NAIAS 2009 Debuts nearly 50 new Models.

NAIAS continues to drive the automotive industry forward as exhibitors unveil new technologies, designs and the vehicles consumers will want tomorrow. More than twenty manufacturers have announced NAIAS 2009 introductions and reveals during what is proving to be a historic global automotive event signaling new directions for the automotive industry.

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Detroit's Auto Fever Reaches $6 Million!

Barenaked Ladies drummer Tyler Stewart told Charity Preview guests, "I've got auto fever, Detroit," and he wasn’t alone. The annual black-tie event welcomed a sell-out crowd of 15,000 guests, raised $6 million for children’s charities and featured, for the first-time-ever, an exclusive Charity Preview performance in Cobo Arena.

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Round 'em Up!

The longhorn steer and wranglers brought in by Chrysler for the debut of the 2009 Dodge Ram – a first at NAIAS and likely any international auto show – have been rounded up and so have the final statistics for NAIAS 2008. That final tally shows a total of 58 vehicles were unveiled – 44 were worldwide debuts and 14 were North American debuts. The show welcomed more than 702,000 attendees, over 6,300 international media from over 60 countries along with a host of celebrities and over 37,000 industry insiders from 27 countries and 2,000 companies. In addition, $6 million was raised for children’s charities at the annual black-tie Charity Preview.

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Design & Technology: Stars of NAIAS 2008

Detroit is the nation’s epicenter of automotive design and technology. Many of the world’s major automakers have design studios in the Detroit area. Several also have research and development centers here, as does virtually every global supplier. NAIAS 2008 is the natural stage to showcase the latest fashions and state-of-the-art technologies. Design & Technology ShowCase offers a peek at some of the styles and technology on display.

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On With the Show!

After months of preparation and anticipation, the wraps come off the more than 50 production and concept vehicles making their world debut or first North American appearance at NAIAS 2008. ShowTalk guides readers through the wide array of dazzling concepts, sexy sports cars, environmentally friendly models and vehicles for everyday drivers making their debut in Detroit. Automakers are promising a few surprises that are under wraps.

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NAIAS 2008 Has It All: Green, Performance, Family Haulers, & Trucks

Environmentally friendly vehicles that run on fuel other than gasoline, sporty performance cars, workhorse pickup trucks and family haulers are among the more than 50 production and concept vehicles that will be making their worldwide and North American debuts at the NAIAS 2008.

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Automakers Hint About NAIAS Debuts

Automakers from around the globe are gearing up for January’s NAIAS 2008 by providing hints about worldwide and North American production and concept introductions.

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Chinese Automakers Display at NAIAS 2008

Two Chinese automakers – BYD Auto Co. and Changfeng Motor Group will exhibit at NAIAS 2008… watch for more Chinese automakers to be announced in ShowTalk’s October issue. Changfeng makes a return visit to Detroit, while BYD displays for the first time in North America.

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