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Better Than Before: 2010 NAIAS welcomes return of Nissan and Porsche, 54 carmakers total

For many auto enthusiasts, the 2009 North American International Auto Show was the official beginning of the US economic downturn. Nissan, Infiniti, Mitsubishi and Porsche didn't even bother to show up for the once-prestigious event and Honda chose not to unveil any new product. A couple months back, the NAIAS organizers gave us some hope for the 2010 extravaganza when they said that the show would be better attended this time around. Well it appears that the show will at least be marginally better. NAIAS co-chair Doug Fox has reportedly ... Read more →

2010 Detroit Auto Show main floor is full, recession officially OVER Chris Shunk

The 2009 North American International Auto Show was a bit of a disaster. The very difficult and uncertain economic conditions resulted in several high-profile automakers dropping out of the ...

Cobo Hall expansion reportedly cleared, paving way for NAIAS to stay in Motor City Jeremy Korzeniewski

It's been a long road with more than its fair share of protracted negotiations and questionable decisions along the way, but the Detroit City Council has finally cleared the path for Cobo Hall to get ...

Michigan's Oakland County to grab NAIAS from Cobo? Jeremy Korzeniewski

We can't blame Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson one bit for thinking the North American International Auto Show might be better served by moving locations away from Detroit's troubled ...

German brands will attend Detroit Auto Show for at least one more year Michael Harley

Regardless of their displeasure with the cost, size and quality of Cobo Hall in Detroit, executives from BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have committed to at least one more round of exhibits at the ...

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy 9 months ago on Autoblog

THE AMAZINGLY STUPID DETROIT CITY COUNCIL Nobody reading this blog needs to be told how much trouble Detroit is in. Whether it's the Detroit Three, the city of Detroit, or the greater Detroit area, the story's the same: we're in trouble! One of the very few events that provides positive media ...

2010 Detroit Auto Show media days cut down by one, starts on Monday 10 months ago on Autoblog

It looks like we'll have one less day to report on all of the debuts from Detroit next year. According to the Detroit News, the North American International Auto Show's organizers have decided to cut the number of media preview days from three to two for next year's show. The move will bring the ...

Limited cash to keep GM from green-lighting Cadillac Converj? 10 months ago on Autoblog

General Motors' increasingly empty coffers could consign the Cadillac Converj show car to 'concept only' status. The Detroit Auto Show coupe has been the subject of production rumors since before it rolled onto the stage in Cobo earlier last week, but now Automotive News is reporting that GM ...

No Spark: What happened to GM's promised 5-door microcar in Detroit? 10 months ago on Autoblog

Earlier this week, when General Motors rolled out the very same 3-door Chevrolet Beat concept that it showed back in 2007, we were a bit confused. After all, GM's Ed Welburn teased all of America when he pulled back the tarp on a related (but clearly different) subcompact during NBC's Today ...

Detroit 2009: Motor City guys and dolls....but mostly dolls 10 months ago on Autoblog

There are lots of people here in Detroit for the NAIAS, and there are lots of moments that have little to do with the cars themselves. So we figured we'd do a roundup gallery to show you some of the personal moments from this year's Detroit Auto Show. Some of the faces you'll undoubtedly ...

Autoblog Podcast #110 10 months ago on Autoblog

It's been snowy. We have day jobs. We're feverishly preparing for Detroit. All excuses, as none will mask the fact that Episode #110 of the Autoblog Podcast is a couple days late. It's a pre-Detroit extravaganza, as Chris and Sam discuss what's going to be worth seeing at the recession-quieted ...

Event Alert: January Calendar of Automotive Events 11 months ago on Autoblog

Thanks to your suggestions, last month we added a Google Calendar after the jump so you can bookmark it and constantly receive updates as we add them. We appreciate all of your input and hope you find our calendar a useful tool. We also appreciate your comments listing events we might have ...

Dropouts be Damned: NAIAS insists Cobo expansion still needed 1 year ago on Autoblog

The future is looking bleak for the North American International Auto Show, with automakers dropping out like hippies. Nissan and Infiniti were just two among the hoards of car manufacturers – including Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Rolls-Royce, Land Rover and Ferrari as well as Porsche – that ...

AutoWeek picks Best of Show and honors others from Detroit 1 year ago on Autoblog

Here's a way to create content long after an auto show has ended, dream up a list of editorial favorite picks. Well, what the hell, we might as well be meta and report on the anti-news. Here we go blithely. AutoWeek handed out its Editors' Choice awards for the North American International Auto Show ...

Detroit Auto Show: The Final Wrap-Up 1 year ago on Autoblog

The 2008 North American International Auto Show press preview has drawn to a close, and now it's time for the public to have its turn in Cobo. As they throw open the doors to the masses, we wanted to give you another opportunity to check out all the concepts and production vehicles that debuted over ...

Detroit Auto Show 2008: What's happened so far... part deux 1 year ago on Autoblog

Monday has come and gone at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, and while it wasn't quite as big a showing as the kickoff on Sunday, there were still plenty of things to love and loathe here in Detroit. We've assembled all of the reveals and their associate galleries below, ...

Detroit 2008: BMW announces M3 pricing 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for plenty of high-res pics. If you've got a hankering for a V8-powered, carbon fiber-roofed über 3-series, BMW has finally named its price for the M3 coupe and sedan. $57,275 will buy you entry into the M3 Coupe, and bargain hunters willing to settle for an extra pair of ...

Detroit 2008: Kia Borrego arrives at the wrong time 1 year ago on Autoblog

click above for more high-res live shots of the 2009 Kia Borrego Perhaps the biggest news about the Kia Borrego is that it marks the introduction of a V8 to the Korean automaker's powertrain arsenal. On the other hand, maybe we're just power-addled. Lobbing an entry into the midsize-SUV arena, Kia ...

Autoblog Podcast #84 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're back from the holidays with Autoblog Podcast episode #84. Kicking things off, we review what's been in John, Damon, and Alex's parking spots in the Autoblog Garage. After a Mazda CX7/CX9-Honda Fit-Audi S5-lovefest, we're on to real happenings. Things are ratcheting up as we head into the North ...

Execs say Buick to get more "bold", "dramatic" 1 year ago on Autoblog

Through the success of the Enclave, Buick has discovered that nicely designed, well-built, high content vehicles sell. Being the first Buick in a long time to log advance orders, GM thinks it might be onto something with the Enclave formula. That recipe consists of bolder styling than past Buicks, ...

Detroit 2008: Something "stunning" coming from Audi 1 year ago on Autoblog

Following our report last month, Audi has confirmed it will be showing two new cars at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month. Although Audi is mute on what those two cars will be, one is reportedly a "stunning" new concept car; the second being a new production model ...

Detroit 2008: Automotive X-Prize entries coming to Cobo 1 year ago on Autoblog

The New York Auto Show in March will provide the official venue to launch the Automotive X-Prize contest, but all 43 entrants will be making an advanced appearance next month in Detroit at the North American International Auto show. The teams vying for the Auto X-Prize have to bring a combination ...

Five Chinese cars coming to Detroit Auto Show 2 years ago on Autoblog

The North American International Auto Show organizers may have lost Porsche for 2008 but it looks like they have picked up five Chinese manufacturers. Sounds like a reasonable trade doesn't it? Or not! The Detroit Auto Dealers Association won't confirm which companies will be displaying their ...

No Stuttgart snacks for you: Porsche ditches Detroit auto show 2 years ago on Autoblog

When the North American International Auto Show opens up its doors in Detroit this January, one automaker will be noticeable absent from the party. Porsche has decided that its marketing dollars are better spent on "direct customer contact," according to Tony Fouladpour, Porsche's N.A. ...

Detroit Auto Show: Detroit News Readers' Choice Awards 2 years ago on Autoblog

Every year The Detroit News assembles a panel of readers to judge the NAIAS cars for the Readers' Choice Awards. The 100-member group has spoken for the 2007 show and, for the most part, the results are predictable. We won't spoil the "Best of Show" winner for you, but you can be sure it wasn't ...

Detroit Auto Show: Ford Airstream Concept 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-resolution gallery of 22 pics! WHOA, This thing conjures up images of caffeine and nicotine fueled road trips, the KTel 8-track banging away with the requesite matchbook jammed in there to keep it operating smoothly. The nose says Econoline quite clearly, while the ...

Bus money now available for NAIAS field trips 2 years ago on Autoblog

One year when I was in school we took a field trip to a farm. Cows are great. Between two buns with cheese. Had I only grown up nearer Detroit, I could have been taking field trips to the Detroit auto show. Cars are cool. Especially for eighth graders. Even without cheese. To make it easier, and ...

4-door Jaguar concept set for Detroit debut 2 years ago on Autoblog

We have absolutely no information on this Jaguar concept that's scheduled to debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit except for the image you see above. What we can tell is that it has four doors and an Aston Martin-like set of taillamps. Oh, and the gauges glow blue. Is it a ...

GM tempting the paparazzi in Detroit 2 years ago on Autoblog

Perhaps looking to shake their conservative image, GM is calling all of their A (and maybe a few B, C and D) -list friends to help ring in the New Year at next month's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. It's all part of GM's celebrity car fashion show that they'll host along ...

Editorial: Will DCX's move taking Jeep 'out of the woods' dilute the brand? 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Jeep Compass, arguably the 2006 North American International Auto Show's leading whipping boy has been outed (along with company's upcoming Patriot twin) by James Healey at the USA Today as potentially damaging brand extensions. The two vehicles are based on the DaimlerChrysler's ...






Autoblog Podcast #155: 'Twas the night before LA...

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert go over some LA Preview action and quietly whoop it up on the podcast.

 
 

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