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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: Workers polish a covered vehicle at the Ford display during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: The Toyota exhibit is shown during a media preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    The Mercedes Benz exhibit is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The Audi exhibit is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The 2013 Mini Cooper exhibit is displayed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The BMW i8 concept is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The Volkswagen exhibit shows the 2013 line of automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The 2013 Toyota Prius v is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Dodge CEO Reid Bigland speaks at the 2013 Dodge Dart unveiling during the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Cadillac reveals the ATS, its first compact car since the 1980's introduced by GM North America President Mark Reuss at the College for Creative Studies Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit, Michigan, Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    The new 2013 1.6 liter EcoBoost Ford Fusion will be assembled in both Flat Rock and Hermosillo Mexico. The Fusion was on display for media preview Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Ford Product Development Center in Dearborn, Michigan. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    The new 2013 1.6 liter EcoBoost Ford Fusion will be assembled in both Flat Rock and Hermosillo Mexico. The Fusion was on display for media preview Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Ford Product Development Center in Dearborn, Michigan. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    The new 2013 1.6 liter EcoBoost Ford Fusion will be assembled in both Flat Rock and Hermosillo Mexico. The Fusion was on display for media preview Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Ford Product Development Center in Dearborn, Michigan. (Mandi Wright/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Cadillac reveals the ATS, its first compact car since the 1980's including appearances by GM CEO Dan Akerson and GM North America President Mark Reuss at the College for Creative Studies Taubman Center for Design Education in Detroit, Michigan, Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Kathleen Galligan/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    In this undated photo provided by Dodge Brand Media, the 2013 Dodge Dart is shown. The reinvented compact, which debuts at the Detroit auto show Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, is nothing like its predecessor from the 1960s and ‘70s. But Chrysler is counting on the Dart, and its zippy name, to help it sell more small cars and continue its recent revival. (AP Photo/Dodge Brand Media)
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    Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, and Andy Goss, President, Land Rover North America, hold the North American Truck of the Year trophy for the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik, right, and Hyundai President Seong Hyon Park, second from right, peel off a sticker awarding the 2012 Hyundai Elantra as the North American Car of the Year, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    This photo provided by Hyundai Motor America, shows the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, winner of the North American Car of The Year award at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Hyundai Motor America)
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    The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. The Hyundai Elantra edged out the Ford Focus and Volkwagen Passat Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, to win the 2012 North American Car of the Year award.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Derrick Kuzak, Ford group vice president, introduces the 2013 Ford Fusion is introduced during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    The 2013 Ford Fusion is introduced during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Mercedes-Benz Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars Dr. Dieter Zetsche unveils the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    Mercedes-Benz unveils the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: The Mercedes-Benz exhibit is shown during media preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: Part of the General Motors Chevrolet exhibit is shown during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: Workers polish a covered vehicle at the Ford display during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: The Toyota exhibit is shown during a media preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: The 2012 Subaru Impreza is shown during a media preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    Ford President and CEO, Alan Mulally, is interviewed during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    Dodge CEO Reid Bigland speaks about the new 2013 Dodge Dart compact sedan unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 9: Chrysler Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne gets interviewed during a media preview of the 2013 Dodge Dart at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 9: Reid Bigland, Dodge brand President and CEO, introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 09: The 2013 Ford Fusion is introduced during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 09: Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of global product development at Ford, introduces the 2013 Ford Fusion during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 09: The 2013 Ford Fusion is introduced during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 9: The Toyota exhibit is shown during a media preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    A Harley-Davidson Inc. Fat Bob motorcycle is displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    Nissan Motor Co. vehicles are displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    Visitors inspect a Toyota Motor Corp. Fortuner sport-utility vehicle (SUV) displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    A Renault SA DeZir electric concept vehicle is displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    A Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. XA Alpha concept sport-utility vehicle (SUV) is displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    Suzuki Motorcycle India Ltd.'s Hayate motorcycle, right, and Swish 125 scooter are displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    A Suzuki Motorcycle India Ltd. GSR 750 motorcycle is displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    The Daimler AG Mercedes-Benz logo is seen on the hood of an E-Class 350 CDI Blue Efficiency vehicle at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. Automakers are focusing on faster-growing emerging markets to make up for reduced demand in Europe as the region's economy slows with the sovereign-debt crisis as the New Delhi auto show opens this week. Photographer: Graham Crouch/Bloomberg
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    Mercedes-Benz shows off the 2nd ever produced 1952 Mercedes 1952 300SL during the unveiling the all-new sixth-generation SL 550 on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on Sunday, January 8, 2012. (Jarrad Henderson/Detroit Free Press/MCT)
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