Drew Dowdell

Lexus premieres the LF-NX Concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

Shots of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.

Mercedes refreshes the look of the entire E-class lineup for 2014. Coupe, Sedan, Wagon, and Convertible all get a makeover.

The 2014 Lexus IS marked the arrival of the all-new third-generation XE30 platform, bringing a dramatically sharper design with the signature spindle grille and available F Sport package with sport-tuned suspension. The lineup offered three powertrain choices: the IS 250 with a 2.5-liter V6, the IS 350 with a 3.5-liter V6, and the IS 300h hybrid available in select markets. Buyers could choose rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the F Sport trim added unique 18-inch wheels, Adaptive Variable Suspension, a sport steering wheel, and an available red leather interior.

Chevrolet revealed the all-new 2014 Silverado 1500 on the K2XX platform, introducing a completely redesigned full-size pickup with three new EcoTec3 engines: a 4.3L V6, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8, all featuring direct injection, variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation. The Silverado 1500 was offered in regular, double, and crew cab configurations with short and standard bed options, and a substantially upgraded interior with more than 30 new storage solutions. A 6-speed automatic transmission was standard across the lineup, which spanned WT, LS, LT, LTZ, and High Country trim levels.

The 2014 GMC Sierra arrived as a full redesign, bringing a bolder grille, new projector headlights with LED running lights, a redesigned interior with available IntelliLink infotainment, and a host of bed innovations including EZ-Lift tailgate, under-rail LED lighting, and top-capped bed rails. The Denali trim brought the highest level of content, while the All Terrain package offered more aggressive styling for buyers looking for a capable workhorse. Read the 2014 GMC Sierra Denali reveal .