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Flashy Fare at Detroit Auto Show

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(Newser) – These may be dire times for the auto industry, but that hasn’t stopped it from putting on a show. Plenty of concept cars are taking their bows at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the Wall Street Journal notes; sort through some highlights in the slide show at left, or at the link below.

Audi's Sportback concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show yesterday in Detroit.
Audi's Sportback concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show yesterday in Detroit.   (AP Photo)
A 2009 Kia Soul'ster is introduced at the North American International Auto Show. The boxy concept hatchback looks a bit like a pickup from the side, but has no roof over the driver or passenger.
A 2009 Kia Soul'ster is introduced at the North American International Auto Show. The boxy concept hatchback looks a bit like a pickup from the side, but has no roof over the driver or passenger.   (AP Photo)
Volkswagen's Concept BlueSport roadster is introduced at the North American International Auto Show yesterday in Detroit. The car sports an efficient low-emission diesel engine.
Volkswagen's Concept BlueSport roadster is introduced at the North American International Auto Show yesterday in Detroit. The car sports an efficient low-emission diesel engine.   (AP Photo)
Ulrich Eichhorn, Bentley's board member for engineering, left, introduces Bentley Continental GTC Speed, which can hit 200 mph thanks to its 600-horsepower twin-turbocharged W12 engine
Ulrich Eichhorn, Bentley's board member for engineering, left, introduces Bentley Continental GTC Speed, which can hit 200 mph thanks to its 600-horsepower twin-turbocharged W12 engine   (AP Photo)
Ian Robertson, member of the board of management of BMW Group, poses for photos with the new Mini Convertible during the North American International Auto show.
Ian Robertson, member of the board of management of BMW Group, poses for photos with the new Mini Convertible during the North American International Auto show.   (Getty Images)
The new Chrysler 200C EV Concept vehicle is revealed at the Detroit International Auto Show yesterday.
The new Chrysler 200C EV Concept vehicle is revealed at the Detroit International Auto Show yesterday.   (Getty Images)
Dodge's Circuit EV Concept is introduced at at the North American International Auto Show yesterday in Detroit.
Dodge's Circuit EV Concept is introduced at at the North American International Auto Show yesterday in Detroit.   (AP Photo)
BMW Group unveils the all new BMW Z4 at the North American International Auto show yesterday in Detroit.
BMW Group unveils the all new BMW Z4 at the North American International Auto show yesterday in Detroit.   (Getty Images)
Bob Lutz, vice-chairman of General Motors, introduces the new Cadillac Converge Concept vehicle at the Detroit International Auto Show yesterday.
Bob Lutz, vice-chairman of General Motors, introduces the new Cadillac Converge Concept vehicle at the Detroit International Auto Show yesterday.   (Getty Images)
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