The 2017 North American International Auto Show: Cars of the future, in photos

By Hope Reese January 10, 2017, 1:26 PM PST

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The 2017 North American International Auto Show: Cars of the future, in photos

Auto roundup from NAIAS 2017

With major announcements from Ford, Tesla, Google’s Waymo, and other car and tech companies, it is clear that the future looks autonomous and electric. Want to see what the cars of the future look like? Check out TechRepublic’s photos.

Here’s Audi’s Hybrid Q8 concept, which features a virtual cockpit with large touchscreens–a window into the “virtual world.”

SEE: Watch Roadshow’s awards and interviews from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show right here (Roadshow)

Rinspeed

This self-driving concept car, made by the Swiss company Rinspeed, is called “he oasis” and has ZF as a supplier. It’s also got a little garden with Bonsai trees, so you can relax and enjoy the drive.

SEE: Watch Roadshow’s awards and interviews from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show right here (Roadshow)

Volkswagen

Here’s a view of the VW ID Buzz from another angle.

SEE: Watch Roadshow’s awards and interviews from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show right here (Roadshow)

Volkswagen

…And another view of the VW ID Buzz!

SEE: Watch Roadshow’s awards and interviews from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show right here (Roadshow)

Volvo

Volvo’s autonomous XC90 SUV is now being used in partnership with Uber on public roads in Pittsburgh and Arizona.

SEE: Watch Roadshow’s awards and interviews from the 2017 Detroit Auto Show right here (Roadshow)

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