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Honda Reveals Honda Insight Hybrid Concept at 2008 Paris Motor Show

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This Honda concept vehicle will make its U.S. debut at Los Angeles Auto Show as the production version will debut at North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

PARIS - Honda today revealed a concept version of its new small hybrid vehicle, named Insight, at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The new Insight Concept shares styling cues with the Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle and provides an early look at the highly anticipated five-passenger hybrid vehicle.Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle: Honda introduced the Insight Concept hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.Honda Insight Concept Hybrid Vehicle: Honda introduced the Insight Concept hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Paris Auto Show.

Ford F-Series Presents Toby Keith's 'Biggest and Baddest' Concert Tour

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Ford Truck's involvement with the tour goes beyond traditional sponsorship, conveys the depth of Ford Truck's partnership with Toby Keith

DEARBORN, Mich., June 20, 2008 - Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith kicks off his "Biggest and Baddest Tour," presented by Ford F-Series, tonight in Birmingham, Alabama.

Toby Keith with the All New 2009 Ford F-150 at 2008 NAIASToby Keith with the All New 2009 Ford F-150 at 2008 NAIAS

Highlights:
* Ford F-Series is the presenting sponsor of country music star Toby Keith's "Biggest and Baddest Tour," which kicks off tonight in Birmingham, Alabama.

2009 North American International Auto Show (2009 NAIAS)

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01/11/2009 - 00:00
01/25/2009 - 23:59
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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

Land Rover Black and Silver LRX Hybrid Concept at NYIAS

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NEW YORK, March 19, 2008 – A striking black and silver version of Land Rover's acclaimed LRX cross-coupe concept makes its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) after the original white Land Rover LRX revealed earlier to widespread acclaim (at NAIAS, Detroit, in January).

Land Rover Black and Silver LRX Hybrid Concept: Land Rover shows a new version of its LRX concept in New York at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) - a desirable, premium and compact SUV which extends the definition of ‘breadth of capability’Land Rover Black and Silver LRX Hybrid Concept: Land Rover shows a new version of its LRX concept in New York at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) - a desirable, premium and compact SUV which extends the definition of ‘breadth of capability’

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

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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

New Volkswagen Passat CC Launched with Self-Sealing Tires from Continental

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02/01/2008 Hanover, Germany -- The new Volkswagen Passat CC four-door, which just premiered at the Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS), leaves the plant equipped with self-sealing Continental tyres. Using technology they call ContiSeal, the leading German tyre manufacturer has developed a system that makes it possible for a vehicle to continue on its ways even after a tyre has been punctured with a screw or nail.

ContiSeal: Continental's Self-Sealing Tire: A protective layer on the inside of the tread immediately seals holes that develop when screws or nails puncture the tyre, so that no air can escapeContiSeal: Continental's Self-Sealing Tire: A protective layer on the inside of the tread immediately seals holes that develop when screws or nails puncture the tyre, so that no air can escape

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

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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

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

Select Group of Suppliers Gains General Motors' Recognition

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Honored for Outstanding Performance in 2007

2008-01-17, DETROIT - Surrounded by an array of General Motors vehicles on the floor of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) including the 2008 Chevy Malibu, North American Car of the Year, GM recognized 12 suppliers for their contributions and performance in 2007.

The suppliers were Alpine Electronics, Inc.; Autoliv Inc.; Barton Malow Company; Burke E. Porter Machinery Company; Eaton Corporation; Höegh Autoliners AS; Jack Cooper Transport Co. Inc.; Magna Car Top Systems GmbH; Methode Electronics, Inc.; Seyen Alloy Wheel N.A., and Wellington Industries. Chemico Systems, Inc. received an Environmental Excellence Award.

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