The Detroit motor show

After years of bad news for carmakers there is a mood of growing optimism at the 2011 Detroit motor show
  
  


Detroit Motor Show: General Motors EN-V urban mobility concepts
General Motors EN-V 'urban mobility concepts'. With sensor and camera systems, the EN-V can 'sense' what’s around it, allowing the vehicle to react to obstacles or changes in driving conditions. They are typically 1.5 metres long and weigh less than 500kg Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Detroit Motor Show: The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell
The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell, one of the new 'alternative fuel cell' cars - it can run on energy-saving or 'sports' mode Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Detroit Motor Show: North American International Auto Show
A cut-away shows the interior of a Ford Explorer at the media preview Photograph: Tannen Maury/EPA
Detroit Motor Show: A model poses with the Ferrari 458 Italia
A model poses with the Ferrari 458 Italia; work is done on the Maserati Gran Turismo S (middle) exhibit; a 1970 Fiat 500 (top) Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Detroit Motor Show: The MINI Concept car
The Mini Concept car debuts at The North American International Auto Show in Detroit Photograph: Kamil Krzaczynski/EPA
Detroit Motor Show: The Audi A6
The Audi A6 is seen during the press preview of the North American International Auto Show Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
Detroit Motor Show: The BMW 650i convertible is unveiled
The BMW 650i convertible is unveiled Photograph: Kamil Krzaczynski/EPA
Detroit Motor Show: Hyundai Velostar vehicles
Hyundai Velostar vehicles debut at the show Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Detroit Motor Show: The Kia KV7 van concept vehicle
The Kia KV7 van concept vehicle with its unique doors Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
Detroit Motor Show: Toyota Prius c Concept
The Toyota Prius C Concept vehicle Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Detroit Motor Show: A Tesla Model S
A Tesla Model S Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Detroit Auto Show: Journalists get a look a the new Porsche 918 RSR sports car
Journalists get a look a the new Porsche 918 RSR sports car Photograph: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
Detroit Auto Show: The new Chrysler 300 is presented at the media preview
The new Chrysler 300 Photograph: Tannen Maury/EPA
Detroit Auto Show: A man walks through the Audi display at the company's booth
A man walks through the Audi display during press preview day at the car show Photograph: Geoff Robins/AFP/Getty Images
Detroit Motor Show: People stand in front of the Volkswagen booth
People looking at the new Volkswagen Passat Photograph: Mark Blinch/Reuters
Detroit Auto Show: A Mercedes Benz SLS AMG billboard is shown on a building in Detroit
A Mercedes Benz SLS AMG billboard is shown on a building along the Detroit skyline Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
 

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