Among the concept vehicles debuting in Detroit this year, a spate of fuel-saving crossover utility vehicles may be most significant, especially because some seem to be nearly ready for production.
While French carmakers Renault, Citroen and Peugeot undoubtedly took the glitz prize at their home show, various winsome machines coming to North America were also unveiled there.
Haute couture isn't confined to the fashion runways in Paris; it will be highly evident in the vehicle displays at the auto show opening here this week.