On Monday one of the most important auto shows in the US gotunderway. This is not just a time to show off in-dash navigation screen systems andcar radio units that are smarter than the average college grad. No these showsare about all things new and automotive. Each year the Detroit Auto Show is thespot where the car industry strut’s their stuff for the US audience. Not onlydo they show what they can do but they also show what “you” as a consumer canbuy.
Honda came in with new models under the Honda name as wellas some updated Acura models. Over thelast few years the Honda models have become kind of stagnant, boring style andout dated looks. The reveals of two of their major designs may have changedthat, the Accord Coupe and TL Sedan both got a major 2012 update, which looksgreat. Chrysler showed off a number of new updates for current models, the 200got the super S pack which seems to be the closest thing to a tuner package Chryslerhas ever offered.
Chevy stepped into the arena with a few concept cars thatare supposed to be aimed at the younger crowd. While they are unique, I thinkmany car companies forget that a car has to look good before it can be “cool”.The example of this sis the 130R and the 140S which both are supposed to be hip…butare not good looking. This is an issue that many car companies run into, in conceptvehicles or production. Toyota and Subaruare a great example together they created the FT-86 concept. A great looking 2door coupe but once it hit production it had been so toned down and softened itjust blend into the car world like a failed Taurus model. Mini stopped by to show off the Mini coupeconvertible which looks great while Cadillac showed off their new 3 series competitor.
The show continues till the end of the say today and givesthe people of Detroit the chance to get an up close and personal look at theideas coming up for grabs. Not only could people see the concepts but they alsoget to give input and change how the future of the automobile will change. 
