Troy Clarke, president of GM North America, introduces the Chevrolet Spark, a new subcompact arriving in 2011. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The press at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit clusters around the new GM Spark. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Chrysler Chief Executive Bob Nardelli talks to the media after a presentation. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
The Chrysler Circuit concept is unveiled in Detroit. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
General Motors employees chant positive messages about their company during a GM news conference. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Photographers from all parts of the globe surround the Ford F-150, the winner of the truck of the year award. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A futuristic lounge overlooks the Volkswagen showcase. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Protesters from the United Auto Workers union picket outside the auto show at the COBO Center in Detroit. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
