Detroit Auto Show 2018

Ford has long topped the American auto market with the F-Series pickup truck. But while it's rolling with its larger pickups, it hasn't had a midsize pickup since it discontinued the Ranger back in 2011. Six years and change later, that drought comes to an end with the new 2019 Ranger.

As much as it is a car show, the 2018 Detroit auto show might just be more a truck and 4x4 show. It's no small story when each of Detroit's Big 3 shows an all-new pickup. Combine that with wild concept SUVs and a new Mercedes G-Class, and you have a show full of big-time trucks and SUVs.

With the start of the North American International Auto Show, another year of auto shows and advancing auto tech is officially underway. New Atlas roamed the floor of the show to bring you a look at everything from brand-new concept cars to revived Hollywood hero cars.

Not to be outdone by other truck makers, most of whom have unveiled new pickup trucks over the past year, Ram rumbled into Detroit with an unexpected debut of the 2019 1500 half-ton pickup. The new offering from Ram definitely turns heads and makes a statement up on its car show pedestal.

Fiat-Chrysler has pulled back the curtain on a refreshed Jeep Cherokee, revealing a new-look exterior that tips its hat to the heritage of the iconic off-roader. Onboard is a revamped fascia and hood, along with a brand new 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine.

Hyundai has brought forth a new generation for the Veloster coupe with an all-new 2019 model year design for the car, plus a turbocharged option and a new, high-performance model under Hyundai’s N lineup. Also in Detroit is the Veloster special edition made for the upcoming Marvel Ant-Man movie.

Nissan has unveiled a new conceptual sport utility, the XMotion ("cross motion"), that is touted as fusing Japanese culture and traditional craftsmanship with American utility. The vehicle features the company's new-generation Nissan Intelligent Mobility technology.

This year marks the 50th anniversary for the classic film Bullitt, which featured a 1968 Ford Mustang in the movie's iconic car chase. To mark the occasion, Ford has unveiled the Mustang Bulitt that features a reworked V8 and several exterior and interior features that nod to the original.

Acura has rolled into this year's Detroit Auto Show offering a good glimpse of its reimagined RDX luxury crossover that is coming later in the year. The 2019 RDX Prototype on display features a low, wide stance and styling that borrows heavily from the Precision Concept unveiled in 2016.

The Lexus LF-1 Limitless Concept is designed to accommodate any powertrain at the disposal of Toyota-Lexus, including plug-ins, hybrids, fuel cells, or gasoline options.

Mini has unveiled its refreshed range of 2-door, cabriolet and 5-door models for 2018. Changes include updated headlamps and tail lamps, more customization options, wireless phone charging facilities, and stop/start technology.​

The 2018 North American International Auto Show is fast approaching, and BMW is debuting a host of new models at the Detroit show. The headlining vehicles include the all-new X2 crossover along with the updated i8 Coupe and Roadster.