The world's sleekest new rides are now ready for the stares of a wide-eyed public in the Motor City.
The 2018 North American International Auto Show opens to the public Saturday at Detroit's Cobo Center. Since the show went international in scope in the late 1980s, the Detroit exposition has taken its place as one of the most prestigious auto shows in the world.
Over 5,000 journalists from all over the world, plus thousands of industry professionals, wandered the show floor this week. Now the average gearhead on the street will have their turn.
As always, many of the world's top automakers used the Detroit show to show off brand new models, as well as hold world-premiere reveals of concept cars.
Detroit's Big Three automakers, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, continue to use a good chunk of the vast floor space to display their latest vehicles.
Among the most prominent attractions at this year's show is a state-of-the-art, modern reproduction of the Ford Mustang Bullitt, the vehicle used in the 1968 Steve McQueen film. McQueen's granddaughter was in Detroit this week to help unveil it during press and industry previews. Ford is hoping to have the vehicle in production this fall.
The show is used as a backdrop for the announcement of awards for vehicles on display. Honda's popular midsize, the Accord, received the prize for North American Car of the Year. The 2018 Lincoln Navigator took the award for the best truck, and the Volvo XC60 was named Utility Vehicle of the Year.
The show runs through Sunday, January 28. The official NAIAS website has complete show information.
The Alfa Romeo Stelvio on display at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The Genesis G80 Sport on display at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2018 Buick Regal sedan on display at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt concept car is displayed with its 1968 predecessor at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The original 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt concept car is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
A Ford F-150 pickup truck is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The Ford exhibit at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center, Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca.
The 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
A Chrysler 300 is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
Chrysler's Windsor-built Pacifica minivan and its hybrid model are displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2018 Jeep Compass is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
Kia unveils its 2019 Forte at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2018 Honda Accord, winner of the North American Car of the Year award, is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2019 Honda Insight concept vehicle is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze compact vehicle is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2019 Hyundai Veloster is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept vehicle is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The Volvo XC60, winner of the 2018 North American Utility of the Year award, is displayed the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
A portion of the show floor at the North American International Auto Show, Cobo Center, Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
The 2018 Lincoln Navigator, the winner of the North American Truck of the Year award, is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 15, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/Blackburn News.
