In pictures: Detroit Auto Show 2017

The latest models and concepts from the North American International Auto Show in Motor City

Global automakers kicked off 2017 displaying a wide array of future vehicles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Luxury sedans and small sport utility vehicles jostled for the spotlight along with electric cars and diesel-powered pickup trucks. When it came to industry profits, the trucks and SUVs were at centre-stage.

Here we look at some of the vehicles which were in the spotlight at the show.

People walk by the Audi display. PHOTO: REUTERS

A 2017 Ford GT is displayed. PHOTO: REUTERS

Interior view of the Volkswagen I.D. Buzz electric concept vehicle. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Lincoln Navigator concept SUV. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Mercedes-Benz EQ electric concept car. PHOTO: REUTERS

A 2018 Ford F-150 "King Ranch" pickup truck. PHOTO: REUTERS

Mercedes Benz vehicles. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Infiniti QX50 concept car. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Audi Q8 concept SUV. PHOTO: REUTERS

A 2018 Mercedes AMG GT C Edition 50. PHOTO: REUTERS

A 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Infiniti QX50 concept car. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Nissan Vmotion 2.0 concept car. PHOTO: REUTERS

Interior view of the Infiniti QX50 concept car. PHOTO: REUTERS

The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Edition 50. PHOTO: REUTERS

The Audi Q8 concept car. PHOTOI: REUTERS

Volkswagen presents a new concept for an electric minibus "I.D.Buzz" the latest in a series of prototypes for a vehicle that would revive the 1960s era vehicle that helped VW gain a foothold in the United States market. PHOTO: REUTERS

Rear quarter detail view of a 2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV. PHOTO: REUTERS

The 2018 Lexus LS 500. PHOTO: REUTERS

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG Dieter Zetsche speaks in front of the revealed Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. PHOTO: REUTERS

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas (L) and Tiguan are unveiled. PHOTO: REUTERS

John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, introduces Lightning McQueen from Disney Pixar's 'Cars 3'. PHOTO: REUTERS