U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will hold a press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan at 7:00 AM on Monday, January 11, 2010. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the largest automotive showcase in America.

Following the press conference, Secretary LaHood will attend the opening ceremony and unveilings for Ford, GM and Toyota, then tour the show floor.

NAIAS-issued media credentials are required to attend, and can be ordered on the web at /media/credentials/registration.aspx.

WHO: U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood

WHAT: Press Conference at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit, MI

WHEN: 7:00 AM - Monday, January 11, 2010

WHERE: Cobo Center, Michigan Hall Stage
               1 Washington Boulevard
               Detroit, MI  48226

NOTE: Media credentials available from NAIAS by visiting
/media/credentials/registration.aspx

USDOT Contact: Olivia Alair
Tel: (202) 366-4570
Email: Olivia.Alair@dot.gov

U.S. Department of Transportation
Office of Public Affairs
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.
Washington, DC  20590
www.dot.gov/affairs/briefing.htm

The North American International Auto Show
Rod Alberts - Executive Director
Entering its 22nd year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at www.naias.com.

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