Among the big hits at the show are Honda’s CRZ, General Motors’ Cadillac CTSY and Ford Motor’s Verve, all of which arrive in showrooms later this year or early next year.

SmartUSA already has 30,000 orders for its small, quirky smart car, which will cost you $18,000 fully loaded, but give your great gas mileage and make parking a lot easier.

In a wide-ranging interview, GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner talks about the potential for hybrid and ethanol-powered vehicles, the impact of high gasoline prices on the industry and the automaker's continuing turnaround.

Hot cars, fast cars, maybe even your next car. Hybrids, crossovers or old favorites. There are dozens of new and restyled vehicles from all over the world on display. Take a tour of our showroom.

Jim Press, who left Toyota to be the US automaker's vice chairman and president, says he likes the company's products, management team and chances to win. Watch the interview.