The Infiniti Kuraza concept also hints at future Infiniti styling, but eschews the idea of utility and focuses on space, relaxation, and socialization with its layout and materials, which borrow heavily from traditional Japanese design cues. | 
This is the first time we have seen the Hummer H3 since our Rubicon trip in a preproduction model. We were impressed by the finished model's interior accommodations and the quality of cabin materials. | 
Look, Ma! No low range. Mercedes says even without a two-speed transfer case, the new M-class is more capable off-pavement than the old one. They might be right. |
Nissan made a statement by showing its full truck line on a raised stage, reminding everyone they are committed to being a major player in the truck market. | 
If the new Mitsubishi Raider looks familiar to you, it is. While the Raider name is old-school, the chassis and powertrain are pure '05 Dodge Dakota. | 
Here is the Liberty's 2.8L CRD diesel engine on a display stand in the Jeep booth. We would have rather seen it on display in a Wrangler. |
Ah, the SUV of motorcycles-too bad we couldn't convince BMW to give one up for the "Bed Toys" section. | | |
The Rouge Factory Tour
For the lucky journalists who signed up, Ford Motor Company and the Henry Ford Museum offered a free pass to experience the Rouge Factory Tour, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the F-150 is manufactured at the new state-of-the-art Dearborn Truck Plant at Ford's massive Rouge Complex. The Rouge is now home to one of the most environmentally sensitive manufacturing facilities in the world and is a model of efficiency and modernization. The tour begins with a movie on the history of the Rouge and another show that walks you through the creation of the F-150 from design to rollout. Next, guests enjoy a 180-degree view of the Rouge complex from an elevated observation deck, before being turned loose on a self-guided tour of the factory floor from a raised walkway. Watching the F-150 come together is just about as interesting as it gets for a hard-core truck guy, and we highly recommend visiting the Rouge if you ever find yourself visiting Detroit. For more information on the Rouge Factory Tour, visit www.thehenryford.org/rouge.
The lobby of the Rouge Factory Tour showcases the history of Ford vehicles manufactured at the Rouge. | 
It takes assembly workers about 22 hours to build an F-150 from start to finish. | 
Here, the cab of a new F-150 passes right before our eyes. |