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The first week of 2017 isn\u2019t over yet but Detroit just wants to get on with it, so come Friday the 6th, the doors will swing open to the hottest new cars […]","datePublished":"2017-01-05","dateModified":"2017-01-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Christmas decorations are still up in some homes and yet here we have the first major car show of the year.The first week of 2017 isn\u2019t over yet but Detroit just wants to get on with it, so come Friday the 6th, the doors will swing open to the hottest new cars coming our way in 2017 and beyond.So what can we expect to be in attendance?Audi Q8 ConceptIt may technically be a concept but this new coupe-like SUV will appear in Detroit in a near-production state. Audi\u2019s Q range of SUVs have been criticised for looking too similar to each other in the past, being slapped with the \u2018Russian doll\u2019 label. So the Q8\u2019s design will take a different direction to set it apart from the rest of the range.These sketches reveal an imposing front-end with a more aggressive front grille, while Audi\u2019s head of design has said the Q8\u2019s overall look \u201cstrongly evokes sportiness and prestige\u201d. With just four seats, the car will be incredibly spacious and comfortable.BMW 5 SeriesWe told you all about the seventh-generation 5 Series back in October, but the E-Class rival will make its world premiere in Detroit, ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in February.Also rivalling the Jaguar XF, the executive favourite is more refined than ever before, significantly lighter, safer and more fuel efficient.It sits on the same new lightweight chassis as its 7 Series sibling and uses the same clever self-driving system that combines sensors, cameras and radars to drive by itself on motorways up to 130mph.Prices start from \u00a340,120 for the 530i, reaching up to \u00a343,835 for the 530d.BMW Concept X2Okay, this was revealed in Paris, back in September, but this will be the first time that BMW\u2019s new compact SUV will appear in public on US soil.As with the Q8, the word \u2018concept\u2019 is tacked in there but don\u2019t expect many drastic changes to this show car when the finished X2 production car appears in showrooms late 2017\/early 2018.Prices are set to start from just under \u00a330,000, slotting it nicely between the X1 and X3. More on the X2 here.Mercedes-Benz E-Class CoupeIn case you missed our in-depth look at the new E-Class Coupe in December, the swoop-backed two-door cruiser is based heavily on the original saloon-shaped E-Class, which Merc claims is the world\u2019s most intelligent executive saloon, due to its raft of active safety systems. The car goes on sale here in April.Rinspeed OasisHands up, who fancies a self-driving two-seater city car with solar panels and a small garden on the dashboard?This wacky concept originally surfaced online in December but it\u2019ll appear in Detroit after its debut at Las Vegas\u2019 Consumer Electronics Show in the same week.The car\u2019s front wheels can turn on their own axis, which means next to no turning circle in a bizarre homage to Star Wars\u2019 R2D2.Rinspeed reckons that \u2018the ultimate eye-catcher is the small garden with enough space for growing radishes or even little Bonsai trees\u2019. What every motorist wants surely…Volkswagen I.DOne of the outcomes from VW\u2019s emissions-cheating scandal in 2015 was a heavy focus on electric cars, so from around 2020, the brand will offer a new family of battery-powered cars, based on its new MEB modular platform.We already know that the first family member will be a Golf-sized hatchback, as revealed at 2016\u2019s Paris Motor Show, but in Detroit, we\u2019ll meet the second – \u2018a multi-functional vehicle for a new era\u2019.It is believed to be a minivan, not that you can tell from these teaser shots…The North American International Auto Show opens to public between January 8-22 in Detroit\u2019s Cobo Center. 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