Imagination, innovation and even a bit of whimsy. That's concept cars, which have a time-honored role at auto shows. From Toyota's A-BAT to BMW's X-6 to the Land Rover LRX, there's some out-of-the-box design and engineering on display at the North American International Auto Show.

Three Cars Turning Heads On The Floor

Among the big hits at the show are Honda’s CRZ, General Motors’ Cadillac CTSY and Ford Motor’s Verve, all of which arrive in showrooms later this year or early next year.

Coming To A City Near You
SmartUSA already has 30,000 orders for its small, quirky smart car, which will cost you $18,000 fully loaded, but give your great gas mileage and make parking a lot easier.

General Motors Boss Drives Forward

In a wide-ranging interview, GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner talks about the potential for hybrid and ethanol-powered vehicles, the impact of high gasoline prices on the industry and the automaker's continuing turnaround.

Slideshow: Car Candy At The Show

Hot cars, fast cars, maybe even your next car. Hybrids, crossovers or old favorites. There are dozens of new and restyled vehicles from all over the world on display. Take a tour of our showroom.

Impressed With Chrysler
Jim Press, who left Toyota to be the US automaker's vice chairman and president, says he likes the company's products, management team and chances to win. Watch the interview.

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THE ROAD TO DETROIT

Detroit Auto Show Slideshows

Show Faves
Panel favorites and the biggest surprises of the show, with CNBC's Mike Hegedus & Phil Lebeau.
Detroit's Comeback
The big three's attempt to fight back and gain market share from competitors in Europe and Asia, with CNBC's Phil Lebeau
Ms. Saturday Night
Spending time with the beautiful people (and Kid Rock) at the Detroit Auto Show, with CNBC's Jane Wells.
Toyota Segment Buster
The Toyota Venza, a crossover that Toyota calls an auto industry segment buster, with CNBC's Phil Lebeau.
Ford F 150
Parsing the new Ford F-150, the best selling truck in the world, with CNBC's Phil Lebeau,
China Invasion
A host of new cars are coming from the Mainland and there's some question about whether they're ready for prime time, with CNBC's Phil Lebeau.
BMW X-6
A luxury crossover coupe/SUV from BMW, the new X-6, with CNBC's Phil Lebeau