The media preview days for the 2014 North American International Auto Show were 13 & 14 January. Vehicle or concept world premieres are listed here.

Information on the majority of the following future models can be found by searching PLDB, just-auto’s global vehicle database. Simply click on the link at the end of this list to buy a subscription, or to try PLDB for free.

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The model year for the US market is in parentheses

Acura TLX prototype: preview of the TL replacement due later in 2014

Audi allroad Shooting Brake concept: 2.0 TFSI PHEV, previews new design themes

BMW 2 Series Coupé (2014): 228i & M235i will be the first variants for the USA

BMW M3 (2015): sedan body style, ‘S55 B30’ 430hp 3.0-litre biturbo I6, RWD only

BMW M4 coupe (2015): replaces the M3 coupe, same engine as new M3 sedan

Cadillac ATS Coupe (2015): same wheelbase as sedan, on sale from summer

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z06 (2015): 625hp s’charged V8, eight-speed auto

Chrysler 200 Sedan (2015): production to start at Sterling Heights later in Q1

Ford F-150 (2015): aluminium panels, new 2.7 EcoBoost V6, loses average 320kg

GMC Canyon (2015): twin of the Chevy Colorado, to be built in Wentzville

Hyundai Genesis sedan (2015): motor show debut, car was launched in RK in Dec

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept: carbon body panels, lower and wider

Kia GT4 Stinger concept: 315hp 2.0 turbo I4, RWD, window slats in A-pillars

Lexus RC F (2015): 450hp+ version of IS C successor, on sale later in 2014

Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan (2015): local launch in Aug 2014, Alabama-built

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG (2015): same 265kW (360hp) 2.0 turbo as A 45 AMG

Mercedes-Benz S 600 L (2015): 530hp & 830Nm, 5,980cc turbocharged V12

Mini John Cooper Works concept: previews a production model due in mid-2014

Nissan Sport Sedan Concept: a preview of North America’s next Maxima

Porsche 911 Targa (2015): electric glass roof, Targa 4 & Targa 4S, standard AWD

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Specification: limited edition with an extra 22kW (30hp)

Subaru WRX STI (2015): like WRX which debuted at 2013 LA show but has 305hp

Toyota FT-1 concept: RWD and front-engined sports car, designed in US by Calty

VL Destino convertible: based, like the Destino, on the former Fisker Karma

Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept: production version expected in 2015

Volkswagen Passat Bluemotion concept: 1.4 TSI with cylinder deactivation

Volvo Concept XC Coupé: safety technology showcase, uses SPA architecture

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