Video: 2008 North American International Auto Show Press Preview Week Debuts 55 Vehicles, Draws More Than 6,000 Media, and Welcomes 37,000 Industry Insiders

Video: 2008 North American International Auto Show Press Preview Week Debuts 55 Vehicles, Draws More Than 6,000 Media, and Welcomes 37,000 Industry Insiders

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 www.naias.com. Don't Miss It for the World!

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