the media inspect the interior of a new Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_17_fullsize.jpg
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Paul Grabowksi, of QEK Special Vehicles, polishes the trunk of a new Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_18_fullsize.jpg
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The steering wheel and dashboard of a Dodge vehicle on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_19_fullsize.jpg
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An orange Falcon sits on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_20_fullsize.jpg
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Media line an upper level viewing platform during the Smart press conference during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/02 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_21_fullsize.jpg
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A platform lifts members of the media up into a screening space at the Ford exhibit during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_22__fullsize.jpg
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A Chevrolet MiRay concept car spins on a platform during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_29__fullsize.jpg
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People wander through the displays during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_30__fullsize.jpg
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U.S. Congressman John Dingell gives an interview during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_27__fullsize.jpg
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A dissected view of a Dodge Dart is on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_28__fullsize.jpg
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The bright yellow interior of a Fiat 500 during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_23__fullsize.jpg
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This Smart car was desgined with the help of Billy the Artist during Art Basel 2011. Here it is displayed during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_24__fullsize.jpg
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Media walks through a street scene set up by Michelin during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/03 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_25__fullsize.jpg
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A Hyundai Veloster coupe is displayed on the stage during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/04 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_34__fullsize.jpg
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Hyundai President and CEO John Krafcik addresses the audience during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/04 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_31___fullsize.jpg
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A Hyundai Genesis coupe is reflected as it rotates on the stage during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/04 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_32__fullsize.jpg
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A Hyundai Veloster coupe is displayed on the stage during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/04 Auto Show/cache/010912_SPT_Aut-Show_MRM_33__fullsize.jpg
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit kicks off today with the first of previews for the press. The show opens to the public on Saturday. Check out AnnArbor.com's coverage here and see photographer Melanie Maxwell's photo gallery above.
Comments
Frustrated in A2
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 : 3:15 a.m.
That new Ford Fusion looks pretty good!
einy
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 : 8:03 p.m.
Hey Melanie- You do know that Toyota (Tech Ctr) is in Ann Arbor, right? Toyota's still a major employer in A2. Are you suggesting they have nothing worthy of showing?
Nathan Bomey
Mon, Jan 9, 2012 : 9:23 p.m.
@einy, Toyota's press conference is tomorrow (Tuesday) -- and we'll have coverage then.