philip lebeau has more from the motor city. >> reporter: amidst the razzle-dazzle of new models at this year's detroit auto show, one model broke through and grabbed the spotlight. ford's new f-150 with a light weight aluminum body and a new fuel-efficient engine is the first pickup truck that, according to many in the industry, will get more than 25 miles per gallon. >> the response has been fantastic. and of course a real value proposition for the f series is the aluminum cab and the aluminum box. it will save us over 700 pounds, which then we can down size the engines, improve fuel efficiency, and all that extra capability. but the aluminum pound for pound is tougher than steel. >> reporter: while ford's f-150 is generating buzz, general motors is celebrating a rare sweep with the chevy silverado winning truck of the year and the corvette stingray picking up car of the year honors, a nice boost for gm's incoming ceo mary barra. >> i'm so proud of the team. i'm proud of all three gm products but the sheff ray silverado, it's a great truck and i'm so glad we've got that recognition. an