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    A Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) i8 Concept vehicle stands on display at the company's booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    A Bentley Motors Ltd. Continental GT Speed Convertible stands on display at the company's booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    A worker dusts off a Porsche SE Panamera GTS ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    A reflection of the Denso Corp. booth is cast over the Nissan Motor Co. booth as a worker makes preparations ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    Workers prepare a display at the General Motor Co. Chevrolet booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    Workers prepare displays at the General Motor Co. Chevrolet booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Compass sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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    The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Compass sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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    The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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    The Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT sits during the unveiling at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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    Mike Manley, president of Chrysler Group LLC's Jeep brand and head of international operations for Chrysler Group, left, and Ralph Gilles, president and chief executive officer of SRT Brand and Motorsports for Chrysler Group LLC, smile on stage during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Mike Manley; Ralph Gilles
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    Sergio Marchionne, chief executive officer of Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat SpA, center, laughs during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Sergio Marchionne
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    The interior of the Chrysler Group LLC 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is seen during the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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    The silhouette of a worker is seen at the Porsche SE booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
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    Mark Reuss, General Motors Vice President and President, North America, talks about the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, second from left, at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Infiniti Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura stands next to the newly unveiled Q50 sedan, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    The Lincoln MKC Concept is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    Ford Motor Co., Executive Chairman Bill Ford, left, and President of CEO Alan Mulally stand next to the Lincoln MKC Concept after it was unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    Daniel F. Akerson, General Motors Chairman and Chief Executive Officer speaks to reporters at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is revealed at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The Lincoln MKC Concept is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    The Lincoln MKC Concept is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hangs on a wall at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The Lincoln MKC Concept is unveiled during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    The Infiniti Q50 sedan is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    Ford Motor Co., Executive Chairman Bill Ford addresses the media on the history of the Lincoln Motor Co., before the unveiling of the Lincoln MKC Concept during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Infiniti introduces the 2014 Q50 to replace their best-selling G sedan at the North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. The auto show will be open to the public January 19-27. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 14: The new Lincoln MKC crossover concept vehicle makes its world debut at the media preview of the 2013 North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI, - JANUARY 14: The new Lincoln MKC crossover concept vehicle makes its world debut at the media preview of the 2013 North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: People visit the Fiat exhibit at the 2013 North American International Auto Show media preview at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Cars are displayed at the Jaguar exhibit at the 2013 North American International Auto Show media preview at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: Cars are displayed at the Ford exhibit at the 2013 North American International Auto Show media preview at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: People visit the Audi exhibit at the 2013 North American International Auto Show media preview at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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    David Paul Morris - Bloomberg
    A worker covers a Toyota Motor Corp. Scion ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    Workers make preparations at the Toyota Motor Corp. booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    David Paul Morris - Bloomberg
    Workers prepare a display at the Toyota Motor Corp. booth ahead of the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Detroit auto show runs through Jan. 27 and will display over 500 vehicles, representing the most innovative designs in the world. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg
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    Paul Sancya - AP
    Fred Diaz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ram Truck Brand, stands with the Ram 1500 after the vehicle was awarded the North American Truck of the Year at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Chrysler Group Ram Division President Fred Diaz accepts the award for the Dodge Ram 1500 as North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    The Mini exhibit appears on display at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    TONY DING - AP
    Chrysler SRT Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles steps out of a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    Chrysler SRT Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles speaks about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    TONY DING - AP
    The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    TONY DING - AP
    The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    The Audi exhibit is shown at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The BMW 4 Series Coupe Concept appears on display at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Cadillac Chief Engineer David Leone kneels in front of the Cadillac ATS which was named North American Car of the Year at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
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    The Mercedes-Benz SLK250, left, sits on display at the media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    The Audi exhibit is shown at media previews for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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    Mike Manley, President and CEO of Jeep, talks about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    Chrysler SRT Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles, left, talks about the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    The 2014 Jeep Compass is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    The 2014 Jeep Compass is introduced at the North American International Auto Show, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
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    Bill Pugliano - Getty Images
    DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 14: The new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee makes its world debut at the media preview of the 2013 North American International Auto Show at the Cobo Center January 14, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. Approximately 6,000 members of the media from 68 countries are attending the show this year. The 2013 NAIAS opens to the public January 19th. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)
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