The North American International Auto Show has been one of the earliest indicators of a year's coming trends for more than two decades, and don't expect much to change this year. The two-week event comes to Detroit on January 9, and according to USA Today, there are a number of things to be on the lookout for.

Many of the trends over recent years have had to do with fuel efficiency and that will continue in 2012, experts say. One of the things to be most on the lookout for is stop-start technology, which actually turns off the engine while a car is idling at the stop light, and then starts it back up once it's ready to go. The features is already available in a number of vehicles, including the Mazda 3.

Of course, saving money on gas is not the only thing that drivers want. They are also looking to be safer than ever before. Industry experts are anticipating that the number of airbags in cars will grow to 10 in the coming year with some having already implemented front-seat knee versions of the safety device, the news source reports.

How a car drives may also change in the coming months due to a greater emphasis being placed on both the size and power of engines. According to USA Today, prognosticators believe that there will be more small engines with greater output much like the 2-liter four-cylinder turbocharged, direct-injection engine created by GM that provides 270 horsepower.

Regardless of which trends come and go, one thing will remain the same – New Jersey State Auto Auction will continue to be a great place to get behind the wheel of a used car. The dealer offers plenty of makes and models at affordable prices.