A good sign of the recovering economy, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) features an impressive exhibitor's list.

Photos: NAIAS

In it's 23rd year, the NAIAS still remains as one of the largest auto shows in the United States. With more than 500 vehicles on display, a sizeable size of the show floor is dedicated to "alternative energy" exhibits too, to highlight current and future environmentally-friendly developments. Here are some of the exciting cars on display in Detroit, Michigan from 10 to 23 January.

Audi A6

BMW 1-Series M Coupe

BMW 6 Series Convertible

Cadillac CTS-V Coupe race car

Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Chevrolet Sonic Z-Spec concept

New Chrysler 300C

Ford Focus ST

Honda Civic Coupe Concept

Li-ion Motors Inizio and Wave II.

Mach7 Motorsports Falcon

Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell

MINI Paceman Concept

Porsche 918 RSR concept

Venturi America