The third-generation Sportage helped put Kia on the map for a new group of buyers - those looking for a sporty-looking compact crossover - as opposed to many of the brand's traditional shoppers who were just happy to get approved for a new car. The new fourth-gen model ups the ante in just about every way.

Since 2002, Jeep and Chrysler's parts division have collaborated on no fewer than 55 concept vehicles expressly for those Jeep aficionados in attendance. To help commemorate the event now in its 50th year, Jeep and Mopar have collaborated on seven more concept vehicles ranging from the heritage cab-over FC 150 to the Hellcat-powered Trailcat.

Clemson University may have missed out on college football's national championship earlier this year, but members of its Deep Orange team have emerged victorious as the latest concept vehicle to wear a Toyota badge is a result of collaboration between the Japanese manufacturer, Clemson University's International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and California's ArtCenter College of Design.

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, which goes on sale later this year, has an impressive EPA-estimated EV range of 238 miles.

It's all new and now buyers will have the chance to not only see one up close and personal, but take it for a test drive. We're talking about the latest Honda CR-V, the best-selling crossover in America, which hit dealer showrooms earlier this week.

The lease deal, itself, is pretty sweet. A cap cost reduction (sometimes erroneously referred to as a down payment) of $2,499 plus the first month's payment of $369 (plus any applicable state and local taxes) plus tax registration and official fees gets you a 36-month, 20,000 mile per year lease. Yup, you read that right, 20,000 miles per year.

The second-generation Forte was all-new for the 2014 model year and we half expected a bit of freshening after 3 years including the usual bit of tidying-up for the front and rear fascias and maybe an upgrade in the infotainment department. It turns out that buyers of the will get even more than that.

This afternoon, Honda released images a vehicle, somewhere in-between those two extremes, that will be formally unveiled during the show at its booth in the far southeast corner of the Central Hall during a press conference next Tuesday afternoon.

Earlier today, the 2017 Chevy Bolt was named the 2017 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The award recognized Chevrolet's electric vehicle for its impressive 238 mile zero-emission driving range, stylish design, pleasing driving dynamics, and welcome suite of advanced and connected technologies.

Fortunately for us, the surging market for small crossover sport utility vehicles has reawakened the interest of American buyers for small hatchbacks - heck, even Chevrolet is bringing a hatchback version of its Cruze compact, a model that's been sold in Europe since mid-2011.