Dozens of new cars, trucks and SUVs go on sale each year, but if you want to see all the latest new models before they hit dealers the annual international auto shows are where you'll find them.

Held throughout the U.S. and abroad, these car shows allow the manufacturers to showcase all their latest sheet metal to the automotive press and the buying public. More than just car fancy stages and car show girls, these events create buzz for hot new products that often carries over into dealerships months down the line.