2005 Auto Show

The Audi exhibit area is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 11, 2005. The annual extravaganza in Detroit is a showcase for some of the most cutting-edge cars, with automakers showing off next year's models and their visions for the vehicles of tomorrow.

Chrysler president and CEO Dieter Zetsche, left, introduces the 2006 Dodge Charger at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005. The high-performance sedan takes its name from a muscle car of the '60s.

The Porsche Carrera GT is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 11, 2005.

The Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 11, 2005.

The Ferrari Superamerica is shown on display during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 makes it debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

Ford Motor Company CEO and chairman William Clay Ford Jr. stands alongside the 2005 Mustang convertible at the North American International Auto Show, Jan. 9, 2005, in Detroit.

The 2006 Honda Ridgeline debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

The Chevrolet Aveo is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 11, 2005. They're sometimes hard to spot amid the sumptuous luxury sedans, rugged trucks and dreamy sportscars, but tucked away in the displays at the show are the small and entry-level options that often offer drivers their first new car experience.

Kia Motors America CEO Peter Butterfield introduces the 2006 Kia Rio during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 11, 2005. The Rio is the latest effort by Kia to bolster its small-car lineup following the introduction of the Spectra compact sedan in 2004.

The 2006 Ford Fusion is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 12, 2005.

The Mini exhibit space is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 9, 2005.

The Lexus 400h hybrid is shown in a cutout display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005. For hybrid vehicles at the 2005 show, the "wow" factor is over. Automakers now have to do the tough work of increasing sales by continually improving hybrid engines and educating consumers, who may be skeptical or about the benefits of hybrids.

The 2006 Cadillac STS-V makes it debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

The Mercedes Benz Compact Sports Tourer Vision B is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 11, 2005.

The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse debuts during media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

The Subaru 2006 B9 Tribeca SUV is shown on the floor at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005. The new all-wheel drive vehicle will have available seating for seven passengers.

The restyled 2005 Toyota Avalon is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

The Bentley Arnage R, foreground, and the Bentley Continental GT are shown on the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 10, 2005.

The Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 pickup truck is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Jan. 9, 2005. .

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