DETROIT, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- With the opening of the 2004 North
American International Auto Show Press Preview today, automobile manufacturers
are unveiling an array of new vehicles. This year, more than 60 production
and concept vehicles will make their worldwide and North American debuts at
the nation's premier auto show, today through Jan. 19, 2004, at Cobo Center in
Detroit.
"To kick off our 88th year, the NAIAS 2004 will introduce more than
60 vehicles and host more than 40 press conferences and press events," said
NAIAS 2004 Senior Co-Chairman Chuck Fortinberry. "Once again, the NAIAS is
taking the lead as one of the most prestigious automotive events in the
world."
The following manufacturers are scheduled to make vehicle introductions.
For more information on any of these vehicles, access the latest issue of
ShowTalk, the official newsletter of the NAIAS, at http://www.naias.com.
Worldwide Production Worldwide Concept
Aston Martin Chevrolet
BMW Dodge
Chevrolet Ford
Chrysler Honda
Ferrari Hyundai
Ford Jeep
Infiniti Mitsubishi
Lincoln Nissan
Mercury Saturn
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Nissan
Scion
North American Production North American Concept
Lamborghini Jaguar
Mazda Jeep
Mercedes-Benz Mazda
Subaru Mercedes-Benz
Suzuki Subaru
Volvo
In addition to the numerous vehicle introductions, the NAIAS 2004 will
feature an expanded display area in Michigan Hall filled with exciting new
products, including an all-new specialty vehicle exhibit. Exhibitors include
leading carmakers American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Ford Motor Co., Hyundai
Motor America, Mopar Speedshop, Scion and Subaru of America, Inc., as well as
a limited number of luxury manufacturers and suppliers including ASC
Incorporated and Microheat.
The NAIAS 2004 will once again feature the announcement of the North
American Car and Truck of the Year. This year's North American Car of the
Year finalists are the Cadillac XLR, Mazda RX-8 and Toyota Prius, while the
Cadillac SRX, the Ford F-150 and Nissan Titan are finalists for the North
American Truck of the Year. The winners will be announced at a press
conference today at 10:45 a.m. in Michigan Hall, Cobo Center.
The Charity Preview, the world's largest single-night charity event, is on
pace to sell out once again. Scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9, the event will
host 17,500 guests and anticipates to raise a record fundraising goal of
$7 million for 11 local Detroit children's charities. The event has generated
in excess of $44 million since the show became international in 1989.
During last year's show, more than 6,000 media attended Press Preview
Days, more than 27,000 industry employees and supporters from 2,000
international and domestic companies attended Industry Preview Days and
approximately 810,699 people attended during Public Days.
NAIAS 2004 Official Dates
Cobo Center in Detroit will host the NAIAS 2004 starting on Sunday, Jan. 4
with the first of three official Press Days that run through Tuesday, Jan. 6.
NAIAS Industry Preview Days will be held Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan.
8. The 2004 show will open to the public on Saturday, Jan. 10, and run
through Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day).
About the North American International Auto Show
In January 2003, Detroit concluded its 87th Auto Show, representing the
15th consecutive year as the expanded North American International Auto Show
(NAIAS). Entering its 16th year as an international event, the North American
International Auto Show is considered 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 the 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.
SOURCE North American International Auto Show
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