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Highlights from the 2016 Detroit auto show (pictures)

The 2016 Detroit auto show had something for everyone. We saw world debuts of people moves like a new minivan, crossover SUVs, a handful of luxury sedans, and some interesting concepts. Enthusiasts may have been the biggest winners of the show with world debuts of some potent rides.

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Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for his fleet of old Japanese cars and searching for the next one to add to his garage.
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The 2016 Detroit auto show had something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights.

Acura Precision Concept was revealed at the 2016 Detroit auto show.


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Acura Precision Concept made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Acura uncovered the Precision Concept at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The Acura Precision Concept, which was revealed at the 2016 Detroit auto show, hints to the future design direction of Acura vehicles.

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The Acura Precision Concept at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The interior of the Acura Precision Concept, which made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The Audi h-tron concept made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Audi uncovered its h-tron concept at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The interior of the Audi h-tron concept, which was first shown at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The Audi A4 allroad quattro was first shown at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The Audi A4 all-road quattro made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Audi revealed the new A4 allroad quattro at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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For performance car fans, BMW rolled out the 2016 BMW M2 at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2016 BMW M2 made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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BMW brought the more performance-oriented BMW X4 M40i to the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The BMW X4 M40i on display at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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BMW uncovered the X4 M40i at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Buick surprised the crowd with the Buick Avista concept coupe at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The Buick Avista concept on display at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The interior of the Avista concept at the Buick's 2016 Detroit auto show display.

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The rear of the Buick Avista concept at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Buick Avista concept shown during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Chrysler debuted its new 2017 Pacifica minivan at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica shown during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Chevy debuted the 2017 Cruze Hatch during at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Nearly a decade after the original one debuted, the 2017 GMC Acadia bowed at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Honda Ridgeline made its world debut during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Genesis G90 shown during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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2017 Genesis G90 at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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2017 Genesis G90 was uncovered at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The interior of the Genesis G90 during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Infiniti brought a new 2017 Q60 coupe to the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The new Lexus LC 500 debuted at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Lexus used the 2016 Detroit auto show to debut the 2017 Lexus LC 500 coupe.

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Lexus showed the LC 500 at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Some styling inspiration from the Toyota Supra is noticeable in the 2017 Lexus LC 500, which made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The interior of the Lexus LC 500 seen at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The back of the 2017 Lincoln Continental, which was revealed at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Lincoln Continental had its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show and will serve as the company's flagship sedan.

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A the 2016 Detroit auto show, the 2017 Lincoln Continental was revealed.

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Lincoln brought an all-new Continental to the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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2017 Lincoln Continental with the company's new signature grille during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-class was uncovered at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2016 Detroit auto show was the site of the world debut for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

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The rear of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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Nissan Titan Warrior Concept could take on the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor if put into production. The concept made it's world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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2017 Porsche 911 Turbo debuted at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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2017 Volvo S90 makes its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Volvo S90 will replace the S80 in the model lineup and made its world debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class interior on display at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The VLF Force 1 shown during the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2016 Detroit auto show hosted the world debut of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class.

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class debuted at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class making its debut at the 2016 Detroit auto show.

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