Bikes share space with cars at Detroit auto show

(AP) Transportation of the two-wheeled variety is sharing the floor at the Detroit auto show with the latest cars, trucks and concept vehicles.

Some are shown as accessories on vehicles. At Subaru's display, for example, bikes are shown with the Outback wagon aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. An electric-powered bicycle at Smart's display is sold by the mincar maker in Europe.

Bikes weren't the focus of presentations during this week's press previews, but they're often used in marketing cars.

Other prominent bike displays in Detroit this year include the Prius X Parlee concept bicycle among Toyota's vehicles. And at Hyundai's spot on the show floor, a bike is shown perched out the rear and rooftop of a Veloster coupe.

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