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Detroit Auto Show Diversions

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We've already told you which concept and production cars were the big winners and losers at the Detroit auto show, but that’s not all there is to see and do when you get to Cobo Hall. Check out what else we saw on a quick tour of the place.

Michelin's Bibendum even made it to the show, though I found him in the Michigan Hall basement.

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Mini had a driving simulator complete with a go-kart chassis at its stand for would-be Michael Schumachers to test their skills.

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For media types in search of a less-involved racing experience, Volkswagen had a slot-car track in its corner of the show floor.

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Tucked within the BMW display was one of the company's newest bikes, the K 1200 R Sport, which, at $14,875, costs more than a base Mazda3.

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Scion's wall of cars was fairly impressive. Too bad you couldn't get near any of them for a closer look.

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Finally, here's a spot for some peace and quiet … except, not really. It's a demonstration pod for the Dynaudio sound system available in Volkswagens.



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2007 Detroit Auto Show: Kia Kue Concept

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The Kia Kue may look like just another two-door hatchback concept, but it actually packs a muscular 400-hp, 4.6-liter supercharged V-8 engine underneath the hood. This concept is mostly a design study to highlight the company’s new head of design. That doesn’t mean much on its face, but officials said we can expect to see the Kue’s looks pop up in future Kia products. 

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2007 Detroit Auto Show: A World of New Mini Coopers

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I busted onto the show floor before the first official press conference of the day but there was already plenty to see. My first stop was the Mini booth to catch the all-new — yet remarkably similar-looking — Mini Cooper. The booth had the Mini Cooper, Mini Cooper S, Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works Edition and even a fun Checker paint job — still getting its checked roof applied.

Overall, I was impressed by how good the new Mini looks. The single grilled is much preferable to the split job of the previous model, and the interior quality is also a welcome step up, as well. Miniphiles can check out the photos below.

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Get your hands off of my Mini!

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Mmmm...carbon fiber.

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Scion tC Series 3.0 Gets Spotlight in Detroit

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Scion has released special editions of all its cars before, but none have been as radical as the new tC Series 3.0. The most striking element is the huge body kit on the front that lowers the car’s stance. The Scion emblem has been removed from the grille — heresy in the automotive world. Scion will produce 2,500 of the limited edition, costing $2,580 over the base $16,400 price when it hits dealers in February.

Included in the package are suede-like two-tone Alcantara seats, a 160-watt Pioneer sound system with subwoofer, LED taillights and more. We’ll see it in person in Detroit, but what we’re really waiting to see are the new Scion models that will be on display there.

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