While the Big Three continue to deal with profit losses, plant closings and administration shakeups, Detroit can still throw a mighty fine show. The world's largest, in fact.

More than 50 models made their debut, from exotic electric concepts to Chinese convertibles and, of course, 120 longhorn cattle and cowboys parading outside.

So let's get on in and gaze at some of the most notable rides.

- Clifford Atiyeh