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Ford features the largest display at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Ford Motor Company may have shed a brand in the past year but they used the extra space at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show to offer an absolutely massive display for the Ford brand.

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Mitsubishi Will Introduce Concept Global Small Car in Geneva

Mitsubishi is the latest Japanese manufacturer to announce its plans for the 2011 Geneva Auto Show with its introduction of the Mitsubishi Concept Global Small that shows what the company plans to deliver when it is built in 2012 in Thailand.

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Chevrolet Sold a New Vehicle Every 7.4 Seconds Worldwide in 2010

The news that Chevrolet sold a new vehicle every 7.4 seconds worldwide may mean it’s time to rework that old slogan of theirs to “It’s as international as cricket, Tandoori and Chevrolet” because it’s as American as baseball, apple pie and Chevrolet just doesn’t reflect what the brand is about any more.

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Michelin Challenge Design succeeds again at 2011 NAIAS

Michelin North America, Inc. (“Michelin”) created the annual Michelin Challenge Design™ to celebrate, promote, publicize and give visibility to original creative thinking and innovation in vehicle design. The displays from international entries for 2011 NAIAS look like another success.

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Michelin Challenge Design a success at 2011 Detroit Auto Show

Looks like a Formula 1 or a super ultralight for 2020. Whatver the models shown, though, human ingenuity is alive and well around the world.

GM EN-V shown at Michelin Challenge display ay 2011 NAIAS

An example of the corporate partnerships necessary to make this kind of program a long-term success.

Wild future shows Michelin designs from all over the world

Created to recognize and support design by providing an opportunity for designers from all over the world to present their most interesting works at one of the world's premiere auto shows, the program has seen dramatic growth it its first decade.

Speaking of an interesting work!

Holden Commodore Top Car in Australia for 15 Years

An astute observer once said that Australians are the people Americans wish they were, which makes sense when one considers the fact that the Holden Commodore has been Australia’s top-selling car for 15 years and Americans wanted but were denied a long love affair like Australia’s when it came to our shores.

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CCS student shows interior design for truck at 2011 NAIAS

Interior design implies a truck interior.

CCS student shows 3-wheel vision at 2011 NAIAS

3 wheel vehicle display was right up front.

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