The 2011 Detroit Auto Show The NAIAS is closer than you think!

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We know full-well that you and yours are more concerned at the moment with buying those last-minute gifts, trimming the tree and writing Christmas cards than thinking about cars, most of us are in the same boat.

However, consider this a warning that the second 2011 rear its fresh new face, we will be on the road to exotic Detroit bringing you top-notch coverage from what remains North America's largest and most important Auto Show: The North American International Auto Show.

Photo: David Freers / NAIAS

We'll be on the show floor Monday January 10th and Tuesday January 11th. Doors open to the public on the 15th.

Already, it promises to be a bigger deal than it has in the last few years. Amongst the unveils that we are looking forward to, we have the Hyundai Veloster (a 2+1-door coupe), the Volkswagen Passat replacement, the next Honda Civic and something fast from Porsche.

In typical Auto123.com fashion, a contingency will be on hand to bring you videos, pictures and smart editorial.