Lincoln’s all-new ’17 Continental large sedan is aimed squarely at luxury buyers in the U.S., but also in China where the premium Ford brand expects rapid growth.

“We were very encouraged to see the Bolt – it means electrification is here to stay,” says new Nissan U.S. product planning chief Michael Bunce.

Executives apologize profusely at NAIAS but rule little out as the automaker looks for solutions to its emissions scandal. Vehicle buybacks, installation of new technology and the funding of non-auto-related environmental-improvement projects are...

Of higher incentives, deeper discounts and the like, “the retail market is telling us something,” Mike Jackson says.

In a WardsAuto Q&A, an executive talks about the brand’s present and future. 

The large, coupe-styled concept has various floating elements, including taillights, rear seats and a touchpad.

Brand chief Johan de Nysschen also likes the idea of a fuel-cell electric vehicle at Cadillac, which he wants to reposition as the industry leader in emerging technology.

Standard with a manual transmission, the 365-hp M2 coupe will be available with an optional 7-speed M Double Clutch automatic. Also unveiled in Detroit is the X4 M40i utility vehicle, using the same N55 3.0L turbocharged inline-6.

Sales dropped last year but a debuting third-generation model is here. 

The downsizing could draw more buyers to a model that last year delivered a record 96,393 units and commanded 24.2% of the Large CUV segment, according to WardsAuto data.