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2012 Detroit auto show highlights (photos)

There was much to see at the 2012 Detroit auto show. CNET brings you a snapshot of some of the more eye-catching vehicles on display.

Tim Hornyak
Crave freelancer Tim Hornyak is the author of "Loving the Machine: The Art and Science of Japanese Robots." He has been writing about Japanese culture and technology for a decade. E-mail Tim.
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Acura NSX hybrid concept

Acura NSX hybrid concept
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Acura NSX
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Acura NSX
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Acura NSX
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Acura NSX
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Nissan Pathfinder concept

Nissan Pathfinder concept.
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2013 Ford Fusion

2013 Ford Fusion
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2013 Ford Fusion hybrid

2013 Ford Fusion hybrid
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2013 Ford Fusion interior
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2013 Mercedes SL Roadster

2013 Mercedes SL Roadster
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Mercedes 300 SL Roadster

Mercedes 300 SL Roadster
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2012 Mini Roadster

2012 Mini Roadster
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Honda Accord Coupe Concept

Honda Accord Coupe Concept
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Volvo XC 60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Volvo XC 60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept
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BMW i8 Concept

BMW i8 Concept
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Lincoln 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster

Lincoln 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster
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Toyota NS4 hybrid concept

Toyota NS4 hybrid concept
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Toyota NS4 hybrid concept instrumentation
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Lexus LF-LC coupe concept

Lexus LF-LC coupe concept
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2013 Buick Encore

2013 Buick Encore crossover
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Toyota's Ultimate Motocross Truck

Toyota's Ultimate Motocross Truck
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Scion FR-S coupe concept

Scion FR-S coupe concept
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2012 Toyota Prius C

2012 Toyota Prius C hatchback
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2013 Dodge Dart

2013 Dodge Dart compact
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2013 Acura RDX

2013 Acura RDX crossover
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2013 Acura ILX concept

2013 Acura ILX concept
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Audi Q3 Vail crossover concept

Audi Q3 Vail crossover concept
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Tailgate warmers

Tailgate warmers and trunk flashlights on the Audi Q3 Vail crossover concept.
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Volkswagen E-Bugster concept
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Volkswagen E-Bugster concept
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Volkswagen E-Bugster concept
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Volkswagen E-Bugster concept interior
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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid interior
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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid TSI engine
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Lincoln MKZ sedan
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The Lincoln MKZ suffers an electrical short.
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Cadillac ATS

Cadillac ATS
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Cadillac ATS
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Cadillac ATS
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Cadillac ATS interior
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Cadillac ATS engine
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Smart For-Us

There was much to see at the 2012 Detroit auto show. Click through our gallery for a tour of the show floor. Here, the Smart For-Us concept pickup.
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Smart For-us pickup concept
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Smart For-us pickup concept
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Smart For-us pickup concept interior
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Smart's electric bicycle for the For-us pickup.
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Porsche 911 Carrera convertible
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Porsche 911 Carrera convertible
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Nissan e-NV200 concept minivan
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Nissan e-NV200 concept minivan
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Nissan e-NV200 concept minivan interior

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