Detroit Motor Show

2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:11:37 +0000

Start: 01/16/2010 - 00:00

End: 01/24/2010 - 23:59

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37,000 Square Foot Electric Avenue Display Announced

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the 2010 Detroit Motor Show, has announced the debut of Electric Avenue, a 37,000 square foot feature on the main floor of the 2010 show. The new showcase will spotlight electric vehicles and technology of both traditional automakers and innovative entrepreneurs. The new exhibit has already secured sponsorship by The Dow Chemical Company, who will showcase the importance of technological solutions, such as Dow's lightweighting and advanced battery technology, and its role as a key enabler to changing the game on energy consumption and climate change.

2009 North American International Auto Show (2009 NAIAS)

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:52:08 +0000

Start: 01/11/2009 - 00:00

End: 01/25/2009 - 23:59

Timezone: Etc/GMT

Official Dates:
- Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 through Tuesday, Jan. 13.
- Industry Preview will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15.
- The annual black-tie Charity Preview gala will be held Friday evening, Jan. 16.
- Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25.

Location:
COBO Center
One Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
www.cobocenter.com

Tickets: TBD

Website
http://www.naias.com

Exhibitors
Acura
Aston Martin
Audi
Bentley
BMW
Buick
BYD Auto
Cadillac
Changfeng Motors
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Ferrari
Fisker
Ford Corporate
Ford Division
General Motors Corporation
GMC
Honda
Hummer
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Maserati
Maybach
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz

Toyota Environmental Update

admin — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:38:20 +0000

Toyota Announces Hybrid and Clean Diesel Initiatives at Detroit Auto Show

02/13/2008 -- In a keynote speech delivered at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe announced several environmental initiatives focused on new product releases:

• Toyota will supply plug-in hybrids to commercial customers by 2010. President Watanabe said, "As part of this plan, we will deliver a significant fleet of PHEVs powered by lithium-ion batteries to a wide variety of global commercial customers, with many coming to the U.S."

• Toyota will offer a new clean-diesel V8 engine in both the Tundra truck and Sequoia SUV in the near future.

NAIAS Reveals 2009 Dates, Reviews North American International Auto Show 2008

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:35:52 +0000

DETROIT, Feb. 8, 2008 – The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that the 2009 show will take place Jan. 11 - 25, 2009 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Press Preview will be held Sunday, Jan. 11 through Tuesday, Jan. 13. Industry Preview will be held Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15. The annual black-tie Charity Preview gala will be held Friday evening, Jan. 16. Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 25.

Highlights:
- NAIAS 2008 featured 58 vehicle debuts and several firsts including special events, political and celebrity appearances
- Welcomed more than 700,000 attendees, 6,000 media, 37,000 industry insiders
- hosted NBC Sports and CNBC national broadcasts

All-New BMW X6 Named "Best Production Truck" at EyesOn Design Awards at 2008 NAIAS

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:52:38 +0000

BMW GROUP RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, January 16, 2007 -- Just two days after its worldwide debut, the BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe was named "Best Production Truck" at the EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Held each year, the EyesOn Design Awards recognize major design achievement in the automobile industry, and recipients are selected from among all new concept and production vehicles making their debut at the Detroit show.

First Retail Sale 2009 Corvette ZR1 Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson

admin — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:37:52 +0000

Proceeds From Sale and Other Chevy Collectables to Benefit United Way

2008-01-18, SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The first '09 Corvette ZR1 to go on sale will go to the highest bidder, Saturday, Jan. 19, at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Proceeds from the ZR1's sale, as well as a trio of collectable authentic NASCAR Chevy Monte Carlo racecar hoods, will benefit United Way for Southeast Michigan. Tonight Show host Jay Leno will help present the car, along with Troy Clarke, president, GM North America. Representing United Way for Southeast Michigan will be President and CEO Mike Brennan and Vice President Beth Noble.

2008 NAIAS Welcomes 15,000 Guests, Raises $6 Million for Children's Charities

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Barenaked Ladies performance added fun, humor and glitz to sell-out black-tie gala

DETROIT, Jan. 21, 2008 -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008 at Cobo Center welcomed a sell-out crowd of 15,000 guests and raised $6 million for children's charities. Charity Preview also featured an acoustic preview performance by the legendary pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and an hour and 15 minute show at 9 p.m. in Cobo Arena.

Barenaked Ladies perform at 2008 NAIAS Charity Preview: (PRNewsFoto/The North American International Auto Show)

Cadillac CTS Recognized Again with Second Consecutive EyesOn Design Awards at 2008 NAIAS

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:42:38 +0000

2008-01-17, DETROIT – Cadillac was recognized with two EyesOn Design Awards for Design Excellence honors at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2009 CTS-V performance sedan captured the production car award and the concept car category honor went to the dramatic Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept. It was the second straight year the Cadillac CTS lineup was recognized by the EyesOn Design judges – the 2008 Cadillac CTS sedan won the production car category at the ’07 NAIAS.

2008 NAIAS Encourages Attendees to Plan Ahead for Parking at Charity Preview on Jan. 18

admin — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:03:25 +0000

DETROIT, Jan. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) advises those attending the black-tie Charity Preview gala on Friday, Jan. 18 to plan to arrive early at Cobo Center.

WHAT: To plan ahead for parking, the NAIAS 2008 recommends the following:

If You Are Driving Yourself
-- General access to Cobo Center Parking Garage will be closed to non-credentialed vehicles beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.
-- The Millennium Garage, on Congress between Cass and First streets is available for self-parking for the event. Miller Parking Garage between Atwater and Bates streets also is available.

If You Are A Chauffeur

2008 NAIAS Industry Preview Begins with Emphasis on Design and Green Technologies

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:10:00 +0000

NAIAS welcomes thousands of industry insiders Jan. 16-17

DETROIT, Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of automotive industry executives, engineers and designers will converge at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today and tomorrow in Detroit for special events emphasizing design and green technologies. In addition to the events, attendees have the opportunity to network and view the incredible concept and production vehicles and exhibits on the NAIAS show floor.