January 15, 2013

What if you could exit your car through gull-wing doors and control its interior features with a wave of your hand? Would a back-seat wine cooler enhance your driving experience? These are just a few ideas car makers are testing at the Detroit auto show over the next two weeks.

The North American International Auto Show kicks off the car industry's pageant season, giving would-be tire-kickers a preview of new models and technology headed to show rooms.

Auto makers care what people think of "concept" cars: Positive reactions to prototypes can help push vehicles into production. The latest generation Chevrolet Camaro, first showcased in 2006, is one example.
 

Source
The Wall Street Journal