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2008 Mini ClubmanMini Clubman to debut at Detroit show
The BMW Group has announced it will debut the Mini Clubman at the North American International Auto Show. The new Mini will be launched in Canada starting on February 13, 2008.

Hyundai GenesisHyundai to unveil Genesis premium sports sedan
Hyundai will unveil its new flagship sedan, the Genesis, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The all-new rear-wheel drive sports sedan will have a starting price under US$30,000 in the United States when it goes on sale this summer.

Subaru will debut a new exhibit at NAIASSubaru to debut new exhibit at Detroit show
Subaru has announced that it will debut more than just its all-new 2009 Subaru Forester at the North American International Show; the Forester will be displayed in a new state-of-the-art Subaru exhibit.

Canadian pop music sensation The Barenaked LadiesBarenaked Ladies to perform at Charity Preview gala
The Canadian pop-rock band Barenaked Ladies will perform at Cobo Arena at the 2008 North American International Auto Show's annual black-tie Charity Preview gala. The band will entertain Charity Preview attendees in a concert on Friday, January 18 at 9 p.m., in a performance sponsored by Sprint.

XM to debut XM NavWeather at Detroit auto show
XM Satellite Radio will debut its XM NavWeather featuring exclusive Threat Matrix technology, the first real-time personalized weather tracking service for GPS navigation, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Mercedes-Benz Freeside conceptMercedes-Benz GLK Freeside to debut at Detroit show
Mercedes-Benz has announced the world debut of its Vision GLK Freeside at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The compact vehicle, now close to series production, provides "a vision of the shape to SUVs to come," the company said.

BMW will debut new diesel models at Detroit Auto Show
The BMW Group has announced it will mark the North American International Auto Show with the debut of the 335d and X5 xDrive35d, both equipped with the BMW Advanced Diesel with BluePerformance.

2009 Subaru ForesterSubaru to unveil all-new 2009 Forester at Detroit Show
Subaru of America has announced it will debut the all-new, third-generation 2009 Forester at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new model has a bolder, more SUV-like design and makes a major leap in safety technology, comfort, refinement and driving dynamics.

Detroit Show announces public parking and shuttles
The North American International Auto Show has announced shuttle service and advanced parking purchases during the show's public days.

Nissan FORUM conceptNissan reveals more details about FORUM Concept minivan
Nissan has announced more details about its FORUM minivan to be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The company calls it the next revolution in family transportation.

Detroit show dates and times
Media, industry and charity preview days for the 2008 Detroit auto show will be held January 13 through 18, with the show opening to the public on January 19, at 9 a.m.

Major debuts expected in Detroit
The biggest auto show of the year on this continent, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, will be open to the public Saturday, January 19th to Sunday, January 27th - however the media will get a sneak preview of the vehicles Sunday, January 13th through Tuesday the 15th.

Land Rover to unveil LRX Concept at Detroit show
Land Rover has announced it will unveil a "vision of its future", the LRX Concept, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

Mazda Furai conceptNew Mazda RX-8 and Furai Concept to make world debuts at Detroit auto show
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premieres of its all-new Mazda RX-8 and Mazda Furai concept vehicles at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

Honda Pilot conceptHonda to unveil prototype of next generation Pilot at Detroit auto show
Honda has announced it will unveil a prototype of the next-generation Pilot at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

Ward's announces 14th annual Ten Best Engines award
Penton Media's Ward's AutoWorld magazine has named the winners of its annual listing of North America's "Ten Best Engines". Now in its fourteenth year, the awards are named by the editors of AutoWorld.

Nissan FORUM conceptNissan releases more photos of FORUM concept minivan to be unveiled at Detroit auto show
Describing it as a "FORUM For Family Gatherings", the interior of the new Nissan FORUM Concept minivan, which makes its public debut at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, features a front driver's zone and rear kids' zone, says a company news release.

Mitsubishi Concept-RAMitsubishi to unveil Concept-RA at 2008 Detroit auto show
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will host the world premiere of the Concept-RA at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

Barenaked Ladies to perform at Detroit Auto Show charity preview
The Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies will perform at the 2008 North American International Auto Show's (NAIAS) annual black-tie Charity Preview in Detroit on January 18, 2008.

Detroit show issues information for Canadian visitors
The 2008 North American International Auto Show has issued a list of tips and information to help Canadian visitors travelling to and from the show, which is open to the public from January 19 to 27.

2009 Saturn Vue Green Line2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode Hybrid to be unveiled at Detroit show
Saturn has announced it will debut the all-new 2009 Saturn Vue Green Line 2 Mode at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week.

Buick Riviera conceptGM to showcase Buick Riviera Concept at Detroit show
The Buick Riviera, a concept car designed to showcase Buick's new global design direction, will make its North American debut at the Buick stand during the North American International Auto Show.

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1Chevrolet to unveil supercharged Corvette ZR1 at Detroit show
General Motors will officially unveil the 2009 Corvette ZR1, carrying the company's new supercharged LS9 V8 engine, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Design of Hummer HX Concept entrusted to rookie designers
Scheduled for introduction at the 2008 North American International Auto Show, the Hummer HX concept reflects the young minds of three new GM designers - David Rojas, Min Young Kang and Robert Jablonski - whose first assignment was to provide a vision for the future design of off-road vehicles.

Toyota A-BATToyota to show A-BAT compact pickup concept vehicle at Detroit auto show
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. says it is returning to its compact pickup truck roots with its latest concept hybrid vehicle, the A-BAT.

The Venza is said to have been inspired by the FT-SX concept shown at the 2005 Detroit showToyota to unveil all-new Venza crossover sedan at Detroit show
Toyota Motor Sales USA will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2009 Toyota Venza crossover sedan at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

Musician Kid RockKid Rock to perform at GM Style show for cars, music and fashion
Michigan native Kid Rock will appear at GM Style, a celebration of cars, music and fashion leading up to the North American International Auto Show. Other performers at the January 12 event include Mary J. Blige, DJ Samantha Ronson and Maroon 5. GM also announced that the E85 Hot Rod and Chevrolet Camaro convertible concepts will be shown on the GM Style runway.

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