On Monday, Honda revealed the new Acura NSX supercar at the North American international Auto Show. The mid-engine supercar will also be built and developed in the state of Ohio.

Rather than a large V-8 or V-10, the Acura NSX will be built so light and agile that a V-6 engine will provide the vehicle with more than enough power, and as an added bonus will a hybrid fuel system that have a fuel economy that matches the likes of Ferrari.

The car won't hit the market for about three years, but will feature a number of technological advances, including multiple electric motors that have been configured to enhance the performance of the all-wheel drive system. They will be independently controlled by the vehicle's computer, and will be able to send more power to the outside wheels during tight turns, which will make the car even more nimble. Honda refers to this as the Sport Hybrid (SH-AWD) All Wheel Drive system.

There hasn't yet been any announcement made about the pricing. The original NSX, however, cost $90,000 when it was produced from 1990 to 2005, so that gives a general idea of where pricing may fall.

Honda has long built Civic and other models in Marysville, Ohio.

After plenty of teasing and online leaks, Lamborghini officially unveiled its new Aventador super sports car at the Geneva Auto Show today. The Aventador is a replacement for their top-of-the-line V12 Murcielago.

The Aventador keeps the brand's signature scissor doors, and features a visually stunning design, but doesn't quite advance the Lamborghini style as much as previous designs have.

The vehicle's overall design theme sticks to the fighter jet-inspired limited edition Reventon from 2008, and features nearly the identical front end of the Gallardos and outgoing Murcie.

The car features a price tag of $379,000, with a 12-cylinder engine with 700hp, 8,250 rpm and 509 lb-ft of torque. This makes for a claimed 2.9 second 0 to 100km/h. The Aventador's top speed is reported as 350km/h, with the new TFT-spedometer showing up to 370km/h. The 6.5-liter unit is Lamborghini's sixth generation V-12, and executives tout that it is 20 percent more fuel efficient despite making eight percent more power.

If you are in the market for a new car or just like seeing what is new in the auto world you should plan on attending the Cleveland Auto Show which runs from Febuarary 26th-March 6th at the IX Center. There are a plethora of events going on during the event including a car promotion of a 2011 Chrysler 200 given away to one lucky winner.

Here is the itinerary for this years big show.

Saturday, February 26

2011 Cleveland Auto show opens to the public (11:00 am)

CAVS Day - Meet CAVS girls (12:00-1:00pm) and Coach Scott (4:00-5:00pm) in the Kia display

Meet Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure in the A.R.E. Booth (1:30-3:30pm)

Sunday, February 27

19th Annual Automotive Technology Competition (1:00 pm)

Monday, February 28

18th Annual Automotive Career & Education Day (11:00 am)

Family Day - 15 years and under get in FREE! Sponsored by:

Entertainment for the whole family, and be sure to visit the interactive Kids Zone including bouncehouses, a balloon artist and face painting!

CAVS Night - Meet players Antawn Jamison in the AutoTrader.com display (3:00-5:00pm)
and Jamario Moon and Anderson Varejao in the Buick/GMC display (6:00-8:00pm)

Tuesday, March 1

GCADA Oldtimers Luncheon (11:30 am - invitation only)

The 2010 Cleveland Auto Show is back for another exciting year. The show hosts the media tomorrow and holds a special event in the evening and kicks off to the public on Saturday morning. The event, held again at the IX Center, opens to the public February 27 – March 7. Below is all the information you need if you plan on attending this year.

Event Hours
Friday and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sundays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday through Thursday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission
Adult $12
Seniors $10.00
Preteens $10.00
Children Six & Under FREE

Here is some things to look for at the auto show this year:

* Friday, Feb. 26: The 11th Annual Cleveland Auto Show Preview - A "Night of Lights" Charity Gala benefiting the Epilepsy Association, Diana Hyland Miracle Fund at University Hospitals Ireland Cancer Center, The Western Reserve Historical Society and The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Get a "first look" at the Show before it opens to the public, while helping Auto Show charitable locations. Tickets go on sale at clevelandautoshow.com on January 5, 2010. Contact Aliesha Johnson at 440.746.1500 or ajohnson@gcada.org for event information or pre-sale ticketing.

A new study published by Foresight Research in Michigan entitled "2010: Automotive Marketing Return on Investment" details the effectiveness of auto shows. With the Cleveland Auto Show just around the corner (Feb. 27 - March 7), many of the study's findings will be of interest to local dealers and franchise owners.

The study found that 20 percent of new car buyers attended an auto show within 12 months of their purchase, and this number was even higher in areas where auto shows have a much larger presence. In the Midwest region, potential buyer attendance numbers were significantly higher than the national average:

• Chicago - 27%
• Minneapolis - 28%
• Detroit - 35%
• Cleveland - 36%

The influence number increased even more if customers participated in a ride and drive, jumping to 54%.

Researchers compiled data from 8,467 people who either purchased or leased a new vehicle between October 2008 and October 2009. Steve Bruyn, President of Foresight Research, said of the results:

The Blue Oval continued its big winning streak today at the Detroit Auto Show. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Ford Transit Connect earned North American Car of the Year and North American Truck of the Year. It is only the third time an automaker has claimed both titles during the same year.

"Though not the first hybrid on the market, or even the second or third, The Fusion Hybrid is simply the best one ever built," said Csaba Csere, one of the 49 veteran automotive journalists who voted on the award told MarketWatch. "In addition to delivering terrific mileage, it looks and drives like a regular car -- and a very good one indeed."

The Transit Connect is a van that caters to the needs of small business owners. The van has a vast amount of storage space and boasts exceptional fuel efficiency.

“Winning both of these prestigious awards is confirmation that the ONE Ford plan is working, delivering industry-leading products for our customers,” said Mark Fields, president of Ford in America said in a press release issued by the company.

Ford has been on a roll in recent months. Unlike GM and Chrysler, they did not accept any government money on their road to recovery and recently announced they had profits of one billion dollars in the last fiscal quarter.

Want to see the latest and greatest that the automakers have to offer? Head down to the 2009 Cleveland Auto Show where you can check out all the latest models and ask questions from the industry professionals without the headaches of getting pressured of going to the dealership.

One car that you may want to see first is the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid which has earned rave reviews. The USA Today recently commented that the car that is priced at $28,000 is the best hybrid out there even outdoing the Lexus Hybrid that is priced at well over $100,000.

Tickets start at $12 and this coming Monday is "Family Night" where children 15 and under are admitted in free. If you have a valid College ID that is good for a $3 dollar off coupon. Here are the hours for the 2009 show which runs Saturday until March 8th:

Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The winners are in for the coveted prize of North American Car and Truck of the Year. In the truck category, the 2009 Ford F-150 won the award. The Hyundai Genesis, the largest and most powerful car that the Korean market has unleashed to the American market, won the award for the top car. The victory for Hyundai is the first time that a Korean market has won the award for the car of the year.

The F-150 dominated in the voting for best truck besting rivals the Dodge Ram and third place ML320 BlueTEC. The voting was 259-167-74 in the truck category. Ford almost pulled off a double honor as its model Flex lost in a close race to the Genesis 189-180 with the Jetti TDI placing third 131 votes. All voting is done by journalists in the automotive field. The victory in the truck category for Ford is the fifth time that the company has been honored with Truck of the Year and the third time that the F-150 has taken home the prize. All models that are under consideration must be a new model or redesigned for that model year.

Toyota had a smash hit with hybrid Prius, and now they're about to try their luck with a hybrid for the entry-level luxury car market. Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show, Lexus is adding its fourth hybrid to their nameplate, the HS 250h.

Lexus already has three hybrids - the GS 450h, the LS 600h L, and the RX 450h. The HS 250h is based on the Prius platform, but gets rid of the Prius' hatchback design in favor of a traditional four-door sedan style.

The HS 250h does not borrow the Prius' engine, rather it uses the same 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine from the Toyota Corolla and Camry. Combined, the gas engine and the Lexus Hybrid Drive system provide 187 HP.

Lexus hasn't yet revealed EPA mileage numbers for the new hybrid, but did state the it will be "more than 30 percent better than the most fuel-efficient model currently in the Lexus lineup."

Ford Motor Company launched the 2010 Ford Mustang today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The iconic sports car will be amiable in both V-6 and v-8 editions with the latter boasting an impressive 315 horsepower with better fuel efficiency that previous models. The new Mustang will continue to built in right here in the USA at a plant in Michigan.

Ford released this statement today trumpeting 45th edition of the Mustang:

"More than 9 million customers have made Mustang one of the world's most beloved automotive and cultural icons," said Mark Fields, Ford's president of The Americas. "Making sure this modern legend lives up to their expectations has been a driving force for the team, which went to great lengths – gathering customer input everywhere from race tracks to Main Streets in cities throughout the U.S. – working to create the best Mustang ever."

Here is a short video from the happenings at the LA show earlier today: