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New car exhibits a mirror of trends in culture

The gull-winged Mercedes-Benz 2012 SLS AMG Coupe starts at more than $200,000, but viewing it costs a lot less at the annual Washington Auto Show. Over the years, while the cars have gotten fancier, auto shows have slimmed down. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

The gull-winged Mercedes-Benz 2012 SLS AMG Coupe starts at more than $200,000, but viewing it costs a lot less at the annual Washington Auto Show. Over the years, while the cars have gotten fancier, auto shows have slimmed down. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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