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Detroit motor show

2009's first motor show to boast 50 new car debuts

The Detroit motor show kicks off on January 11 2009, with 50 cars making their debut either globally or in the US. While the show has had a few losses - a handful of manufacturers have turned their back on the show which takes place at one of Motor City's gloomiest ever periods - many other car makers are showing off brand new metal, some of which is pretty desirable stuff.

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Keep checking back as reports from the show floor come in. Scroll the list below to find out more about the cars appearing and share your views on the forum.

DETROIT CONCEPT CARS (VIDEO)

DETROIT VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS

DETROIT GIRLS (VIDEO)

DETROIT GALLERY NEW

DETROIT GALLERY II NEW

DETROIT GALLERY III NEW

Audi Sportback concept NEW

Audi R8 V10 UPDATED

Bentley GTC Speed

BMW Z4

Cadillac Converj NEW

Chevrolet Camaro vs Mustang GT500 NEW

Fisker Karma saloon and CC NEW

Jaguar XFR and XKR

Jaguar XF Diesel S

Kia Soulster

Maserati Quattroporte GT S

Mercedes SLR McLaren Stirling Moss UPDATED

Mercedes BlueZero and E-class

Mini Convertible

Shelby Mustang GT500

Subaru Legacy

Volvo S60 sports saloon

VW BlueSport roadster NEW

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