2012 Detroit auto show: Live updates from Cobo Center
Posted on Mon, Jan 9, 2012 : 5:59 a.m.
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Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford poses for a photo with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally after a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford poses for a photo with Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally after a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Chevrolet Senior Manager John McFarland speaks to the audience during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally smiles as he answers questions from the media after a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ford displays their all-new Fusion during a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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General Motors North America President Mark Reuss introduces the new Sonic RS during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ford displays their all-new Fusion during a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Media mob the display floor after the conclusion of the Ford press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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People mill around the entrance to the Chevrolet display before the start of their press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Members of the media get a closer look at Ford's all-new Fusion during a press conference to open up the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Joe Louis Arena on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Chevrolet shows off their new vehicles the Code 130R, left, and the Sonic RS during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A member of the audience photographs the Chevrolet Code 130R during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Chevrolet shows off their new concept vehicle the Code 130R during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Chevrolet concept vehicle the Tru 40S during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Chevrolet concept vehicle the Tru 40S during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A plastic outline of a Coda vehicle rests on top a set of wheels during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The hood of a Dodge Redline Charger is elevated while on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Members of the media inspect the interior of a new Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Paul Grabowksi, of QEK Special Vehicles, polishes the trunk of a new Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The steering wheel and dashboard of a Dodge vehicle on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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An orange Falcon sits on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Media line an upper level viewing platform during the Smart press conference during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A platform lifts members of the media up into a screening space at the Ford exhibit during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Chevrolet MiRay concept car spins on a platform during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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People wander through the displays during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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U.S. Congressman John Dingell gives an interview during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A dissected view of a Dodge Dart is on display during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The bright yellow interior of a Fiat 500 during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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This Smart car was desgined with the help of Billy the Artist during Art Basel 2011. Here it is displayed during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Media walks through a street scene set up by Michelin during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Hyundai Veloster coupe is displayed on the stage during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Hyundai President and CEO John Krafcik addresses the audience during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Hyundai Genesis coupe is reflected as it rotates on the stage during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Hyundai Veloster coupe is displayed on the stage during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit at Cobo Hall on Monday morning. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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AnnArbor.com Business News Director Nathan Bomey and photographer Melanie Maxwell are covering the first day of press previews at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Chrysler plans to introduce the Dodge Dart today at the Detroit auto show.
Photo courtesy of Chrysler
The first press conference starts at 7:15 a.m., when the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards will be revealed. Other press conferences today include Ford, Chrysler, Chevrolet and Hyundai.
AnnArbor.com coverage
--Hyundai will add 50 jobs after $15 million expansion to Washtenaw County technical center
--Compact luxury crossover segment offers opportunity for GM's Buick brand
--Toyota bets on smaller Prius hybrid, unveils plug-in concept car
--Hyundai introduces guarantee for Sonata hybrid battery
--Images from 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit
--GM reveals Chevy concept vehicles aimed at Millennial generation
--Ford reveals new Fusion with plug-in hybrid option
--Say hello (again) to the Dodge Dart
--2012 Detroit auto show preview: U.S. automakers not the underdog anymore
Coverage from other news sources
--USA Today: Detroit auto show is about cars again, not economic woes
--Wall Street Journal: Car Makers Seek Younger, More Exciting Image In Detroit
--Detroit Free PressThis year, Detroit auto show is about the cars, not worries
--Detroit News: GM competes with global luxury brands with Cadillac ATS
--MLive.com: Big news, hot debuts: Top 10 stories that will drive 2012 Detroit auto show
--Consumer Reports: 2012 Detroit auto show: More than 40 new cars and concepts to debut Monday
Contact AnnArbor.com's Nathan Bomey at (734) 623-2587 or nathanbomey@annarbor.com. You can also follow him on Twitter or subscribe to AnnArbor.com's newsletters.
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