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Auto Show 2013: Detroit Prepares For North American International Auto Show

Get Ready For The Auto Show
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The Lexus LF-LC concept is introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Start your engines, car lovers. The 2013 auto show in downtown Detroit begins Monday, with two weeks of cars, cars and more cars to satiate even the biggest four-wheeled fanatics.

The North American International Auto Show kicks off with a two-day media preview on Jan. 14 and 15. During that time, Detroit will be flooded with more than 6,000 international journalists as the Big Three and other automakers unveil the newest cars. According to Autoweek, automakers plan 50 car reveals for the show, including the anticipated 2014 Chevy Corvette C7, BMW 4-series coupe, 2014 Jeep Liberty and Cadillac ELR.

While you need a hard-to-come-by press pass to get in for the first two days, locals are better served by waiting until later in the week anyways -- downtown Detroit will be mobbed, even more than during sporting events.

On Wednesday, Jan. 16. and Thursday, Jan. 17, the auto industry gets its own preview, where you can see engineers on their hands and knees with tape measures, checking out rival car companies' creations. NAIAS then hosts the auto show's black tie Charity Preview from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday to benefit organizations including the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, March of Dimes Metro Detroit and the Children's Center. According to the NAIAS website, the Charity Preview has raised more than $87 million for regional children's charities since 1976.

The show then opens its doors to the public every day at 9 a.m. for nine days beginning Saturday, Jan. 19.

Check back with HuffPost Detroit in the next week to see all the newest cars, automakers' big announcements, a guide for out-of-towners, what to do when you leave Cobo Hall and -- if we can sneak our way in -- dispatches from the best parties.

Below, check out some of the big reveals from last year's auto show. For more information on the 2013 NAIAS, including hours, tickets and a countdown clock to help you pass the seconds until Monday, click on over to the auto show's official website.

2012 Detroit Auto Show Highlights Day One
2013 Dodge Dart(01 of28)
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Reid Bigland, Dodge brand President and CEO, introduces the new 2013 Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2013 Dodge Dart(02 of28)
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The new 2013 Dodge Dart during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Geoff ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2013 Ford Fusion(03 of28)
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Workers polish a covered vehicle at the Ford display during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS opens to the public January 14th and continues through January 22nd. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2013 Ford Fusion(04 of28)
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The unveiling the 2013 Ford Fusion during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Volkwagen Jetta Hybrid(05 of28)
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The Volkwagen Jetta Hybrid vehicle is seen during the press preview for the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Volkswagen E-Bugster(06 of28)
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Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn, steps out of the Volkswagen E-Bugster during the press preview for the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Mercedes-Benz SL(07 of28)
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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 9: Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG, gets out of the new Mercedes-Benz SL during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Mercedes-Benz SL(08 of28)
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The new Mercedes-Benz SL is revealed a day before press previews at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 8, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet(09 of28)
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Porsche's President and CEO Matthias Muller (C-drivers door) introduces the new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2013 Chevrolet Sonic(10 of28)
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Chevrolet introduces the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Cadillac ATS compact(11 of28)
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Cadillac unveils its new ATS compact luxury sedan during its world premier at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan on the eve of the opening of the North American International Auto Show, January 8, 2012. AFP PHOTO / Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Chevrolet Pru 140S concept car(12 of28)
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The Chevrolet Pru 140S concept car debuts during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
BMW i8 concept car(13 of28)
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The BMW i8 concept car on display during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
BMW i8 concept car(14 of28)
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Detail on the BMW i8 Concept car on display during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Daimler "Smart For Us" Pickup(15 of28)
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Daimler introduces the 'Smart For US' an 'urban pickup' electric concept vehicle during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Geoff ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Daimler "Smart For Us"(16 of28)
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Daimler introduces the 'Smart For Us' an 'urban pickup' electric concept vehicle during a press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Geoff ROBINS (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
BMW Active Hybrid 3(17 of28)
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DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 09: BMW introduces the new Active Hybrid 3 during the press preview at the North American International Auto Show at the COBO Center on January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The show is open to the general public January 14-22. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
MINI Roadster(18 of28)
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The MINI Roadster is introduced during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
MINI Roadster(19 of28)
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The MINI Roadster is introduced to the media during the press preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Audi S4(20 of28)
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The Audi S4 is revealed during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Bentley New Continental GT V8(21 of28)
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The Bentley New Continental GT V8 is introduced during the press preview of the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Audi Q3 Vail(22 of28)
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The new Audi Q3 Vail is introduced during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
2012 Lexus LF-LC concept car(23 of28)
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The 2012 Lexus LF-LC Concept car is displayed during the press preview of the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Hyundyai Veloster(24 of28)
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Hyundyai's Veloster is on display during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Hyundyai Genesis Coupe(25 of28)
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Hyundyai's Genesis Coupe is on display during a media preview at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Acura NSX concept car(26 of28)
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Acura unveils its NSX concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Acura NSX concept car(27 of28)
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Acura unveils its NSX concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit Michigan, January 9, 2012. AFP PHOTO/Geoff Robins (Photo credit should read GEOFF ROBINS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)
Volvo XC-60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car(28 of28)
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Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo, holds an electrical cord in the outlet for the Volvo XC-60 Plug-in Hybrid concept car during the first press preview day at the 2012 North American International Auto Show January 9, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty)

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