Detroit has hosted one of the major auto shows for over a century — since 1899, and now it is back at it again. The 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) kicked off at the Detroit's Cobo Center on January 8, exposing a wide range of buzz-worthy car premieres.
© REUTERS / Mark BlinchThe Infiniti QX50 concept car was introduced during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, US, on January 9, 2017.

The Infiniti QX50 concept car was introduced during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AP Photo / Tony DingThe Ford display is seen from above at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

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The Ford display is seen from above at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Jim WatsonA model stands next to the Audi S5 during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

A model stands next to the Audi S5 during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Geoff RobinsThe Cadillac Escala concept car sits on display at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

The Cadillac Escala concept car sits on display at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© REUTERS / Mark BlinchThe 2017 BMW K1600 B motorcycle is displayed during the NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

The 2017 BMW K1600 B motorcycle is displayed during the NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AP Photo / Paul SancyaThe Buick Cascada is displayed at the NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

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The Buick Cascada is displayed at the NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Jim WatsonA model poses as men look at the Alfa Romeo Giulia during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

A model poses as men look at the Alfa Romeo Giulia during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Saul LoebAn attendee photographs the electric port of Chinese auto manufacturer GAC's new electric vehicle, the GE3, during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

An attendee photographs the electric port of Chinese auto manufacturer GAC's new electric vehicle, the GE3, during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Saul LoebSmart cars are exhibited at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

Smart cars are exhibited at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Jim WatsonA model stands next to the Alfa Romeo Giulia during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

A model stands next to the Alfa Romeo Giulia during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Jim WatsonThe Audi Q8 concept SUV is unveiled during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

The Audi Q8 concept SUV is unveiled during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© REUTERS / Rebecca CookModels unveil the GAC GS7 during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

Models unveil the GAC GS7 during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AP Photo / Tony DingA top-down view through the full-width size sunroof of the GAC EnSpirit concept sports utility vehicle on display at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017. The Chinese manufacturer's concept SUV features a potted bonsai tree in the rear passenger console.

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A top-down view through the full-width size sunroof of the GAC EnSpirit concept sports utility vehicle on display at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017. The Chinese manufacturer's concept SUV features a potted bonsai tree in the rear passenger console.
© AP Photo / Carlos OsorioThe Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic (L) is displayed at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

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The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 4Matic (L) is displayed at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AFP 2023 / Geoff RobinsJournalists inspect the new Kia Stinger following it's reveal at a press conference at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

Journalists inspect the new Kia Stinger following it's reveal at a press conference at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AP Photo / Paul SancyaThe headlight and wheel of the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 are shown at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

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The headlight and wheel of the Nissan Vmotion 2.0 are shown at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© REUTERS / Brendan McDermidThe 2018 Volkswagen Atlas (L) and Tiguan are unveiled during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas (L) and Tiguan are unveiled during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© Photo : Jim WatsonA model stands next to the Audi S5 during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

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A model stands next to the Audi S5 during NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© REUTERS / Brendan McDermid Bottles of champagne fill the rear of the Honda Ridgeline pickup, which was named 2017 North American Truck of the Year, at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

Bottles of champagne fill the rear of the Honda Ridgeline pickup, which was named 2017 North American Truck of the Year, at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.
© AP Photo / Paul SancyaModels pose with the GAC Motors GE3 electric car at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.

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Models pose with the GAC Motors GE3 electric car at NAIAS in Detroit, US, on January 9, 2017.