January 20, 2012

Auto Briefs

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Green Thinking: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2012/02/kia_unveils_electric_cars_ford_weaves_plastic_into_fabric.html">Kia unveils electric cars; Ford weaves plastic into fabric
Autobiography: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2012/02/their_1968_buick_skylark_was_a_family_affair.html">Their 1968 Buick Skylark is a family affair
Auto Briefs: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2012/02/kia_leads_cost-of-ownership_rankings_toyotas_fleet_sales.html">Kia leads cost-of-ownership rankings; Toyota's fleet sales
Car Talk: <a href="http://blog.nwautos.com/2012/02/driving_technique_may_strain_tires_but_not_that_much.html">Driving technique may strain tires, but not that much

Autoweek's picks for best of Detroit show

Clockwise from top left: Ford Fusion, Dodge Dart, Porsche 911 Cabriolet, Acura NSX.

Autoweek's editors have named their top picks from the Detroit auto show, which wraps on Jan. 22. Their favorites:

Best in show: Ford Fusion
Also considered: Dodge Dart and Acura NSX

Most significant: Dodge Dart
Also considered: Ford Fusion, BMW 3-series and Cadillac ATS

Best concept: Acura NSX
Also considered: Lexus LF-LC, Lincoln MKZ and Toyota NS4

Most fun: Porsche 911 Cabriolet
Also considered: Mini Cooper roadster, Hyundai Veloster Turbo and Mercedes-Benz SL

— NWautos staff