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Test vehicles at the ready.
The temperature was -6F without windchill the morning of test day. Starting a daylong test of the i-ACTIV AWD system, which featured multiple demonstration modules.
Wintery conditions provided a real-world test of AWD capabilities. Briefing on the Bridgestone Blizzak winter tire capabilties.

Mazda held its first-ever Mazda Ice Academy during the first week of February to demonstrate its i-ACTIV all-wheel-drive system on three purpose-bulit ice driving tracks in Crested Butte, Colo. Read our driving notes here. Photos courtesy of Mazda.

The 2016 Prius takes on exterior design cues from Toyota's Mirai fuel cell sedan.
The Prius is slightly shorter (178.7 inches), wider, and lower than the outgoing model.
The rear of the Prius has been lowered.

Toyota's 2016 Prius arrives with a Mirai-ified exterior design and 10% improvement in fuel economy, but it also helps train you to be a more fuel-efficient driver by displaying specific driving feedback on the instrument cluster next to the odometer. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The 2016 Nissan Sentra features a redesigned hood, front fascia and "V-motion" grille.
Tony Baehner, senior manager of product planning for Nissan, presents features of the redesigned...
The all-new LCD 5-inch flat panel (above the steering wheel) displays navigation, safety...

Nissan invited automotive journalists to drive its 2016 Nissan Sentra compact sedan on Jan. 26 at the Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, Calif. The redesigned Sentra features exterior and interior enhancements as well as more driver assistance technology and improved cabin quietness. The 2016 Sentra is available in several models including the S, SV, SR and SL. Photos by Amy Winter-Hercher.

The hydrogen fuel pump we used could only fuel one vehicle at a time. The pump cues users for...
The first step involved unhooking the cap from the fuel tank's nipple.
Once the cap was removed, we were ready to fill the Mirai.

Fueling a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle presents a driver a more involved process, which has some similarities to fueling a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle, but it's simpler. Follow the steps, as we filled up our Toyota Mirai press vehicle in Torrance, Calif. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The XC90's first impression is helped by a more aggressive luxury grille.
LED headlines form a "Thor's hammer" pattern.
The XC90 measures 194.8 inches in length and would compete with the BMW X5 or Audi A5.

Volvo's top-line luxury SUV received a wide-ranging update for 2016. The SUV is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder that's turbocharged and supercharged, resulting in dynamic driving and 25 mpg on the highway. The vehicle includes a Pilot Assist autonomous driving mode and plenty of safety technology. Photos by Paul Clinton.

The 2016 Mirai uses larger air intakes to complement the H2-oxygen mix.
The Mirai measures 193 inches, which is comporable to other mid-size sedans.
The Mirai can travel 312 miles on a single fill of hydrogen.

Toyota's 2016 Mirai became the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle offered for sale in the U.S. in October of 2015. Toyota plans to sell about 30,000 Mirai sedans by the end of 2017 as it tests the commercial viability of the technology. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc.

The 1938 International Harvester D-2 had a distinct barrel-shaped grille.
The 1948 Ford F-1 included features like the roomy "million dollar cab," a sharp horizonatl...
The 1953 Chevrolet featured large windshield, distinctive curvy grille, and a six-cylinder engine.

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has announced it is honoring four iconic American work trucks. The four stamps feature illustrations of a 1938 International Harvester D-2, a 1953 Chevrolet pickup, a 1948 Ford F-1, and a 1965 Ford F-100. Photos: USPS

2017 Ford Fusion Platinum mid-size sedan
2017 Ford GT supercar
2017 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro

The 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit featured some 50 vehicle debuts, and Automotive Fleet was there to take it all in. Take a look at our gallery of the new vehicles, including the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Ridgeline, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo S90. Photos by Mike Antich.

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