NAIAS

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 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.

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

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’

Highlights:

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

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 escape

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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

New Routan van from Volkswagen especially for the US market

Wolfsburg, 16 January 2008 - Volkswagen is stepping on the gas in one of its most important markets. Just weeks after the successful premiere of the new Volkswagen Passat CC at the current NAIAS 2008, Europe's largest car manufacturer will present the new Volkswagen Routan in Chicago (February 6 - 17, 2008).

Volkswagen will be showing its new minivan for the first time at the Chicago Auto Show. "Routan" is a newly coined word indicating the bond between Volkswagen and America. "Routan" contains both the English word "route" as well as the "-an" suffix which is appended to the names of Volkswagen's European vans - Volkswagen Touran and Volkswagen Sharan.

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.

AURORA, ON, Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) announced today its financial outlook for 2008 (All amounts are in U.S. dollars).

For the full year 2008, we expect consolidated sales to be between $24.9 billion and $26.2 billion, based on full year 2008 light vehicle production volumes of approximately 14.4 million units in North America and approximately 15.6 million units in Europe. Full year 2008 average dollar content per vehicle is expected to be between $855 and $885 in North America and between $440 and $465 in Europe. We expect full year 2008 complete vehicle assembly sales to be between $3.6 billion and $3.9 billion.

Detroit -- The smart fortwo is celebrating its launch to the world’s largest automobile market in Detroit .The shortest and most compact automobile currently in production is scheduled to roll on the streets of America this month.

The smart fortwo is the right car, at the right time for U.S. Drivers. Americans are faced with volatile fuel prices, increased urban congestion and a mindset of environmental responsibility.

2008 smart fortwo

The smart fortwo offers a high level of comfort, agility, safety and ecology. Its unique features and attributes meet consumer wishes now and well into the 21st century.

World Debut Of All-New Venza At 2008 North American International Auto Show

January 14, 2008 – Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2009 Venza crossover sedan at a press conference here today at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Venza will raise the crossover vehicle to new levels by combining a unique blend of sedan refinement and sport utility vehicle (SUV) functionality.

2009 Toyota Venza

January 14, 2008 - Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will provide several Toyota Prius plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) prototypes at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for executive shuttle service to and from the Cobo Center.

The prototype Prius plug-in hybrids are similar to the vehicles that were recently given to two University of California campuses. These vehicles are being used for research and testing as part of Toyota's on-going sustainable mobility development program with the University of California at Irvine's Advanced Power and Energy Program and the University of California at Berkeley's Institute of Transportation Studies.

Seamless advanced technology meets stunning, emotional design; Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology taken to new level

Detroit, Jan 14, 2008 - Three passionate designs combine with three advanced propulsion systems. The result: high-tech, innovative vehicles with alternative fuel choices … and exciting design and brand character.

Chrysler LLC’s mission to be more environmentally responsible is significantly changing how we envision vehicles in our future portfolio.

Jeep Renegade Concept

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, January 13, 2008 -- Those whose definition of pure driving pleasure includes wind in the face and sunshine above now have even more to smile about, as pricing was announced today for the new BMW 1 Series Convertible during its world debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The vehicle, which goes on sale in time for summer, will start at $33,875 for the 128i model and $39,875 for the 135i model. The BMW 1 Series Coupe arrives in dealerships in March.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, January 13, 2008 -- During its press conference today at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, BMW announced the pricing for the highly anticipated 2008 BMW M3 Coupe and 2008 BMW M3 Sedan. When the vehicles go on sale in March, the Coupe will be priced at $57,275 and the Sedan at $54,575. Sharing the high-revving 414-horsepower V8 and balanced chassis designed to be "faster than its engine," this March, BMW M GmbH will offer the most powerful, best performing series production M3s to the North American market.