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In conjunction with the preview of its 2008 models, Chrysler invited us out to their proving ground in Chelsea, MI to photograph all of their latest concept cars. The only car we hadn't seen before was a rally-prepped Dodge Caliber that designer Ralph Gilles drove in the Targa Newfoundland. Also on hand were the Chrysler Nassau, Jeep Trailhawk and Dodge Demon, which we saw on the auto show circuit this past winter.

The Chrysler Sebring that was shown last fall at SEMA was joined by the wildly popular Jeep JT pickup and Wrangler Unlimited Ultimate, which will both be shown this fall at SEMA. The concept vehicles were arrayed around the handling loop at the proving ground and we were given free reign to shoot for the next couple of hours. Even though we've seen most of these machines in the past, it was nice to see them outside in the sunshine on a beautiful summer evening. If you're in need of some new wallpaper for your desktop, peruse these galleries and take your pick.

More Chrysler Concept galleries can be found after the jump.

Every year The Detroit News assembles a panel of readers to judge the NAIAS cars for the Readers' Choice Awards. The 100-member group has spoken for the 2007 show and, for the most part, the results are predictable. We won't spoil the "Best of Show" winner for you, but you can be sure it wasn't Ford's Airstream concept. It also wasn't the Interceptor.

The biggest surprise would be the Jeep Trailhawk taking top votes, not in the "Most Awesome Off-Road" category, but in the "Most Innovative" category. The Trailhawk helped Chrysler take five of the 12 categories.

[Source: The Detroit News]