Automotive Trends

      The Infiniti Coupe concept shown at the 2006 NAIAS appears to be a thinly disguised version of the updated G37 Coupe.

      Back at the 2003 NAIAS, Cadillac teased us with a super-lux sedan powered by the V16 shown nestled into the Cadillac Sixteen Concept engine bay above. Call us old fashioned, but nothing declares Standard of the World better than 16 cylinders smoothly churning away under the graceful arc of a long Made in America hood.

      The Mercury Messenger Concept descends from the ceiling of COBO Arena at the 2003 NAIAS. Does it bring news of a revitalized Mercury? Not yet…

      Ford sets the stage for what would become the next great phase of the pony car and horsepower war with the introduction of a retro Mustang concept at the 2003 NAIAS.

      The Dodge Slingshot Concept on display at the 2005 NAIAS was a sporty little coupe targeted towards a younger crowd on the lower end of the income spectrum. The styling is sharp but its 3-cylinder engine was only good for 100-hp and 10-second dash to 60 mph.

      As far as stunning cars go the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren pretty much takes the cake, shown here on display at the 2005 NAIAS.

      The Honda S2000 is sitting in the spotlight at the 2004 NAIAS.

      Could the GM Hy-wire really be the transportation of the future? Who knows, but shown here is the “skateboard” chassis of the GM Hy-wire at the 2005 NAIAS.

      Journalists look on as the Saturn Curve is moved from its stage debut to its show display stand at the 2004 NAIAS.

      The Saab 9-2X combines Swedish quirkiness with Japanese engineering in this Saab / Subaru hybrid of a hatch, seen here on display at the 2004 NAIAS.