Foreign carmakers such as Toyota and GM, participate in the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Jan. 10. (Photos: AP-Yonhap)

The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG E-Cell

The Ferrari 458 Italia

Toyota's new Prius V

The Mercedes Benz A-Class E-Cell

GM's 2012 Buick Verano

A Tesla Roadster 2.5 electric sports car

The new MINI Paceman Concept vehicle

Chevrolet Sonic Z-spec concept

A newly redesigned Bentley Continental GT


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