The North American International Auto Show is a site to be seen around the country, but in the Detroit area it is a chance for the millions of local auto workers that live here to see what they may be producing and take pride in their company's name. Every year in January, the Cobo Center hosts the Detroit version of the Auto show and every year well over a half million people make the trip to the venue to take in the glory. This is a show for everyone, even the little ones. This years event took place from January 19 thru January 27th. It was a week of beauty, style, and concept. If you are a people watcher there is something here for you. If you are a car aficionado this is your dream, and if you are just looking for your next vehicle this is the place to start. Although it is true that bigger vehicles consume more fuel, it doesn't mean they are less fuel efficient. Fuel efficiency is getting the most amount of energy from every amount of fuel that enters the engine. It means that the vehicle is able to make full use of the fuel it gets.

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