Detroit 2009: Eyes on Design Awards for best concept, best production vehicle

[BMW News]

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Convertibles, Coupes, Sedans/Saloons, Supercars, Audi, BMW, Cadillac

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Each year, the Detroit Auto Show plays host to the Eyes on Design Awards, where a group of judges descend into the bowels of Cobo Hall to pick their favorite vehicles from the show. The nominees are predictably divided into two categories: Design Excellence for a Concept Vehicle and Design Excellence for a Production Vehicle.

This year's ceremony was MC'd by our very own John McElroy from Autoline Detroit, with judging duties handled by BMW design head Chris Bangle, Harley-Davidson chief styling officer Willy G. Davidson, and transportation design chair at the College for Creative Studies Larry Erickson. The two winners for production vehicle were the Audi R8 5.2 FSI and the 2010 BMW Z4, while Audi Sportback and Cadillac Converj took home the best concept awards. Check out all four vehicles in the galleries below and let the judges know your own picks in the comments.

Gallery: Detroit 2009: Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI



Gallery: Detroit 2009: BMW Z4



Gallery: Detroit 2009: Audi Sportback Concept



Gallery: Detroit 2009: Cadillac Converj


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