New Cars for the New Year

General Motors Vice Chairman of Global Product Operations Thomas Stephens happily accepts the North American Car of the Year Award for the Chevrolet Volt on a press day for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.

Ford Motor Company showcases the future with its new line of electric cars.

Calling all Jeep lovers: President and CEO of Jeep, Mike Manley, just unveiled the new 2011 Jeep Compass.

Is it a lounge or a car? The interior of the Kia KV7 concept car is revealed during the press days at the Detroit Auto Show.

Local television journalist Randy Bhirdo has an emotional moment with the new 2011 Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.

Prepare for takeoff, Benz lovers, as you feast your eyes on the new Mercedes-Benz gull-winged SLS E-cell roadster.

You've seen the commercials. Could gasoline- operated vehicles really be obsolete in the next few years? The new Toyota Prius hybrid is powered with an electric boost ' a simple plug-in.

Beep. Beep. Mini USA reveals the new Mini Paceman concept car, a sportier 2-door version of the Countryman SUV.

A Ford C-max Energi hybrid is seen on display during the press days for the North American International Auto show in Detroit, MI.

Jonathan Browning, President and CEO of Volkswagen America, announced that the Passat will be built in Chattanooga, TN, creating 12,000 jobs.

Spectators, car executives and members of the press check out all the new 2011 cars on display at the North American International Auto show in Detroit, MI.