Multimedia News Release - North American International Auto Show Showcases Concept and Production Vehicles During Press Day

DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2006 -- Press Days during the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened to journalists from around the world as automotive manufacturers unveiled more than 60 new production and concept vehicles at the nation's premier auto show at Cobo Center.

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"The show was an amazing success," said NAIAS 2006 senior co-chairman, Richard Genthe. "The quality and craftsmanship of the new production vehicles and concepts unveiled were fantastic and we can't wait to show them off to the public over the next couple of weeks. Press Days truly confirmed that the NAIAS continues to be one of the world's top automotive events."

  The following vehicles were introduced throughout NAIAS Press Days:

  Worldwide Production
  *  Acura RDX
  *  Audi S6 Sedan
  *  BMW Z4 Roadster
  *  BMW M Roadster
  *  Cadillac ESV
  *  Cadillac EXT
  *  Chevrolet Tahoe Two-Mode Hybrid
  *  Chevrolet Kodiak C4500
  *  Chrysler Aspen
  *  Dodge Caliber
  *  Ford Edge
  *  Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe and Convertible
  *  Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin
  *  GMC Yukon Two-Mode Hybrid
  *  Hummer H2 Pacific Blue Limited Edition
  *  Hummer H2 Fusion Orange Limited Edition
  *  Hummer H3X
  *  Jaguar XK Convertible
  *  Jeep Compass
  *  Jeep Wrangler
  *  Honda Fit
  *  Lexus LS 460
  *  Lincoln MKX
  *  Mercedes-Benz GL-450
  *  Mercedes-Benz E 320 CDI
  *  Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
  *  Nissan Sentra
  *  Nissan Versa
  *  Saturn Vue Green Line
  *  Toyota Camry
  *  Toyota Camry Hybrid

  Worldwide Concepts
  *  Aston Martin Rapide
  *  Audi Roadjet
  *  Buick Enclave
  *  Chevrolet Camaro
  *  Chrysler Imperial
  *  Dodge Challenger
  *  Ford Reflex
  *  Ford F-250 Super Chief
  *  Infiniti Coupe Concept
  *  Hyundai HCD9 Talus
  *  Kia Soul
  *  Lamborghini Miura
  *  Lincoln MKS
  *  Mazda Kabura
  *  Mercedes-Benz Vision GL 320 BLUETEC
  *  MINI Traveller
  *  Mitsubishi Concept-CT MIEV
  *  Nissan URGE
  *  Volvo C30

  North American Production
  *  Ferrari FXX
  *  Geely 7151 CK
  *  Kia Optima
  *  Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT
  *  Volkswagen Passat Station Wagon

  North American Concept
  *  BMW Z4 Coupe
  *  BMW X3 Hybrid
  *  Honda FCX
  *  Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid
  *  Subaru B5-TPH
  *  Subaru R1e

  NAIAS 2006 Official Dates

Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Industry Preview Days will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 13, 2006. The public is encouraged to call 888-838-7500 to be placed on a wait list for tickets to the 2006 Charity Preview. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006.

  The North American International Auto Show
  Rod Alberts - Executive Director

Entering its 18th 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 http://www.naias.com/ . Don't Miss It for the World!

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