January 18, 2008 1:00 PM PST
Car geeks are certain to get their fill at the Detroit International Auto Show when it opens to the public on Saturday. Carmakers are reacting to the pressure of an uncertain economy, rocketing gas prices, and fears of global warming with new vehicles that are mostly practical and dressed to impress. Here are some of the coolest cars in Detroit that may or may not be passing you on the highway in the next few years.
The Furai, one of Mazda's Nagare-themed concept cars is a flex-fuel car with a 450-horsepower triple rotary engine.
For complete coverage of the Detroit auto show, check out CNET's Car Tech coverage. You'll get on-the-scene blogs from Wayne Cunningham, video highlights, and more photos.
Photo by Mazda
