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The redesigned 2010 Ford Taurus is among the many
upcoming products on display at the Washington Auto
Show. (photos by Brady Holt)
The two biggest auto shows in the United States are in Los Angeles and Detroit. That's where automakers unveil most of their unpcoming products and concept cars.
And because Washington's auto show comes just after those, the D.C. area is among the first of the dozens of smaller shows to get a look at all these new products.
I've stressed time and again in this space that you need to go to the auto show yourself. It's a good way to go car-shopping, and you can pick up $50 from the Ford booth to boot.
But for those of you who can't go to the show -- or want to see what's there before you do go (you have just today and tomorrow) -- you have lots of photos to look at. Click the links to see the cars you're most interested in, and let me know in an e-mail or comment if there's something missing that you'd like to see added.
(Following the spirit of the show's organizers, you'll find photos of strange but environmentally-friendly vehicles more than expensive exotic cars. That's in no small part because there were no crowds blocking the camera around the strange but environmentally-friendly vehicles, while there were around the Rolls-Royces.)
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2009 Audi R8: Despite the comment above, the R8 is an expensive exotic car. But it's one of those cars that's always worth taking pictures of.
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2009 Audi Q5: A compact entry-luxury SUV that will compete against the BMW X3 and new Mercedes-Benz GLK, the Q5 will go on sale early this year.
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2010 Audi S4: The high-performance version of the A4 entry-luxury sedan, the redesigned S4 will go on sale this fall.
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2009 BMW 7-Series: BMW's large luxury sedan is redesigned with a new look and more features. It will go on sale this spring.
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2009 BMW Z4: BMW's 2-seat convertible is redesigned with a retractable hardtop roof, and will go on sale this summer to compete against the Mercedes-Benz SLK and Porsche Boxster.
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Hardtop raised
2010 Buick LaCrosse: The redesigned LaCrosse midsize sedan, based on a new GM platform shared with the company's European Opel division, will compete against well-equipped Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys as well as the base versions of the Acura TL and Lexus ES350 when it goes on sale this summer.
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2010 Cadillac CTS wagon: The CTS won awards as a sedan, and the new station wagon version should add a dose of practicality to compete against the Audi A4 and BMW 3-Series wagons and the Infiniti EX35. It goes on sale this spring.
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2010 Cadillac SRX: The redesigned SRX gets smaller but more stylish to compete against the Lexus RX350 more than the 7-passenger Acura MDX. It goes on sale this summer.
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2010 Chevrolet Camaro: The long-awaited reborn Camaro will go on sale early this year to challenge the redesigned Ford Mustang and reintroduced Dodge Challenger.
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze: This high-mpg compact sedan will replace the Cobalt in Chevrolet's lineup when it goes on sale in the first half of next year.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox: Chevrolet's smallest SUV will continue to slot between compact and midsize competitors when it goes on sale this summer, but it will be bring an extra dose of refinement.
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Chevrolet Orlando concept: A production version of this seven-passenger crossover is expected to go on sale next year.
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2011 Chevrolet Volt: General Motors is promising that the plug-in Volt will go 40 miles without gasoline when it goes on sale late next year or in early 2011.
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Chrysler 200C EV concept: An electric-powered rear-wheel-drive sedan that Chrysler says matches the Chevrolet Volt. GM has made a much stronger commitment to producing its electric car, however.
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Chrysler Town and Country EV: Another electric Chrysler concept, this one based on the existing Town and Country minivan.
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Dodge Circuit EV: Yet another electric Chrysler concept that may or may not be produced, this one based on the Lotus Europa sports car.
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2010 Fisker Karma: Radically styled plug-in hybrid luxury sedan that's scheduled to go on sale this fall as an environmentally-friendly alternative to existing luxury cars.
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Fisker Sunset concept: Luxury plug-in hybrid sports car that may or may not join the Karma sedan in Fisker's production model line.
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Ford Explorer concept: As if the company doesn't already have enough crossover SUVs, the company plans to convert the truck-based Explorer into a car-based vehicle based (presumably very loosely) on this concept car next year.
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2010 Ford Fusion: Ford's midsize sedan is updated with a fresh look, improved gas mileage, and a new hybrid version. It goes on sale next month.
Fusion Sport front view
Fusion Sport rear view
Fusion Hybrid front view
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2010 Ford Mustang: The retro muscle car is updated with new styling to prepare for the upcoming new Camaro, and goes on sale this spring.
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Mustang GT500 front view
Mustang GT500 rear view
2010 Ford Taurus: Ford's large sedan is redesigned with a new focus on style to combat lagging sales. The Taurus with the new look borrowed from Ford's European products will go on sale this summer.
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2009 Honda Civic NGV: The version of the popular Civic compact sedan that uses clean natural gas instead of regular gasoline, hooked up to its home refueling unit.
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2009 Honda FCX Clarity: This midsize sedan is already available for lease, but only in minimal numbers until its fuel cell technology becomes more cost-effective.
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2010 Honda Insight: This new hybrid is taking on the best-selling Toyota Prius. Though its fuel economy ratings won't be as high as the Toyota's, its price will be lower.
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2010 Infiniti G37 convertible: The droptop version of Infiniti's entry-luxury car will have a rectractable hardtop when it goes on sale this spring.
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Kewet EV: This electric car looks like a cross between a Smart ForTwo and a 1988 Honda Civic. It's sold only in Norway.
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2010 Kia Soul: This new space-efficient small wagon evokes the spirit, value, and gas mileage of the original Scion xB. It goes on sale this spring.
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2010 Lexus IS C: A convertible version of Lexus's entry-luxury IS sedan goes on sale with a retractable hardtop roof later this year.
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2010 Lexus RX350: The redesigned version of the popular entry-luxury SUV upgrades its mechanical components but keeps a similar appearance and shrinks inside. It goes on sale later this month.
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2010 Lexus RX450h: The hybrid version of the redesigned RX, the RX450h will continue to offer a blend of performance and gas mileage rather than strive for minimal fuel consumption when it goes on sale later this month.
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Lincoln C concept: The compact C gets 43 miles per gallon on the highway, but Ford has made no promises that the car will be produced. If it were, it would compete against such cars as the Audi A3.
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2010 Lincoln MKT: The luxury version of Ford's boxy Flex crossover looks nothing like its downmarket sibling. It will compete with the Acura MDX and Buick Enclave when it goes on sale this summer.
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2010 Lincoln MKZ: The upscale version of the Ford Fusion is updated with a bigger grille and a new interior. It goes on sale this spring.
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2010 Mazda 3: A redesigned version of the compact hatchback and sedan will offer a fresh look and a bit more interior space when it goes on sale later this year.
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class F-Cell: A fuel cell version of the compact hatchback Mercedes-Benz sells in European markets that's not destined for U.S. sales.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz GLK: A new compact entry-luxury SUV that went on sale last month to compete against the BMW X3.
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2010 Mercury Milan Hybrid: Like the mechanically related Ford Fusion, the redesigned Milan sees fresh styling, better gas mileage, and an available hybrid version. The 2010 model goes on sale this spring.
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2009 Mini Cooper convertible: Mini redesigned its retro coupe a year ago; now the convertible has adopted the same changes. It goes on sale next month.
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Mini E: An electric version of the Mini Cooper has been leased to a few customers, but it's not clear if or when the program will expand further.
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Mitsubishi i-MiEV concept: This electric-powered version of the i subcompact car popular in Japan is unlikely to see mass production in the U.S., though a few American firms have them for testing.
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2010 Nissan Cube: A small boxy wagon based on the solid but bland Nissan Versa. Already available in Japan, the Cube will come stateside this spring.
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2009 Nissan GT-R: Nissan's performance car goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under four seconds. Not everyone loves the look, but it's inarguably fast.
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Pontiac Fiero electric/solar car: A 1985 Pontiac converted by its owner to run without gasoline.
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Saturn Flextreme concept: Though General Motors's Saturn brand may not be around by the time a form of this car sees production, its basic idea of combining gas-electric hybrid technology with fuel-efficient diesel engines is bound to turn up again somewhere.
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Tesla Roadster: The electric-powered luxury sports car went on sale last year, but the company still hopes to expand to mass-market environmentally friendly cars.
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Toyota iQ EV concept: An electric version of Toyota's take on the Smart ForTwo. But with Toyota still deciding whether the U.S. will ever even get the standard gasoline-powered iQ, don't count on this being more than a concept.
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2010 Toyota Prius: The best-selling hybrid car enters its third generation with more gas mileage, more features, and more interior space. It goes on sale this spring.
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Toyota RAV4 EV: A decade ago, Toyota sold a few electric versions of its RAV4 compact SUV. A few are still floating around.
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Volkswagen BlueSport concept: A diesel-powered roadster that would blend fun and fuel economy if it makes it beyond the concept stage.
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If you want to see these cars and hundreds more, you've got just today and tomorrow to do it. Get cracking!
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