The Detroit motor show opened to the press on Monday, with the Chevrolet Silverado named North American Truck of the Year.
Tadge Juechter, the chief engineer of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, celebrates after the model was named North American Car of the Year.
Not to be outdone, the Europeans drafted in celebrity talent for the launch of their cars. Singer Kelly Rowland performed at the launch of the Mercedes C-Class.
Mercedes chairman Dieter Zetsche also faces the press with the new C-Class.
But much media attention focused on Mary Barra, GM's incoming chief executive and the first female to lead a major carmaker.
Ford also faces changes at the top this year as chief executive Alan Mulally is due to leave the company at the end of 2014. Mr Mulally (left) is seen here greeting executive chairman Bill Ford.
Ford's new F-150 pickup truck was one of the big news stories of the opening press day.
Japanese car giant Toyota used the event to show off its new FT-1 concept car with an elaborate unveiling.
