The first big event in the motoring calendar each year is the Detroit motor Show, and 2017 was no exception. The North American international auto show (NAIAS) to give it its full name, has been going as an international event for 29 years now, and has become one of the vital motor shows for manufacturers to show off their latest concept automobiles and new technology.
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Detroit is obviously an American motor show, and so the majority of automobiles on show were intended for the us market. That’s not to say that it’s of no interest to us Europeans, as there were plenty of new automobiles and concepts on display which were relevant to the UK market.
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While a big theme of the last few motor shows has been autonomous driving, driver assistance and alternative powertrains, Detroit 2017 has been surprisingly different. Of course the show floor did play host to lots of electric, autonomous automobiles – but this is America, and the home of the Corvette, Mustang and Viper was never going to be happy without some serious performance on show.
Below you’ll find all the big news from the 2017 Detroit motor Show. We’ve got the most important new automobile unveils including the Kia Stinger GT, Lexus LS, Audi Q8 concept and the revised Mercedes GLA. beyond that there’s news on some of the most influential concept automobiles and exclusive stories from our interviews with the automobile industry’s leading executives, plus our live gallery packed with the latest Detroit motor show pictures.
Detroit motor show 2017: key cars
The major new automobile and concept automobile launches at the 2017 Detroit motor Show…
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