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As chairman of the 2016 North American I am so proud of what our show has become International Auto Show, it gives me great and the important role it plays in the global pleasure to welcome you to one of the most automotive marketplace. I hope that NAIAS is a important and respected motor events in the source of pride for you, too. Chances are that world. You should know that our show – your you or someone in your family is connected to show — is on par with other greats in Geneva, the auto industry. From global automakers and Frankfurt, Paris, Tokyo, and Beijing/Shanghai. suppliers, to dozens of R&D centers and auto- We’re in good company, to be sure. related startup companies, they’re all here in Michigan and employ tens of thousands of From the next version of beefy pick-ups people who, in many ways, influence the new to micro gas misers to cars that drive products you’re about to see. themselves, the NAIAS provides a deep look into innovation from global automakers. And And don’t forget what NAIAS means to the Paul Sabatini it’s all here in Detroit’s world class Cobo region: $400 million in annual economic Chairman Center. If auto shows are a reflection of the impact. (Imagine having nearly two Super 2016 North American auto industry, I’m here to tell you – we’re in Bowls in Detroit every year!) Speaking of International Auto Show great shape! millions, the annual black tie Charity Preview is the largest single-night fundraiser in the If you’re like me, you’ve been coming to the world, raising millions of dollars for children’s “Detroit” show since you were a kid. Your charities in Southeast Michigan every year dad probably brought you for the first time and demonstrating the generosity of this and, since then, you’ve been hooked. And so great industry. have I. It’s always fun to hear this statement completed: ‘I remember the first time I went to So grab a map and get ready to take it all in. the auto show…’ You’ll be entertained and amazed.

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2016 I I 3 CAR CRAM SESSION Welcome to Your CliffsNotes Guide to What’s New for 2016 This year’s Autoweek Buyer’s Guide is bigger and more complete than ever. With automakers scrambling to offer something

for every conceivable buyer, we’ve got a bumper crop of new or substantially updated cars, trucks, SUVs and crossovers to get

through. As car people, we have a lot to be excited about. But, while not every one of the 70-plus cars listed on the following

pages is going to occupy your post-lunch daydream session, we know you’re constantly asked for car recommendations. So think

of Autoweek’s buyer’s guide as your own personal CliffsNotes. Now get studying.

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ACURA MDX ACURA RDX HIGHLIGHTS: The MDX comes with a HIGHLIGHTS: Acura updated the new nine-speed transmission and a appearance of the RDX and added push-button gear selector that frees its cool Jewel Eye headlights and up space in the center console. A LED taillights with light piping, all of new Super Handling All-Wheel Drive which does a good bit to spruce up system uses a twin-clutch design, the front and rear fascias. The front delivering enhanced torque transfer. bumper gets a few extra character The advance trim offers remote lines, and the fog lights now have start, head-up warning and a suite mesh inserts and a protruding Acura MDX of safety features and driver-assist border. Power comes from a new technologies. version of the company’s 3.5-liter BASE PRICE: $43,785 V6. It now produces 279 hp and AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: One of the 252 lb-ft of torque. best-selling three-rows gets BASE PRICE: $36,190 even better. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The popular ute gets a mild refresh; a bigger redo ACURA NSX comes in a couple more years. HIGHLIGHTS: The NSX has been hit with numerous delays, but ALFA ROMEO GIULIA this year we’ll see it on the road QUADRIFOGLIO and in person. The holdup stems HIGHLIGHTS: The new Giulia from Acura’s decision midway Quadrifoglio sedan will use a 510- Acura NSX through the car’s development to hp twin-turbocharged V6 from the switch from a transverse-mounted, Maserati/Ferrari stable of engines naturally aspirated V6 engine to to do battle with its rivals from a longitudinally mounted, twin- Germany. The high-zoot four-door turbocharged V6—a big chore for will be the ﬁrst version to debut in any automaker. the U.S., followed by less-powerful BASE PRICE: $150,000 (est) examples. An all-wheel-drive model AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It’s not a huge will come later. stretch to say it’s likely worth BASE PRICE: $60,000 (est) the wait. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A great second act to the 4C.

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Audi TT Bentley Continental GT

ASTON MARTIN DB9 GT two hours, 15 minutes. A BENTLEY BMW 330E HIGHLIGHTS: The latest DB9 regular 110-volt charge will CONTINENTAL GT PLUG-IN HYBRID works with a 6.0-liter V12 take about eight hours. A HIGHLIGHTS: The Continental HIGHLIGHTS: A plug-in hybrid making 540 hp and 457 lb-ft of 1.4-liter TFSI four complements GT gets a major overhaul, joins the 3-Series lineup for the torque fed through a six-speed the battery/ electric setup. with new front fenders, front ﬁrst time. It is powered by a paddle-shift transmission. BASE PRICE: $38,825 and rear bumpers, radiator hybrid drive system delivering It comes with new 20-inch AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: You could buy shell, wing vents and trunk 250 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. wheels, front splitter and rear a lot of gasoline with the hybrid lid. W12 cars receive a new Acceleration is brisk, according diffuser, and a sport exhaust. premium price (but maybe twin-turbocharged engine that to BMW, with 0-60 mph times Aston’s AMi II infotainment that’s beside the point). churns out 567 hp. A new in the six-second range. Top system is standard, including variable displacement system speed is 140 mph. The 330e text-message integration and AUDI TT increases fuel economy and is capable of traveling 22 miles power and torque displays. It HIGHLIGHTS: The Audi TT is reduces emissions. Three new in all-electric mode. replaces the basic DB9. back and has more angular exterior colors and two fresh BASE PRICE: $40,000 (est) BASE PRICE: $202,775 styling in the front and rear. interior ones are also offered. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: In today’s AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Aston put The base TT gets a 2.0-liter BASE PRICE: $201,225 world, adding a hybrid to your everything it knows into the turbocharged four making 230 AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The lineup is a necessity. GT, and it knows a lot about hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. The Continental is getting long making a kickass touring upgraded TTS comes with 310 in the tooth; these cosmetic machine. hp and 280 lb-ft. A six-speed changes give it a fresh feel. dual-clutch transmission is AUDI A3 standard. Audi’s drive select SPORTBACK E-TRON system, which switches HIGHLIGHTS: The A3 plug-in between comfort, normal and BMW 330e Plug-in Hybrid hybrid comes with a home dynamic modes, is standard on charger and is offered the TTS, optional on the TT. with residential solar-panel BASE PRICE: $43,825 installation. The gas-electric AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A few more powertrain delivers 204 hp and ponies will make this stylish charges in as little as coupe even more fun to drive.

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some of the most fun-to-drive next year. We expect power crossovers (or, ick, “Sports to come from the company’s Activity Vehicles,” in BMW- new 3.0-liter turbocharged speak), and we expect no less six. Output should be rated at from this X1. around 370 hp, so as not to step on the M4’s toes. A six- BMW X5 XDRIVE40E speed manual or seven-speed HIGHLIGHTS: The company’s first dual-clutch will transfer power plug-in ute will join the lineup rearward. in 2016. The X5 hybrid uses a BASE PRICE: $55,000 (est) BMW X1 2.0-liter turbo four along with AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The regular an electric motor and lithium- 2-Series is a riot; this should ion battery for motivation. It be sublime. can travel about 13 miles on BMW 7-SERIES BMW X1 electricity alone. In total, it BUICK CASCADA HIGHLIGHTS: BMW made the HIGHLIGHTS: The second- makes 308 hp and 332 lb-ft of HIGHLIGHTS: The new Buick most spacious 7-Series to generation X1 is roomier and torque. Preliminary estimates Cascada convertible debuted date for 2016. The car is more efficient than the last. put EPA mileage at 55 mpg-e. at the Detroit auto show with 206.6 inches long, allowing for At launch, only a 2.0-liter Installing a BMW charging a 1.6-liter four making 200 hp. reclining rear seats. Carbon-fiber turbocharged four will be station puts the charging time The Cascada’s wheelbase sits reinforced plastic panels were offered, making 228 hp while at two hours, 45 minutes. it right in between the Verano used to help shave weight off connected to an eight-speed BASE PRICE: $63,645 (est) and Regal. It features a 7-inch of the passenger compartment. automatic. Standard equipment AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Looks good touchscreen, Siri Eyes Free and Engine choices are model includes fog lights, alarm without broadcasting its a Wi-Fi hotspot. The folding top specific, with the 740i coming with remotecontrolled central hybrid-ness. lowers in just 17 seconds at standard with a 320-hp, 3.0-liter locking and keyless engine speeds up to 31 mph. turbocharged straight six, and ignition, electrically adjustable BMW M2 BASE PRICE: $33,990 the 750ix has a 4.4-liter twin- and heated exterior mirrors, a HIGHLIGHTS: The rear-wheel AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A very rare turbo V8 producing 445 hp. multifunction leather steering drive, hopped-up M version of breed: a good-looking American BASE PRICE: $82,295 wheel, dynamic cruise control the 2-Series will arrive early convertible with room for four. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Find a driver— and a rain sensor that includes this baby has reclining rear automatic headlight control. seats! BASE PRICE: $36,345 (est) AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: BMW makes

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CADILLAC CT6 CHEVROLET CRUZE HIGHLIGHTS: The Cadillac CT6 HIGHLIGHTS: The fun Cruze will be a “halo” sedan for the sedan shed 250 pounds from company, arriving with night the last generation. A new vision, park assist, massaging 1.4-liter Ecotec four makes seats and Wi-Fi. Base models 153 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. get a 2.0-liter turbo four making Six-speed manuals and six- 265 hp; upgraded models speed automatics are available. have the 335-hp 3.6-liter V6; Google’s Android Auto and and top models come with the Apple CarPlay sync your phone new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. to the main entertainment Buick Encore Sport Touring That engine, shared with the screen. A group of high- CTS Vsport, delivers 400 hp. tech safety features is also All are paired with eight-speed available. automatic transmissions. BASE PRICE: $17,000 (est) BASE PRICE: $70,000 (est) AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Another AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A true luxury good small car in a segment sedan ready to compete with full of ‘em. the best in the world.

Cadillac ATS-V

sending power to the back BUICK ENCORE wheels. A limited-slip differential SPORT TOURING is standard. Bodywork from the HIGHLIGHTS: The new Encore A-pillar forward, including the comes with a direct-injection carbon-fiber hood, is specific to 1.4-liter turbo four and new the ATS-V. Cadillac CTS-V exterior features such as a BASE PRICE: $61,460 rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The German premium-finish wheels and luxury sports-car market has body-color door handles. The officially been put on notice. turbo four is part of General Motors’ new global family of CADILLAC CTS-V small Ecotec engines aiming HIGHLIGHTS: The return of the to balance performance, CTS-V includes a 6.2-liter efficiency and refinement. GM supercharged V8 sourced says low- and midrange grunt from the Chevrolet Corvette is particularly improved. A six- Z06. An eight-speed automatic speed automatic is standard. sends power to an electronic BASE PRICE: $29,420 (est) limited-slip differential in Cadillac CT6 AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Adding another back. Magnetic Ride Control, trim to a strong seller? Always a the company’s adjustable good idea. suspension setup, is standard. The V—which shares its CADILLAC ATS-V Alpha platform with Cadillac HIGHLIGHTS: The 464-hp ATS-V is stablemates ATS and CT6— a true American competitor to tops out at 201 mph off the the BMW M3s and C63 AMGs factory floor. of the world. It’s the lightest BASE PRICE: $85,990 car in the competitive set and AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Just your features either a six-speed ordinary, run-of-the-mill, 200- manual or eight-speed auto mph super-sports sedan. Chevrolet Cruze 12 I I 2016 AW page_new-awpagead.qxd 12/9/2015 2:13 PM Page 1

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is rated at 3,500 pounds. range, while an updated MyLink The standard MultiFlex rear system supports Android Auto seats slide fore and aft and Apple CarPlay. More safety almost 8 inches. technologies are also available. BASE PRICE: $23,495 BASE PRICE: $29,000 (est) AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: One of Chevy’s AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Will the single most popular picks adds more headlights turn off the Bowtie value for 2016. loyal? We’ll soon know.

CHEVROLET SILVERADO/ GMC SIERRA Chevrolet Volt HIGHLIGHTS: The Silverado/ Sierra pickups get a signiﬁcant redesign for 2016 with a new to 53 miles, with a total range front end, hood and lighting of about 420. A new design CHEVROLET MALIBU effects. Eight-speed automatics softens the sharp edges, LIMITED proliferate throughout the HIGHLIGHTS: For 2016, while Apple CarPlay keeps the Malibu grows in size, things interesting in the cabin. featuring a wheelbase that’s Everything from charging the 3.6 inches longer than the battery to checking the charge outgoing model while growing status to the instrument panel 2.3 inches in length. The controls was redesigned for new model also sheds some easier use. 300 pounds compared with BASE PRICE: $33,995 model year 2015. A 1.5-liter AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The Volt goes Ecotec turbo powers the base one step further to be the only model, producing 160 hp car you’ll ever need. while delivering 37 mpg on the highway. A turbocharged CHEVROLET EQUINOX Chevrolet Equinox 2.0-liter, making 250 hp, is HIGHLIGHTS: The new Equinox optional. gets most of the same BASE PRICE: $23,440 upgrades as its stablemate, AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Getting a the GMC Terrain. The front and sedan this size near 40 mpg is rear get restyled, more safety a feat in itself. features are offered and a new center stack makes its debut CHEVROLET VOLT with more storage space. A HIGHLIGHTS: The second-gen 2.4-liter four is standard; a Volt gets a bump in EV range 3.6-liter V6 is optional. Towing

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with its Jeep Renegade cousin, which means it gets either a FORD FOCUS RS 1.4-liter turbo four making 160 HIGHLIGHTS: Ford launches its hp and 184 lb-ft of torque or all-wheel-drive Focus in the a 2.4-liter four making 180 hp U.S. in 2016. The twin-scroll and 175 lb-ft of torque. Front- turbo 2.3-liter EcoBoost makes wheel drive is standard, all- 350 hp and comes standard wheel is optional. Three driving with a six-speed manual. The modes are offered, as is blind- suspension is stiffer than the spot monitoring, rear cross-path ST, and for visuals, the RS detection, a lane-departure comes with a big wing, wide- Dodge Viper ACR warning system, electronic open grille and 19-inch alloys. stability control, hill-start The interior features leather assist and a forward collision Recaro sport seats. warning system. BASE PRICE: $36,605 BASE PRICE: $20,900 AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: This is the AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The best- hot hatch we’ve been wanting looking Fiat so far—and the stateside for years. most useful.

Ferrari 488 GTB/Spider

0-124 time is 8.3 seconds. DODGE VIPER ACR There is a multifunction steering HIGHLIGHTS: The new wheel, paddle shifters and aerodynamic bits are the minimalist racing seats. highlights. The American Club BASE PRICE: $242,737 Fiat 500e Racer returns with a raised and AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The symphony expanded rear wing, a massive of the ﬂat-plane engine is now front splitter and winglets at joined by the twin-turbos, but the front corners, all in pursuit that isn’t exactly a bad thing. of the fastest lap time. A V10 lays down 645 hp and 600 lb-ft FIAT 500E of torque in a package weighing HIGHLIGHTS: Fiat’s electric 500 just 3,392 pounds. It can be comes in two exterior colors, driven on the street, but just with a 5-inch touchscreen barely. and 87 miles of range. Fiat BASE PRICE: $122,490 says it designed the chassis Fiat 500x AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: If you plan and suspension around the on tracking it, get the six-point powertrain, promising an EV harness. that’s actually fun to drive. It charges fully in four hours on a FERRARI 488 GTB/ level-two charger setup. Annual SPIDER fuel costs are said to be less HIGHLIGHTS: Ferrari has stepped than $500. away from naturally aspirated BASE PRICE: $32,780 engines in lieu of a twin- AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A stylish turbocharged 3.9-liter V8. The Italian ride for an urban new offering churns out 660 hp audience. at 8,000 rpm. Attached to that is a dual-clutch seven-speed FIAT 500X Ford Focus RS transmission. The 0-60 mph HIGHLIGHTS: The 500x shares time is 2.9 seconds, and the a platform and powertrains 2016 I I 17 Car Cram Session - What’s New For 2016

FORD GT the few tough-looking compact HIGHLIGHTS: Ford’s return to SUVs left in the American Le Mans features a twin-turbo market. We’re glad it kept EcoBoost 3.5-liter V6 making its edge. north of 600 hp. Mated to that V6 is a twin-clutch seven-speed HONDA CIVIC gearbox. The new GT features a HIGHLIGHTS: The 10th-generation Ford GT carbon-fiber monocoque, which Civic gets a 2.0-liter four reduces weight and increases standard, with a 1.5-liter turbo safety. Ford also incorporated four optional. Transmission more than 50 sensors that options include either a six- process around 100 gb of speed manual or a CVT with information per hour. Honda’s G-Design Shift feature. BASE PRICE: $390,000 (est) A redesign makes this the most AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A purpose-built aggressive-looking Civic to date, race car with a license plate and it should also be the most attached. We can’t wait! technically advanced. With safety in mind, the company FORD SHELBY GT350/R added the Honda Sensing suite HIGHLIGHTS: Ford started from of safety features. Ford Shelby GT350/R scratch with a new 5.2-liter BASE PRICE: $19,500 (est) flat-plane crank V8 making AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The new Civic 526 hp at 7,500 rpm and looks like a big gadget with a 429 lb-ft of torque at 4,750 turbo attached. rpm. It gets the first application of the company’s new HONDA HR-V MagneRide suspension, which HIGHLIGHTS: The HR-V sits below enables damping changes to Honda’s strong-selling CR-V in happen in milliseconds. The the crossover lineup. All trims GT350R is 130 pounds lighter get a 1.8-liter four making 141 than the standard GT350 and hp and 127 lb-ft of torque. also comes standard with an Mileage is suitably high at 34 GMC Terrain air-to-oil cooler and carbon-fiber mpg on the highway; front- and wheels. all-wheel-drive versions are BASE PRICE: $48,695/$62,195 available. Special double-valve AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The new shocks aim to mechanically GT350 embodies the spirit that replicate an adjustable setup we think ol’ Mr. Shelby was at a lower price point. Interior striving for. space is good for the segment, as is the standard options list. GMC TERRAIN BASE PRICE: $19,995 HIGHLIGHTS: The Terrain gets AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Whether you new front and rear fascias with want it or not, we’re having a more brightwork. New wheel hard time finding reasons to designs and colors are also think the HR-V can go wrong. Honda Civic offered. Engine choices include a 182-hp 2.4-liter direct-injected four-cylinder and a 301-hp 3.6-liter V6, which can tow up to 3,500 pounds. OnStar with Wi-Fi are available, as is a selection Honda HR-V of new safety features such as blind-zone alert, rear cross- traffic alert, forward collision warning and others. BASE PRICE: $24,995 (est) AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: This is one of

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THE NEW NISSAN TITAN® XD. HAULS MORE CLASS THAN IT SHOULD.

We dropped a Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel1 into the 2016 TITAN XD. Boosted by a HolsetTM M2 two-stage turbocharger, this beast makes over 310 hp and 555 lb-ft of torque, giving you smooth, efficient towing for more than six tons.2 The 2016 TITAN XD is heavy-duty attitude in a full-size pickup, engineered in Farmington Hills, Michigan.3

STOP BY THE NISSAN EXHIBIT AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW OR TEST DRIVE AT YOUR LOCAL NISSAN STORE, TODAY.

1Available engine. 2Estimated towing capacity on select trims based on Nissan internal testing. 3Pre-production model shown; see actual production vehicle when available for final details on features. See Nissan Towing Guide and Owner’s Manual for proper use. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Always secure all cargo. Heavy loading of the vehicle with cargo, especially on the roof, will affect the handling and stability of the vehicle. Always wear your seat belt, and please don’t drink and drive. ©2015 Nissan North 2016 America, I Inc. I 19 Car Cram Session - What’s New For 2016

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BASE PRICE: $35,445 (est) HYUNDAI TUCSON AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A new look and HIGHLIGHTS: The Tucson is all a few extra inches will freshen new for the 2016 model year. up the model nicely. The exterior takes on a sharper look with a hexagonal grille. JAGUAR XF Cargo room is up 5 cubic feet, HIGHLIGHTS: Jaguar’s second- and the fog-light housings now generation XF dropped 132 sit below the headlights for a pounds off the rear-wheel-drive more balanced look. The Tucson model and 265 pounds from offers two four-cylinder engines: the all-wheel drive for 2016. Hyundai Tucson A 1.6-liter turbo makes 175 hp There are two supercharged and 195 lb-ft of torque, while V6s available, making either the 2.0-liter continues with 164 340 hp or 380 hp. The eight- HONDA PILOT HYUNDAI SONATA hp and 151 lb-ft. speed automatic is standard. HIGHLIGHTS: The Pilot is a HYBRID/PLUG-IN HYBRID BASE PRICE: $23,595 Jaguar also added a new practical, tech-laden SUV aimed HIGHLIGHTS: The hybrid gets AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A fuel-sipping version of its InControl Touch directly at Americans who need an estimated 42 mpg with small-family truckster for those Pro infotainment system as a people-hauler but can’t bear a 2.0-liter four and a 38-kW who want a good view and a standard. being seen in a minivan. It electric motor. A six-speed comfortable ride. BASE PRICE: $52,895 (est) offers a 3.5-liter V6 making automatic is standard in both AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A selection of 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, the hybrid and the plug-in, which INFINITI QX50 powerful engines makes the XF all-wheel drive and a six- or nine- uses a 50-kW electric motor HIGHLIGHTS: Formerly the EX, the go-to German competitor. speed automatic transmission. and 9.8-kWh battery pack. Both the new QX50 gets more leg The new model lost its boxy Sonatas have a belly pan and and knee room, and more looks in favor of a softer grille active air shutters in the grille to passenger and cargo volume. A and tail. Collision mitigation, help cheat the wind. power moonroof is standard, as rear cross-trafﬁc alerts and BASE PRICE: $26,825/ are heated seats. The QX50 is other upscale safety features $33,000 (est) powered by a 325-hp, 3.7-liter are optional. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Hyundai’s V6 engine, while a seven-speed BASE PRICE: $30,875 midsize lineup is set with two automatic sends power to the AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: If the prime-time electric players. rear or all four wheels. A revised prospect of a growing family design brings the ute in line is upon you, the Pilot is well with other Inﬁniti models. worth considering.

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2016 I I 23 © 20201616 MGMG Grand Detroit | Excluded s MiM chiggaann Dissassociated Persons. mgmgranddetroit.com | 21+ MAZDA CX-3 MCLAREN 570S HIGHLIGHTS: The CX-3 will slot HIGHLIGHTS: The 570S, part of under the CX-5 as the smallest McLaren’s Sports Series of ute in the company’s lineup. cars, is powered by a twin-turbo Its 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G engine 3.8-liter V8 sending 562 hp to produces 146 hp and 146 lb-ft the rear wheels for a top speed of torque, good for 35 mpg on of more than 200 mph. The the highway in front-wheel-drive 570S gets creature comforts trim, 32 mpg highway for all- like a 7-inch touchscreen, wheel-drive vehicles. A six-speed navigation and Bluetooth. A automatic is standard. Trims four-speaker stereo system is Mazda MX-5 Miata include sport, touring and grand standard; bigger, better systems touring. Adaptive headlights, are optional. radar cruise control and blind- BASE PRICE: $187,400 spot monitoring are optional. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A stable of BASE PRICE: $20,840 supercars gets one more. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The CX-5 is one of our favorites; we hope this MCLAREN 675LT smaller version is just as good. HIGHLIGHTS: The 675 Longtail . made its debut at the New MAZDA MX-5 MIATA York auto show, channeling the HIGHLIGHTS: Mazda shaved 180 famous F1 GTR Longtail that pounds off the MX-5 compared debuted in 1997. It uses the to the previous model. The company’s 3.8-liter V8 to deliver McLaren 570S Skyactiv 2.0-liter four is down a 666 hp (675 PS) and is only hair on power, now making 155 offered in coupe form. About hp, but it nets 27 mpg city and one-third of the parts have been 34 mpg highway. Mazda still swapped from the similar-looking manages to push the MX-5 to 650S. The airbrake/spoiler is 50 a top speed of 137 mph. The percent bigger than that on the fourth gen also gets a major 650S, hence the name. redesign with new front and rear BASE PRICE: $353,600 fascias and smoother, sportier AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It’s offered body lines. in white, red, green and gray, BASE PRICE: $25,735 but we’d spec ours in AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The McLaren orange. quintessential modern roadster. McLaren 675LT ‘Nuff said.

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a few leaving Madison Square MERCEDES-AMG GT S Garden after practice. HIGHLIGHTS: The GT took over BASE PRICE: $191,975 where AMG’s vertical-door SLS AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The best place left off. Mercedes introduced to be is in the back seat. the quicker S model ﬁrst, with the basic GT coming mid-2016. MERCEDES-BENZ S550 Both use a 4.0-liter twin-turbo PLUG-IN V8 for power; the GT S delivers HIGHLIGHTS: Mercedes-Benz 503 hp, while the GT makes do equipped the 2016 S-Class Mercedes-AMG GT S with 456 hp. Top speed is 193 plug-in with a twin-turbo V6 mph for the quicker model, 189 producing 329 hp and an for the lesser trim. A seven- electric motor rated at 114 hp. speed paddle-shifted dual-clutch That amount of power makes transmission sends power to this hybrid capable of a 0-60- the rear. mph time of 5.2 seconds. A BASE PRICE: $130,825 seven-speed transmission with AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The lithe an integrated motor transfers AMG GT isn’t the hammer the that force to the wheels. SLS AMG was, but we’re not The S550 also features the complaining. extended pre-entry climate Mercedes-Benz C350 Plug-in control as standard, which MERCEDES-BENZ C350 consists of an electrically driven PLUG-IN air-conditioning compressor. HIGHLIGHTS: Mercedes-Benz That allows for a constant brings a hybrid setup to its temperature inside of the car mass-market C-Class. The without an engine running. standard engine combination BASE PRICE: $95,000 (est) is a 2.0-liter four and an 80-hp AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: A 5.2-second electric motor. The seven-speed 0-60-mph hybrid is always automatic, which also houses something worth writing home the electric motor, is mated to a about. wet clutch in lieu of a traditional Mercedes-Maybach S600 torque converter. This hybrid is MERCEDES-BENZ GLC said to get 35 mpg city and 40 HIGHLIGHTS: The curvy GLC highway. Battery range is 20 replaces the angular GLK in miles. Mercedes’ lineup. Variations BASE PRICE: $40,000 (est) will include the standard rear- AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: An affordable wheel drive and 4Matic AWD. Mercedes hybrid? We hope so. The GLC starts with the same foundation as the C-Class but MERCEDES-MAYBACH gets stretched a bit. The base S600 is labeled GLC300, but like HIGHLIGHTS: Maybach is now the CLA it will sport a 2.0-liter Mercedes-Benz S550 Plug-in fully under the Mercedes turbocharged four. A nine- umbrella, building the S-Class speed automatic swaps cogs. to end all S-Classes. Massaging The GLC comes standard with seats, check. Crystal steel springs and electronically champagne glasses, check. managed adaptive shocks. Fold-out foot rests, you bet. The BASE PRICE: $39,875 Maybach uses a near-silent V12 AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The GLC will for power, making 523 hp and soon be Mercedes’ best-selling 612 lb-ft of twist. It has enough SUV—and maybe even the best- room for a 7-footer in back, and selling Mercedes, period. we wouldn’t be surprised to see Mercedes-Benz GLC

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLE a 134-hp three-cylinder or a HIGHLIGHTS: The GLE arrives 189-hp four-cylinder, both BMW- as the brand’s midsize SUV, developed. A foot-activated replacing the workhorse ML. sensor opens the rear doors Its 114.1-inch wheelbase is when one’s hands are full. identical to the M-Class, and BASE PRICE: $24,950 so are its length and width. The AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It was connection to the ML is most tested and engineered on the Mercedes-Benz GLE obvious in the standard GLE’s Nürburgring’s old north course. third roof pillar, which cants Take that for what it’s worth. forward as it always has on the Mercedes-AMG G65 M-Class. Powerplants include a MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER diesel, V6 and V8. HIGHLIGHTS: The 2016 Outlander BASE PRICE: $52,025 debuts the company’s “dynamic AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It’s a great shield” front end. It comes family vehicle and capable with new fenders, halogen of lots of work, including headlights, LED position lights, signiﬁcant towing and off-road 18-inch wheels and more. A new use, should anyone Mitsubishi Multi Communication be interested. System navigation and display audio setup also premieres. MERCEDES-AMG G65 Mitsubishi says it made more HIGHLIGHTS: The 2016 G65 than 100 engineering and uses the company’s AMG-built design improvements to the 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 to make platform. 604 hp and a whopping 738 BASE PRICE: $23,845 lb-ft of torque. It has been on AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The marque sale in other markets but will has a ways to go, but making head stateside next year. Four- hundreds of improvements is a wheel drive and a seven-speed good start. automatic are standard. The smug look on your face when NISSAN MAXIMA you pass the weaker G63 is HIGHLIGHTS: The Maxima Mini Clubman optional. gets a revamped 3.5-liter V6 BASE PRICE: $250,000 (est) that produces 300 hp, while AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The timing of returning 22 mpg in the city and the G65 debut is no accident; 30 mpg highway. A reworked 2016 is the year that Bentley Xtronic CVT transmission sends will debut the powerful power to the front wheels. Bentayga SUV, likely to have the Design is one area where Continental GT’s W12 engine the new Maxima really wants underhood, and Range Rover to shine, and the eighth- will have launched its Sport generation sedan has stayed SVR model, as well. remarkably close to the Nissan Sport Sedan Concept car that Mitsubishi Outlander MINI CLUBMAN appeared at the 2014 Detroit HIGHLIGHTS: The Clubman is auto show. There are ﬁve basic completely redesigned, growing trim levels. longer and wider than any other BASE PRICE: $33,235 Mini, which leads to more AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: We’re not yet shoulder-, elbow- and legroom sold on the looks, but it will be than the previous model. the sportiest Maxima yet. It is offered with a manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic, and it gets either

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NISSAN TITAN XD PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4 HIGHLIGHTS: The killer app for HIGHLIGHTS: The GT4 comes with the XD is the new Cummins Carrera S’s 385-hp 3.8-liter H6. 5.0-liter V8 turbodiesel making The power is fed through a dual- 555 lb-ft of torque and 310 hp. clutch six-speed transmission. The Titan is set to tow more than Visually, the Porsche has 12,000 pounds when properly massive coves in the quarter equipped. It’s also snowplow panels, a sloping fastback roof capable. Its wheelbase is about that feeds into the tail of the 20 inches longer than non-XD car and a classic Porsche front models. The double-wishbone fascia. Twenty-inch wheels are Porsche Boxster Spyder front suspension is reinforced standard, as is a leather-and- and tuned for hard use, and faux-suede interior. the rigid rear-axle suspension BASE PRICE: $85,595 uses hefty leaf springs and leaf AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Any more bushings, along with twin-tube performance and the GT4 will be shock absorbers. banging the 911’s door down. BASE PRICE: $29,000 (est) AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It’s a mean- PORSCHE 911 GT3 RS looking bugger, and the diesel HIGHLIGHTS: Porsche strapped mill promises to be good. a 4.0-liter ﬂat-six to the 2016 GT3 RS, with all 500 hp sent PORSCHE BOXSTER through a seven-speed PDK SPYDER transmission, making for a Porsche Cayman GT4 HIGHLIGHTS: For 2016, Porsche healthy 3.1-second 0-60-mph brings back the Spyder as time. Top speed is around 193 the top of the Boxster family. mph. The GT3 gets big cooling Capable of a 4.3-second 0-60- vents on the front fenders and mph run, the 3.8-liter ﬂat-six rear quarter panels to keep the churns out 375 hp. Porsche brakes cool. The front looks only offers the Spyder with a perfectly Porsche with the six-speed manual. Brakes and classic 911 headlight shape, but suspension parts are borrowed the car also features a modern from the Carrera S as standard. blade-like taillight. Aesthetically, this Porsche BASE PRICE: $176,895 looks to the past as inspiration, AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It’s a sad day with rounded headlights, deep when the purest of Porsches Porsche 911 GT3 RS coves in the quarter panels and doesn’t come with a manual a low ride height setting the transmission. Still, we won’t convertible apart. complain about getting to try BASE PRICE: $83,095 it out. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Glad to see our favorite Boxster back on the market.

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RANGE ROVER TD6 SCION IA HIGHLIGHTS: Range Rover adds HIGHLIGHTS: Scion’s new a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 compact sedan is a front-wheel- diesel to the lineup for both drive, 1.5-liter-powered social regular and Sport models. The experiment. Behind the 106-hp new powerplant delivers 254 four is a six-speed manual or Rolls-Royce Dawn hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. a traditional automatic. Scion It promises a 32 percent claims the car is capable of 42 improvement in efﬁciency over mpg highway and 31 city. The the old gasoline V6, coming in new body shape is interesting, at 25 mpg combined. An eight- to say the least, considering speed automatic transmission that it has the same bones as a distributes power. Mazda 2. BASE PRICE: $88,440 BASE PRICE: $16,495 AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The EU’s been AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Who knew enjoying diesel-powered Range someone would want to make a Rovers for years. Now we get in Mazda 2 sedan? on the action. SCION IM Scion iA ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN HIGHLIGHTS: The Scion iM only HIGHLIGHTS: The new Dawn only comes in one trim level and is shares 20 percent of its body powered by a 187-hp 1.8-liter panels with the Wraith coupe. four. Behind that you can either Much attention was paid to the get a CVT or a six-speed manual roof having a perfectly smooth transmission. The stick can eke surface so that the air ﬂows out 36 mpg highway and 27 city. over the car without noticeable The CVT gets a 1-mpg bump in wind noise. A 6.6-liter V12 both categories. With the rear produces 563 hp and 575 seats up, the Scion iM has an lb-ft of torque. An integrated impressive 21 cubic feet of microphone monitors ambient storage space. noise, adjusting volume and tone BASE PRICE: $19,995 Scion iM accordingly. AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: It’s basically BASE PRICE: $300,000 (est) a Corolla wagon, which doesn’t AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The show car’s sound as cool on paper as it orange interior makes us hope does in our heads. Rolls is ditching the mainstream.

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of the car sleek and round. bed and cab sizes are offered. BASE PRICE: $58,325 All Tacomas now ride on the AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: If you live in company’s 4x4 suspension, the green states and want a leading to 9.4 inches of hydrogen-powered car, this is ground clearance. Mileage is for you. Otherwise, the lack comparable to the new offerings of filling stations and sheer from Chevy and GMC—around availability might make the Mirai 20 mpg combined, with the V6. hard to live with. BASE PRICE: $24,200 Toyota Mirai AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The new TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID Tacoma is quicker, quieter and HIGHLIGHTS: The small RAV4 more comfortable than the old doors to ease entry and exit. gets a new hybrid version after one and should have a good SMART FORTWO They monitor their surroundings its unveiling at the New York chance of fending off the new HIGHLIGHTS: Smart’s so as not to hit cars parked auto show. It shares a chassis competition. turbocharged three-cylinder is next to them. Tesla designed with the Lexus NX hybrid, as new for 2016 and produces the X to share most of its well as the 2.5-liter Atkinson- VOLVO XC90 89 hp. The ForTwo comes with powertrain with the Model S cycle four-cylinder. All-wheel HIGHLIGHTS: At launch, the U.S. either a five-speed manual sedan, including the dual-motor, drive is standard, and mileage XC90 T6 gets a turbocharged transmission or six-speed dual- all-wheel-drive configuration and should be in the mid-30s. It and supercharged direct- clutch. A redesigned chassis a choice of 70-, 85- and 90-kWh benefits from the company’s injected 2.0-liter four-cylinder allows for a tighter turning battery packs. 2016 upgrades, which include engine making 316 hp and radius and more spring travel, BASE PRICE: $70,000 (est) a 4.2-inch screen, more USB 295 lb-ft of torque. That Drive-E as well as an increased track AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The X does ports and the available Around engine is coupled to an eight- width. The small vehicle comes everything the S does and holds View Monitor. speed automatic driving all four standard with Crosswind Assist, more cargo. BASE PRICE: $29,000 (est) wheels. A more powerful T8 which will help with blasts of AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The hybrid plug-in hybrid model will arrive wind on the highway. Smart TOYOTA MIRAI looks exactly like the standard this fall using the same engine looks at safety as a priority HIGHLIGHTS: Toyota’s hydrogen RAV4, and that’s a good thing. as its gasoline powerplant, and offers eight air bags as entry is built on the Prius along with an electric motor. standard here. platform but with more TOYOTA TACOMA BASE PRICE: $50,795 BASE PRICE: $15,400 robust steering, braking and HIGHLIGHTS: The new pickup AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: Volvo hopes AUTOWEEK’S TAKE: The tight suspension, according to the looks like a buff version of the to undercut its rivals when it turning radius is about the only company. The hydrogen fuel previous model, which is what comes to out-the-door price and thing going for it. cell delivers 151 hp, while only Tacoma buyers want. A 2.7-liter features. producing water as emissions. four and a 3.5-liter V6 are both TESLA MODEL X Toyota took its new offering into available, delivering 159 hp and HIGHLIGHTS: The Model X the future with an angular grille 278 hp, respectively. Several crossover gets gullwing rear and tail, while keeping the rest

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“Obviously, the design team took that to heart when they Cobo Center added these impressive exterior boards, which are the ﬁrst of its kind in any comparable venue,” he said.

Insert by Alexandra Fluegel It’s the focal point of the center’s extensive visual Cobo Center rolled out a new welcome mat for the communication system, which also includes two smaller thousands of people attending the North American outdoor video boards, a TV broadcast studio with satellite International Auto Show this year — a massive, high-tech up-link capability and a state-of-the-art wayﬁnding system. welcome mat to be exact. Connors described the system as “one of the most It’s hard to miss a custom-designed LED video wall important innovations that comes with the new and improved measuring 35 feet tall and 160 feet wide. Cobo Center.”

Installation wrapped up in August of last year, the ﬁnal piece The effort to upgrade and give a new digital face to Cobo of the convention center’s four-year, $279-million makeover. was a targeted effort on behalf of the DRCFA attract more The renovation and expansion project also included a new conventions to the city and keep events like NAIAS coming 30,000-square-foot atrium with views of the Detroit River, back. a 40,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, 20,000 additional “The Cobo video boards are unique to Detroit and give square feet of meeting space and a top-of-the-line visual the opportunity to promote conventions in advance, communication system. provide brand recognition and increased visibility,” said Digital signage is becoming the industry standard for Larry Alexander, president and CEO of the Detroit Metro conventions centers, and in order to stay competitive Convention and Visitors Bureau. and retain major shows like NAIAS, the Detroit Regional The video displays are able to broadcast a livestream and Convention Facility Authority (DRCFA) — which governs audio of events, a signiﬁcant asset for shows like NAIAS that Cobo Center — knew it needed to do something big. aim to draw in attendees from the general public. 36 I I 2016 AW page_new-awpagead.qxd 12/9/2015 10:08 AM Page 1

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“All conventions like to see their name in lights, so the “It’s like Las Vegas right here in downtown Detroit,” Connors video boards move us from the old-fashioned way to said. “The board has incredible resolution.” promoting a group on a banner and propels us into the 21st century,” Alexander said. In addition to making Cobo Center hard to miss, the video boards also put a spotlight on the vibrancy of Metro Detroit. The smaller screens also present an opportunity for “You’ll see video messages for Pure Michigan and area shared revenue streams for Cobo Center and its clients. attractions, designed on a weekly basis to focus on the “We want to be as creative as we can in supporting and events taking place and generally speak to things to do assisting our clients in generating revenue. This has around the area,” Connors said. certainly been the most innovative way we’ve been able to do that,” Connors said. The board’s content is a mix of graphics, video and animation that delivers continuous stream of information Clients are able to use the smaller video screens, located and entertainment. “We’ve done some creative stuff to on the corner of Congress and Washington, as commercial keep it interesting,” Connors said, like hosting a scholarship billboards and sell sponsorships and advertising time. competition for area students to produce videos to be shown The larger screen cannot show advertisements due to its on the big screen. proximity to Woodward Avenue, a roadway regulated in part by the federal Highway Beautiﬁcation Act. Cobo Center also recently received a $40,000 matching grant from the Knight Foundation to assist in programming The size of the outdoor marquee echoes the facility’s digital art from local and national artists. reputation for colossal feats. When the facility opened in 1960 as Cobo Hall with adjoining Cobo Arena (former home Connors said there’s a lot that goes into presenting the of the Detroit Pistons), it was one of the nation’s ﬁrst large content seen on the boards. “We’ve been busy. We’ve convention centers. And since 1965, it’s hosted the NAIAS, been trying to do as many as 10 to 15 different messages one of the largest auto shows in North America. in a very compressed format, and all of that needs to be programmed, timed, sequenced and framed.” The display consists of 384 cabinets, which are essentially individual LED TVs, that are joined together and mounted behind a glass screen. It’s designed to allow 51% light transmission, meaning daylight can pass through the board and into the center’s expansive atrium even while the display is operating.

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By Britta Lee It’s a good time to be in Detroit. Bars, restaurants, and entertainment are all taking off in the midtown, downtown and central business district areas. And with all that foot traffic, a shopping scene is building. With the recent announcement that Nike will open its first store in the area, the motor city is sure to be on the fast track to success in the retail business. Several permanent stores and pop-ups are already proving that consumers are taking a noted interested in shopping in the city. They’ve been drawn to the area and are eager to reap the benefits of its to have other ladies clothing stores next to me, or am I going to have a resurgence. different type of district there that might not bring the customers I want,” Why are these businesses taking an interest in the city? The entire Bieri said. landscape has changed. From a visual standpoint, Detroit glistens with a The second factor retailers tend to be most concerned about includes the new beauty that embodies hope and evolution. level of success others have had in the area. “The reality is, the optics changed quite a bit,” said Alex Bieri, leasing agent “Are they profitable or not, and are they keeping the lights on?” he asked. at Detroit-based Stokas Bieri Real Estate. “We feel pretty good about it down here.” Several businesses that have expanded their brand to the city are making impressive strides. Since its opening in 2012, Shinola’s midtown store Bieri works with retailers to find spaces to expand their brands. Detroit has experienced such success that it is expanding its space from 4000 to has done more than simply “come back.” In fact, it is rapidly exceeding 11,000 feet. expectations and revolutionizing its reputation. It is a move that will also bring about more opportunities for potential “There was a day when you’d say Detroit, and people were employees, said Shinola President Jacques Panis. gone,” said Cindy Ciura, principal at C.C. Consulting. Ciura also works closely with retailers who show “The experience has been exceptional,” he said. “The midtown store is our an interest in Detroit as well as the entire best performing store—from a revenue point of view—out of all our stores.” state of Michigan. “[People] had no interest in coming here, but that Aside from doing well business-wise, Panis also acknowledges the pleasant trend has totally changed.” spirit of those Detroiters and surrounding residents who support the brand. There is a science to “The community here in Detroit has really given Shinola a giant Detroit retailers’ interest in the ‘bear hug,’ and we’re very fortunate to be a part of the community,” he said. city. Bieri explains that Other businesses that have been in the metro Detroit area for years are they tend to consider now beginning to witness a new level of prosperity within the city limits. two major factors when Carhartt has been in operation in the area for nearly 126 years. deciding on where to rent space. One of “We’ve always had the desire to be a part of the Detroit scene,” said Jamie these includes taking Millar, vice president of retail for Carhartt. “The rejuvenation of Michigan into consideration who started a few years ago, and we followed suit.” will be their neighbors. Carhartt’s midtown location now enjoys an impressive flow of traffic, with “If I’m a ladies clothing consumers coming from all over the state of Michigan, from the lower to store, am I going upper peninsulas, and even all across the country.

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“It’s been incredible,” Millar said. “It’s certainly been everything and more than what we anticipated and wanted going in.” The current population is proving there is a strong interest in the retail scene in the city of Detroit. As it continues to grow, one important challenge remains: keeping and increasing the momentum. Alex Bieri believes continuing to build up the residential sector will usher in more retailers. “Daytime and weekend trafﬁc is going to be great for retail, but you do need residential down here,” Bieri said. “As that residential population grows, then the retail sales will follow suit.” Here’s a list of ten shops that prove the retail resurgence is alive and well in the city of Detroit: John Varvatos 1500 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 313-437-8095

Shinola 441 West Canﬁeld St. Detroit, MI 48202 844-744-6652

Carhartt 5800 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 313-831-1274

Moosejaw 1275 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 313-938-3605

Somerset City Loft Detroit 660 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48212 248-643-6360

ZBallerini 4215 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 313-312-9817

Detroit Clothing Circle 3980 Second Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 586-907-3390

The Black Dress Co. 87 East Canﬁeld Street Detroit, MI 48201 313-833-7795

Detroit Is The New Black 52 East Forest Avenue Detroit, MI, 48201 206-755-6533

Will Leather Goods 4120 Second Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 313-309-7892

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2016 I I 43 10 Restaurants & Brewhouses

Detroit is about more than just the automotive world – it’s also home to some of the best restaurants and brewhouses in Michigan. Check out these cool new eateries, all of which opened in the last two years.

Antietam Detroit Huron Room Opened: November 2014 Opened: November 2015 What not to miss: A local favorite serving What not to miss: A little piece of the Great French-inspired dishes like oxtail, chilled melon Lakes in the middle of Mexicantown. Photos supplied by featured restaurants. soup and pan-seared scallops. Great Lakes fish dishes are the star of this Art deco decor and a cozy environment are restaurant offering fish and chips, fish tacos and perfect for cold winters in Detroit. The restaurant fish hush puppies. Selections include walleye, is walking distance to Eastern Market. lake smelt, river trout and the catch of the day. Atwater Biergarten and Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria Taphouse in Rivertown and Brewery Detroit Opened: November 2015 Opened: April 2015 What not to miss: A brewery and restaurant What not to miss: There are 32 revolving taps, located in the historic Rivertown district. including local craft beers, in this 100-seat brewhouse and restaurant. A brand new addition for Atwater Brewing Co., the new restaurant features both community and Local beers flowing from the tap and upscale private seating. Large windows give patrons an bar fare such as truffle fries and thin crust up-close look into the brewery. pizza from the kitchen. The location features 16,000 linear feet of reclaimed wood and is Bobcat Bonnie’s conveniently located next to Shinola/Detroit LLC. Opened: August 2015 Punch Bowl Social Detroit What not to miss: Creative and tasty menu Opened: December 2014 items such as Captain Crunch chicken fingers and fried bologna sandwiches. What not to miss: A fun atmosphere with bowling alleys and an arcade area, complete This gastropub features an open, modern decor. with punch bowls of craft cocktails. New event specials are featured daily such as trivia on Wednesdays or a special brunch menu House-made sodas and upscale pub food can on the weekend. be found in this large and colorful location. Play a round of billiards or shuffleboard, check out Chartreuse Kitchen the private karaoke room and more. & Cocktails Opened: May 2015 Selden Standard Opened: November 2014 What not to miss: A “living wall” of plants and a hanging flower installation from the ceiling. What not to miss: Seasonal and locally sourced menu in Detroit’s Midtown neighborhood Craft cocktails and options for cold or hot entrées are offered in this fresh space. Menu Taking its name from one of the streets it is options change seasonally and with available located on, Selden Standard describes itself as local ingredients. rustic and casual. Executive chef Andy Hollyday was the former executive chef at Roast at the Gold Cash Gold Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. Opened: December 2014 Wright & Co. What not to miss: A cool, hip location which Opened: July 2014 has been transformed from an old pawn shop into a popular eatery. What not to miss: A 2015 Great Lakes Region James Beard Award nominee for “Best Chef” Reserve a seat at the chef’s table for a new in the kitchen and desserts in a sealable jar to kind of dining experience. Open for brunch and take home. dinner, serving classics like chicken and waffles and creative entrees like pumpkin soup and Red leather booths and a marble-topped bar set duck sausage. the scene for enjoying flavorful small plates. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally and features house-made recipes.

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2016 I I 45 What to do Around Town

By Natalie Broda What to do Around Town There’s plenty to do at the Campus Martius Detroit is a city rich with culture and entertainment. While you’re here for the North American International Auto Show, explore Park in the winter, such as ice skating and the Detroit’s many restaurants, do some shopping downtown or enjoy occasional marshmallow roast. Photos by Natalie Broda an evening of entertainment. Most are within walking distance of Cobo Center; some are just a short drive (or Detroit People Mover ride) away. This list is based CITY SLICKER DIRECTIONS: 1500 Woodward. on recommendations from a variety of sources, such as the Detroit SHOES DETROIT Head northwest on Washington, Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, local websites and residents. From sneakers to casual dress and turn right to stay on Washington, everything in between (including right onto Clifford and then turn left Shopping PURE DETROIT boots), this retailer has your onto Woodward – about half a mile. If you’re looking for an item you feet covered no matter what the JOHN K. KING USED can get only in Detroit, there’s a weather.

TIGERS TEAM STORE good chance you’ll find it at Pure AND RARE BOOKS HOURS/CONTACT: 9:30 a.m.-6 John K. King bookstore is Get all your official Detroit Tigers Detroit. Clothing and accessories, p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Michigan’s largest used and rare apparel and other gear here. handbags, specialty foods and Fri.-Sat.; (313) 963-1963. bookstore. They carry a multitude HOURS/CONTACT: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. other items are available. DIRECTIONS: 300 Monroe. Go of genres and specialize in Detroit Mon.-Fri.; (313) 471-2673. HOURS: The Guardian location is northeast on Congress toward history and Michigan history titles. DIRECTIONS: At the corner of open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. The Washington and turn left on HOURS/CONTACT: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 Witherell and Montcalm inside Fisher location is open 10 a.m.-6 Woodward, which turns slightly right p.m. Mon.-Sat.; (313) 961-0622. Comerica Park. Head north on p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to become Monroe – about half DIRECTIONS: 901 West Lafayette. Woodward, turn right on Adams, Sun. The RenCen location is open a mile. then left on Witherell — about a 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Head north on Washington, turn left onto West Lafayette – about three- mile from Cobo. DIRECTIONS/CONTACT: In SIMMONS AND CLARK quarters of a mile. the Guardian Building at 500 A longstanding jeweler in downtown LIONS PRO SHOP Detroit offering fashion and bridal Griswold between West Larned and XAVIER’S If you’re in the market for Detroit Congress; (313) 963-1440. Start jewelry. 20TH CENTURY Lions gear, the pro shop is the east on West Larned and turn left HOURS/CONTACT: 9:45 a.m.-6 This furniture shop has 30 years place to go. at Griswold – about a quarter of a p.m. Mon.-Sat.; (313) 963-2284. experience providing machine age HOURS/CONTACT: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. mile from Cobo. DIRECTIONS: 1535 Broadway. art deco and mid-century modern Mon.-Fri.; (313) 262-2200. Also in the Renaissance Center in Go northwest on Washington and designer furnishings. DIRECTIONS: 2000 Brush, Tower 400; (313) 259-5100. Head turn right on Park, continue onto HOURS/CONTACT: 12-5 p.m. inside Ford Field. Head north on northeast on Jefferson – about half Witherell and then turn right on Thurs.-Sat.; (313) 964-1222. Washington, turn right on Park, a mile. Broadway – about half a mile. continue on Witherell, turn right on Also in the store in the Fisher DIRECTIONS: 2546 Michigan. East Adams and turn left on Brush Building; (313) 873-7873. About HENRY THE HATTER Head southwest on Congress and – about a mile from Cobo. four miles north of Cobo just Stop by and find your new favorite turn right on Cass, then turn left west of Woodward, on East Grand casual or dress hat. onto Michigan – about three- DETROIT LEATHER Boulevard. HOURS/CONTACT: 9:30 a.m.-6 quarters of a mile. FACTORY OUTLET/ p.m. Mon-Sat.; (313) 962-0970. DIVISION STREET LEATHER UNLIMITED MOOSEJAW DIRECTIONS: 1307 Broadway. A Detroit staple since 1950, this The outdoor retailer has a location Go northwest on Congress and BOUTIQUE Grab your statement “Detroit leather outlet specializes in coats on Woodward near the Cadillac turn right on Fort, continue onto Hustles Harder” tee-shirt or hoodie ranging from casual fashion leather Center People Mover station. Woodward and turn right on Gratiot, at this apparel store featuring to motorcycle jackets, gloves and HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. then turn left onto Broadway – Detroit-centric items. more. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thu.- about half a mile. HOURS/CONTACT: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sun.; (313) HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; (313) 964-0051. 338-3661. JOHN VARVATOS Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.- Experience the John Varvatos Sun.; (313) 285-8887. DIRECTIONS: 1601 Lafayette. Go DIRECTIONS: 1275 Woodward. collection including clothes, southwest on Congress to Cass Head north on Washington DIRECTIONS: 1353 Division. Take accessories, vintage vinyl and and turn right, then take a left on Boulevard, turn right onto West Fort, Jefferson to Chrysler and continue audio, shoes and more in this new Lafayette – about a mile from Cobo. continue on Woodward – about half on to Gratiot, turn right onto Gratiot a mile. location. and then follow Russell to Division HOURS/CONTACT: 12-6 p.m. Sun., – about two miles. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; (313) 437-8095. 46 I I 2016 AW page_new-awpagead.qxd 12/16/2015 2:14 PM Page 1

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SHINOLA/DETROIT begins at 5 p.m. every day, ending at Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Upscale watches, bicycles and 10 p.m. Mon.-Thurs, 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (313) 237-1000. Sun. and Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. leather goods can be found in this and 9 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations DIRECTIONS: 1241 Woodward. Go Tue.-Thu., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fri. and Midtown location. recommended; (313) 961-2500. northwest on Washington, turn right Sat.; (313) 782-4147. HOURS/CONTACT: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations: At roastdetroit.com onto West Fort and continue onto DIRECTIONS: 1224 Randolph, Sun., 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., DIRECTIONS: 1128 Washington, Woodward. between Monroe and Macomb. Head 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; (313) between Michigan and State. Go north on Washington, turn right onto 285-2390. north on Washington. PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL West Congress, left onto Woodward,

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southwest on Congress, turn right on 24GRILLE MENU: House-made sodas and Randolph. MENU: The restaurant inside the craft cocktails by the punch bowl, Cass and then left onto Canfield – BUFFALO WILD WINGS about two miles. Westin Book Cadillac offers brunch, serving breakfast through dinner with lunch, dinner and a champagne selections such as monkey bread MENU: Burgers, wings and wraps are CITY BIRD bar. The menu features a variety of French toast and Adobo-marinated on the menu at the country’s largest Stop by this local shop to pick American and regional dishes, from mushroom tacos. Buffalo Wild Wings location. up Michigan- and Detroit-themed pan-seared seabass to Kona Ribeye. HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. clothing, accessories, housewares, HOURS: Kitchen open 11 a.m.-10 Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat.-Sun.; Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri. and notebooks and pencils. p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. (313) 749-9738. Sat., 12 p.m- 12 a.m. Sun.; (313) HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., bar DIRECTIONS: 1331 Broadway. Go 961-9453. Mon.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Sun.; (313) remains open an hour and a half northwest on Washington and turn DIRECTIONS: 1218 Randolph, 831-9146. after the kitchen closes. right onto Fort, continue to Woodward between Monroe and Macomb. Head DIRECTIONS: 460 Canfield. Head RESERVATIONS: At 24grille.com or and turn right on Gratiot, turn left on north on Washington, turn right onto southwest on Congress, turn right on (313) 964-3821. Broadway. West Congress, left onto Woodward, Cass and then left onto Canfield – DIRECTIONS: 204 Michigan, inside slight right onto Monroe and left about two miles. the Westin Book Cadillac. Go north ANDIAMO DETROIT onto Randolph. RIVERFRONT on Washington and turn right at >> About a mile EATING, Michigan. MENU: Andiamo’s menu features DRINKING Italian classics, from fettuccine to ANGELINA ANCHOR BAR >> Less than half a mile away ravioli. A limited grab-and-go menu ITALIAN BISTRO MENU: Featuring items for breakfast, is available any day before 7 p.m. for MENU: Dinner features Italian dishes lunch and dinner. Daily specials as $49.95 and can feed four. Half off LAFAYETTE CONEY that change seasonally and an well as burgers, soups and “totchos,” drink specials are served between 3 ISLAND extensive wine selection. All pasta is a tater-tot dish with nacho toppings. p.m.-6 p.m. MENU: Detroit Coney dogs and fries made in-house. HOURS/CONTACT: 10 a.m-2 a.m. HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. are the stars of this menu. HOURS: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 4 Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-2 a.m. Sat., 12 Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri., 12 HOURS/CONTACT: 8 a.m.-3 a.m. p.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 4 p.m.-8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.; (313) 964-9127. p.m.-12 a.m. Sat., 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 8 a.m.-4 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; p.m. Sun. DIRECTIONS: 450 West Fort, Sun. (313) 964-8198. RESERVATIONS: (313) 962-1355. between Cass and First. Head north RESERVATIONS: (313) 567-6700. DIRECTIONS: 118 West Lafayette, at DIRECTIONS: 1565 Broadway, on Washington, turn left on West Fort. DIRECTIONS: Inside the GM Michigan. Head north on Washington, near Grand Circus Park. Go east on Wintergarden at the Renaissance turn right at West Lafayette. >> One-half to three-quarters Larned, turn left onto Woodward, take Center. Go east on Jefferson, turn of a mile a right on Witherell and another right right on Bates and left at Atwater. AMERICAN onto Broadway. CONEY ISLAND WRIGHT & CO. SWEETWATER TAVERN MENU: Coney dogs are what it’s MENU: Seasonally rotating small HARBOR HOUSE MENU: Known for its wings, but it famous for, but it also features gyros, plates menu, sealable mason jar MENU: A 100-year old historic offers burgers, sandwiches, salads salads, sandwiches and tee-shirts. desserts and house-made craft atmosphere in the Greektown district and pulled pork. HOURS/CONTACT: 24 hours every cocktails. with a casual twist offering a full HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. day; (313) 961-7758. HOURS/CONTACT: 4 p.m.-12 a.m. menu including premium steaks, Mon.-Sun.; (313) 962-2210. DIRECTIONS: 115 Michigan, at West Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; fresh seafood, lamb chops, pasta, DIRECTIONS: 400 East Congress, at Lafayette. Head north on Washington, (313) 962-7711. sandwiches and small plates. Brush. Go north on Washington, turn turn right at West Lafayette. DIRECTIONS: 1500 Woodward Live entertainment on Mondays, right on Congress. inside the Wright-Kay building on Wednesdays and Fridays and a 50- ROAST foot bar open until 2 a.m. most days. the second floor. Head northwest on BAGGER DAVE’S HOURS/CONTACT: Kitchen opens MENU: Dinner at award-winning Congress to Washington, slight right LEGENDARY chef Michael Symon’s place is to stay on Washington, right onto 11 a.m. Mon.-Fri., 3 p.m. Sat. and BURGER TAVERN located inside the Westin Book Clifford and continue on to John R. 1 p.m. Sun. Kitchen closes 11 p.m. Cadillac hotel. The menu features MENU: A Michigan original, Bagger Sun.-Tues, midnight on Wed. and a different meat almost every day, THE HUDSON CAFÉ Dave’s menu includes a build-your- Thurs., and 1 a.m. Fri. and Sat.; such as seafood, steaks, and roasted MENU: The Hudson Café serves a own-burger and build-your-own-fry (313) 967-9900. pig. The bar menu includes wings modern brunch with menu items option. Their best-selling burger, The DIRECTIONS: 440 Clinton, just off and burgers. ranging from sweet to savory. Train Wreck, is stacked with fries, Gratiot. Take Jefferson east, turn left HOURS/CONTACT: Bar opens at The café bar and lounge features egg, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions at Randolph, veer right onto Gratiot, 4 p.m., happy hour is 4 p.m.-6:30 specialty coffee. and mushrooms and Thousand turn right onto Clinton. p.m., Mon.-Thurs. Dinner service HOURS/CONTACT: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Island dressing.

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VICENTE’S CUBAN DIRECTIONS: 3921 Second. Head CUISINE southwest on Congress to Cass and turn right, turn left onto Martin Luther MENU: Lunch and dinner feature a King Jr. and right onto Second, about variety of Cuban sandwiches, paellas 1.7 miles. and other dishes. Friday or Saturday nights have free salsa dancing and JOLLY PUMPKIN PIZZERIA lessons at 10 p.m. AND BREWERY DETROIT HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. MENU: Tasty thin crust pizza to pair Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., with one of 32 brews on tap. 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Sun.; HOURS/CONTACT: 11:30 a.m.-11 (313) 962-8800. p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. DIRECTIONS: 1250 Library, near Fri.-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m Sun.; Farmer. Start north on Washington, (313) 262-6115. turn right at Fort, left on Woodward, DIRECTIONS: 441 Canﬁeld. Go right at Gratiot and left onto Library. southwest on Congress to Cass and BOOKIES BAR & GRILL turn right, turn left on Canﬁeld, about MENU: Traditional bar fare such as 2 miles. burgers, sliders and sandwiches and a THINGS TO DO number of entrees. Daily specials on food and drinks. MGM GRAND CASINO HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. DIRECTIONS/CONTACT: 1777 Third. Tues.-Sat., happy hour 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Go northwest on Washington, turn left daily; (313) 962-0319. at Michigan and right on Third – about DIRECTIONS: 2208 Cass, at one mile. (877) 888-2121. Columbia. Go northwest on Washington, turn left at Michigan and MOTORCITY

right onto Cass. CASINO-HOTEL Jefferson, turn left at Woodward – CLIFF BELL’S DIRECTIONS/CONTACT: 2901 Grand about half a mile. (313) 962-0101. THE DETROIT BEER CO. River. Go northwest on Washington, EVENTS: Evening shows Tues.-Sat. MENU: Open since 2003, the Detroit turn left on Michigan, right on Cass DETROIT RIVERFRONT RESERVATIONS: (313) 961-2543. Beer Co. serves up between eight and and left on Grand River – about 1.5 The east Detroit RiverWalk runs Some shows are no cover, others ten Detroit-brewed beers on tap. miles. (866) 752-9622. alongside the Detroit River from Joe require a ticket. Call Cliff Bell’s for details. HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Louis Arena to Gabriel Richard Park SOUND BOARD THEATER Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Fri.-Sat. at East Jefferson and East Grand. It DIRECTIONS: 2030 Park, right outside Located inside MotorCity Casino- Grand Circus Park. Head northwest DIRECTIONS: 1529 Broadway. meets up with the west RiverWalk, Hotel; features live music. on Washington and turn left on Park – Head east on Park Avenue toward which ends at Rosa Parks and West EVENT: Patti LaBelle, 8 p.m., Jan. 14, about three-quarters of a mile. Woodward, continue onto Witherell, Jefferson. $50-$85; Shatner’s World with William turn right onto Broadway. The RiverWalk meets up with the Shatner, 7:30p.m., Jan. 24, $45-$60. Dequindre Cut Greenway trail at SAINT ANDREW’S HALL SLOWS BAR BQ TICKETS/CONTACT: Atwater and Orleans. The Dequindre EVENT: Terry Lee Goffee - Tribute to Johnny Cash : 8 p.m. Jan. 15, $12. MENU: A local favorite featuring baby soundboarddetroit.com, (313) 309- Cut is a paved trail leading up to back ribs, blackened catﬁsh and 4614. Gratiot near Eastern Market. TICKETS: Purchase online at pulled pork. DIRECTIONS: 2901 Grand River. Go MORE INFORMATION: saintandrewsdetroit.com or call (313) 961-8961. HOURS/CONTACT: 11 a.m-10 p.m. northwest on Washington, turn left on detroitriverfront.org. Mon., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 11 Michigan, right on Cass and left on DIRECTIONS: 25 East Grand River, DIRECTIONS: 431 East Congress, a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 Grand River – about 1.5 miles. between Woodward and Farmer. Head near Bricktown People Mover station. p.m. Sun.; (313) 962-9828. northwest on Washington, turn right Head north on Washington, turn right GREEKTOWN onto West Congress – about half a Directions: 2138 Michigan. Go on Grand River – about three-quarters CASINO-HOTEL mile. northwest on Washington, take a slight of a mile. right to stay on Washington, turn left DIRECTIONS/CONTACT: 555 East Lafayette. Go northeast on Jefferson, FOX THEATRE CITY THEATRE onto Michigan Avenue, about 1.6 EVENT: Girls Night: The Musical: 8 miles. turn left at Beaubien and right at East EVENT: Sesame Street Live: Let’s Lafayette – about three-quarters of a Dance!: 11 a.m. Jan. 20-21; 11 a.m. p.m. Jan. 14-16; 3 p.m. Jan. 16-17, SELDEN STANDARD mile. (313) 223-2999. and 7 p.m. Jan. 22; 10:30 a.m. and 2 $38; Men are from Mars Women are from Venus: 8 p.m. Jan. 22-23; 4 p.m. MENU: Seasonal, local ingredients p.m. Jan. 23; 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and CAMPUS MARTIUS PARK Jan. 23; 2 p.m. Jan. 24, $54. and house-made bread compliment 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24. items such as vegetable carpaccio or EVENT: Ice skating 11 a.m.-6 p.m. BOX OFFICE: (800) 745-3000. TICKETS: Purchase online at duck ragu. Mon.-Tues., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Wed.-Thu., $15-$65, depending on seating and olympiaentertainment.com 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. HOURS/CONTACT: Dinner is 5 show time. DIRECTIONS: 2301 Woodward, Sat., 12 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. p.m.-10 p.m. everyday, lunch is 11 DIRECTIONS: 2211 Woodward, at East Montcalm. Head north on TICKETS: Adults $8, children and a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., brunch is three blocks north of Adams. Go Washington, slight right to stay on seniors $7, skate rental $3 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.-Sun., and the bar northeast on Congress and turn left on Washington, turn right onto Park, left DIRECTIONS/CONTACT: 800 is open 4:30-11 p.m. everyday; (313) Woodward – about one mile. onto Woodward – about one mile. Woodward. Head northeast on 438-5055.

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continue on Witherell, turn right on The Free Art & Architecture Walking tour of downtown, a People Mover tour TOURS East Adams, turn left on Brush, right Tour is 12 p.m.-1 p.m. every or a tour by car to see the automotive RENCEN TOUR at Beacon and left on St. Antoine – Wednesday and Friday, tours begin at attractions in the city. Free hour-long tours of the about one mile. 123 Monroe. TO SCHEDULE TOUR: (313) 283- Renaissance Center at 12 p.m. and 2 The Downtown Tasting Tour is 5:30- 4332. p.m. Mon.-Fri. Includes the history of DETROIT EXPERIENCE FACTORY TOURS 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 12. Tickets are $15 TRANSPORTATION General Motors in Detroit. Private and and the tour begins at 123 Monroe. The free Walk Detroit: Downtown motor coach tours are also available SMART BUS AND for a fee, depending on the number of Walking Tour is 2 p.m.-4 p.m. every The Downtown and Beyond Bus Tour people. Advance reservations required Saturday, starting at 1253 Woodward. is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 16 and 23. PEOPLE MOVER for parties of ten or more. The Walk Detroit: Cultural Center Tickets are $25 and the tour begins at MAPS: Visit thepeoplemover.com for START: Pure Detroit inside RenCen Edition tour is 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on 123 Monroe. a map of the People Mover, which has Tower 400, Level 1. Jan. 24. Tickets are $10 and the tour 13 stations downtown including one starts at 15 East Kirby. The Experience Detroit: Classic INFORMATION: (313) 568-5624 or Detroit Bar Tour is 8 p.m.-11 p.m. at Cobo, and smartbus.org for SMART The D:hive Drive Detroit: Bus Tour is (313) 567-3126. Jan. 23. Tickets are $15 and the tour bus routes and stops. DIRECTIONS: Inside Tower 400 of the scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 17. begins at Anchor Bar, 450 West Fort. FARE: Fares for SMART vary; the Renaissance Center. Head northeast Tickets are $20 and the tour begins at People Mover is 75 cents, seniors and on Jefferson – about half a mile. 1253 Woodward. A Detroit Experience Pass, which The DXF Drink Detroit: Auto Show offers admission to all six Midtown people with disabilities 35 cents, and FORD FIELD TOUR Edition is 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 23. museums, is $32. More info at children under 5 ride free. Walk-up hour-long tours of Ford Field Tickets are $10-$15 depending on weknowdetroit.org/pass. Taxi companies are available at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. date of purchase. The tour begins at INFORMATION: (313) 962-4590 or Mon. and Fri. Anchor Bar, 450 West Fort. CHECKER CAB: (313) 963-7000. weknowdetroit.org TICKETS: Adults $7, children and INFORMATION: (313) 962-4590 or seniors $5, children under 5 free; weknowdetroit.org DETROIT TOUR DETROIT CAB CO.: (313) 841-6000. (313) 262-2100. The Free Downtown Walking Tour is 2 CONNECTIONS MICHIGAN GREEN CABS: (877) START: Gate A on Brush or Gate G p.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday, starting 476-8294. on St. Antoine. Several options are available for at the Downtown Welcome Center at private tours for small and large DIRECTIONS: Head northwest on 123 Monroe. Washington, turn right on Park, groups. Call to schedule a walking

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2016 I I 67 NAIAS 2016 Poster Contest Winners 2016 POSTER CONTEST Creativity, ingenuity and strong art skills are on display as part of the annual high school poster contest.

This year’s contest drew 707 entries from 53 schools, with the winning poster judged by an independent panel of recognized members from the art and automotive industries. Winner of the Chairmen’s Award (pictured right) was Brittany Bates, a student at the Careerline Tech Center in Holland, Mich. Her poster, and those of the other winners listed below, will be displayed during the North American International Auto Show. “Having the privilege to view all of the amazing submissions and select our grand prize, the Chairmen’s Award, is truly an honor,” said Paul Sabatini, 2016 NAIAS Chairman. “Acknowledging and rewarding these students for the amazing creativity and themes demonstrated in their art is very important to fostering a passion for the automotive industry at a young age.” The posters were reviewed and judged by the 2016 NAIAS Chairmen, a General Motors automotive designer, a College for Creative Studies instructor, and State Farm Insurance representatives. All winning entries are posted on the NAIAS website (www.naias.com), and are on display at the auto show. The 28th NAIAS Poster Contest was open to all Michigan students in grades 10 through 12.

Student Name School Name Award Amount

Mitchell Russell Novi High School Designer’s Best of Show – Digital $500

Kelli LeSarge Rockford Senior High School Designer’s Best of Show – Traditional $500

Brittany Bates Careerline Tech Center 1st Place, 12th Grade Award $500

Donovan Mattson Howell High School 1st Place, 11th Grade Award $500

Smriti Bala Plymouth High School 1st Place, 10th Grade Award $500

Anthony Paul Timmer Careerline Tech Center Best Theme Award $250

Olivia Meloche Careerline Tech Center Best Use of Color Award $250

Eunjung Cho Oakland Schools Technical Southwest Most Creative Award $250

Lindsay Dauch Bloomﬁeld Hills High School 2nd Place, 12th Grade Award $250

Anna Sczcepaniuk Careerline Tech Center 2nd Place, 11th Grade Award $250

Marco Lozono Bloomﬁeld Hills High School 2nd Place, 10th Grade Award $250

Hope Grondy William D. Ford Career Technical Center 3rd Place, 12th Grade Award $100

Molly Fitzgerald Careerline Tech Center 3rd Place, 11th Grade Award $100 Per Poster Contest rules, maximum sum that Adam Lewis Novi High School 3rd Place, 10th Grade Award $100 can be awarded to one student is $1,000

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