PRNewswire
DETROIT

DETROIT, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Press Preview (Jan. 13-15) and Industry Preview (Jan. 16 and 17), also known as Press Preview Week, at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) featured 55 vehicle debuts, welcomed more than 6,000 international media from nearly 60 countries along with a host of celebrities and drew 37,000 industry insiders from 2,000 companies. Of the 55 vehicles unveiled, 45 were worldwide debuts and 10 were North American debuts.

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"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of Press Preview Week," said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. "Fifty-five unveilings with a high concentration of worldwide debuts is very strong and we are thrilled with the level of media attendance, celebrities and industry executives at our show."

  The following vehicles were introduced during Press Preview (Jan. 13-15):

  WORLDWIDE PRODUCTION

  2009 Cadillac CTS-V
  2008 Chevy Impala 50th Anniversary Edition
  2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
  2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid SUV
  2009 Audi TTS Coupe
  2009 BMW 1-Series Ragtop Convertible
  2009 BMW X6 Sport Activity Coupe
  Changfeng Liebao CS7
  Changfeng Kylin
  2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
  2009 Dodge RAM
  2010 Fisker Karma
  2009 Ford F-150
  2009 Ford Glass Roof Mustang
  2009 Hyundai Genesis
  2009 Kia Borrego
  Maserati Quattroporte Collezione Cento
  2009 Mazda RX-8 Sports Car
  2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK
  Mercedes-Benz Carbon Fiber SLR McLaren Roadster
  2009 Toyota Venza "Crossover" Sedan
  2009 Volkswagen Passat CC

  WORLDWIDE CONCEPT

  Audi R8 V12 TDI Concept
  Cadillac CTS Coupe Concept
  Chrysler ecoVoyager
  Dodge ZEO
  Ford Explorer America Concept
  Ford Verve Three-Door Concept
  Ford Verve Sedan Concept
  Hummer HX Concept
  Jeep Renegade
  Land Rover LRX Concept
  Lexus LF-A Roadster
  Lincoln MKT Concept
  Mazda Furai Concept
  Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Freeside Concept
  Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK Townside Concept
  Mitsubishi RA Concept
  Nissan Forum
  Saab 9-4x Concept
  Saturn Flextreme Concept Car
  Toyota A-BAT

  WORLDWIDE PROTOTYPE

  2009 Honda Pilot Prototype
  Ferrari Biofuel-Powered F430 Spider Prototype
  Saturn Vue Green Line Plug-in Hybrid Prototype

  NORTH AMERICAN PRODUCTION

  2009 Audi A4
  2009 BMW 335d Sedan
  2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d9
  2009 Subaru Forester
  BYD H6 DM Hybrid Car
  Kia Kee Concept
  Maybach Landaulet

  NORTH AMERICAN CONCEPT

  Buick Riviera Concept
  Honda CR-Z Concept
  Mazda Taiki Concept

  Celebrities who attended Press Preview week included:

  Singer Bryan Adams
  The Barenaked Ladies
  Singer Mary J. Blige
  Extra anchor, A.J. Calloway
  Indy Car driver/"Dancing with the Stars" Champion Helio Castroneves
  Actress Kim Cattrall
  Attorney General Mike Cox
  Record Executive Damon Dash
  English Beat
  Actor Giancarlo Esposito
  Funk Master Flex
  NBA All-star George "Iceman" Gervin
  Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
  Heavy Weight Boxer Evander Holyfield
  Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee
  Monster Garage Host Jesse James
  Country Singer Toby Keith
  Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
  The Today Show Anchor, Hoda Kotb
  US Senator Joe Lieberman
  Presidential Candidate John McCain
  Jay Leno's Ross "the Intern" Matthews
  Miss Universe 2007 Riyo Mori
  From Inside Edition Deborah Norville
  Actress Rosie Perez
  Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck
  NBA All-star Willis Reed
  Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney
  Actress Drew Sidora
  Russell Simons
  US Senator Debbie Stabenow
  Actress Lisa Vidal
  NBA All-star Bill Walton
  NBA All-star Spud Webb
  NBA All-star Dominique Wilkins
  Detroit Free Press Yak

  NAIAS 2008 Official Dates

Press Preview was held Sunday, Jan. 13 through Tuesday, Jan. 15. Industry Preview was held on Wednesday, Jan. 16 and Thursday, Jan. 17. The annual black-tie Charity Preview was held Friday evening, Jan. 18. Public Days will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 27.

  The North American International Auto Show
  Rod Alberts - Executive Director

Entering its 20th 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 http://www.naias.com/. Don't Miss It for the World!

SOURCE: North American International Auto Show

CONTACT: Elizabeth Twork of John Bailey & Associates, NAIAS PR Desk,
+1-248-643-2450 etwork@baileypr.com, naias-media@baileypr.com

Web site: http://www.naias.com/