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Detroit motor show 2014: CAR’s A-Z guide

By the CAR editorial team Motor Shows 09 January 2014 14:00 Welcome to CAR's A-Z guide of the 2014 National American International Auto Show, better known as the Detroit motor show (or simply the NAIAS.) This year, the global automotive circus takes over Michigan's motor city from 13 – 16 January 2014, and sees the 'Big Three' automakers of America (Ford, GM and Chevrolet) lock horns with Europe's finest for show-stealing headlines. Mouth-watering debuts at this year's event include the BMW M3 and BMW M4, Corvette Z06, Lexus RC-F, and Mercedes GLA45 AMG. The new Porsche 911 Targa is also thought to be appearing.

Ford readying 350bhp Focus RS500

The Ford Focus RS is about to get faster. Next week the Blue Oval will unveil a limited edition Focus RS500 with close to 350bhp. Ahead of the reveal Ford has launched microsite with a video of the RS500 being driven round its Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium.

Autoweek, Hagerty preview Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson isn’t just about American muscle cars. In the video above, our own associate editor and newly minted K-car owner, Graham “Kozy” Kozak joins with Hagerty’s classic-car experts, Dave Kinney and Rob Sass, to check out a selection of cars that will soon be under the bright lights of the Barrett-Jackson auction block. Watch as Kozak tries to keep his cool while ogling a Crosley and then totally disses a fakey-doo flaubach.