Detroit Exhibits Production-Bound Concepts

Detroit Exhibits Production-Bound Concepts
 

Detroit Exhibits Production-Bound Concepts

Mar 14, 2008

Detroit Exhibits Production-Bound Concepts Naias.com

Unlike the overwhelmingly green L. A. show and Tokyo’s surreal exhibits, Detroit offered up a significant display of production-bound concepts. Along with the Dodge Ram, which with typical Chrysler fanfare was escorted by 120 longhorn cattle, several vehicles very much grounded in reality had their coming out at the North American International Auto Show.

About the Detroit Auto Show

– Thousands of automotive industry executives, engineers and designers will converge at the 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.

NAIAS 2008 Industry Preview, co-sponsored by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Business Week, offers a unique opportunity for automotive companies to invite their key contacts, suppliers and employees to preview the many fantastic attractions at the show.

“NAIAS 2008 had an incredible start with the unveilings and celebrity appearances of Press Preview and we expect Industry Preview to continue that momentum,” said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. “Industry Preview provides a unique occasion for industry insiders to network, attend informative special events on design and automotive trends, and get a sneak peek of the show before it opens to the public.”

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