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 PrototypeNORTH 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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