Our star cars from the Detroit motor show 2016

The only thing different about the GT this year versus its debut last year was the new white paint. Seeing it again, I’d forgotten just how stunning it is. It will make production later this year, priced from around $400,000, although there’s no word yet on how many there’ll be. I’ve started saving.

Lexus LC 500 – Mike Duff

Lexus has been teasing us with coupe concepts for years, but despite its show bling looks, this is a production car, powered by the RC F’s rev-happy 5.0-litre V8. It looks stunning, and I can’t wait to drive it.

Volvo S90 – Jim Holder

The Mercedes E-Class stole the headlines, but the Volvo S90 deserves the plaudits. Volvo is on a roll at the moment, and the leap from S80 to new S90 is huge. Sure, it won't sell in any great numbers, but the S90 looks like a highly credible, high-end alternative choice for anyone who dares to step away from the German mainstream.

Buick Avista – Matt Burt

This or a BMW M4? You know, on looks alone the Buick Avista might just have the edge. Shame the American 2+2 coupe is a concept and that Buick doesn’t have a European presence. One of these with Vauxhall’s Griffin on its nose would be cool, though, perhaps with a Calibra badge too. I’m dreaming, of course… but that's what concepts are for, right?

Audi h-tron quattro - Darren Moss

So the h-tron quattro may look almost identical to the e-tron quattro concept of last year, but the tech it's carrying is nothing short of incredible. A refuelling time of just four minutes yields a creditable range of over 350 miles, as well as a 0-62mph time of 7.0sec - impressive for a car of this size. I suspect (and hope) that a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain will feature in Audi's upcoming Q6 line-up. 

Acura Precision - Jimi Beckwith

You'd be forgiven for mistaking Acura's Detroit show offering for a coupé. The sharp-edged Precision is actually a four-door saloon, and is a definite sign of Honda getting its mojo back. That said, we won’t get our hopes up about the Precision gracing a showroom – UK or otherwise – any time soon.