2009 Detroit Auto Show winners and losers

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009...10:11 am

2009 Detroit Auto Show winners and losers

In the midst of one of the toughest years the car industry has had to face and government loan programs getting underway, the 2009 Detroit Auto Show was set to be a touchy dance with public sentiment.

In the end the expectations proved true, and the restrained and carefully orchestrated displays focused on real-world practicality, or failing that, on future technology that could lead to practical applications for hybrid and electric vehicles.

So which carmakers succeeded and which failed? Which cars were winners and which losers? We have the straight truth fresh from the show floor.

Winners:
Fisker, for its Karma production sedan and Karma S convertible concept.

2009 Detroit Auto Show Winners and Losers