Live Unveiling of the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists at the Detroit Economic Club

DETROIT, Dec. 6, 2006 -- On Wednesday, December 13, 2006, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) is honored to be the chosen forum for the live unveiling of the 2007 North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) finalists. The unveiling will be the centerpiece of the Club's special 11:00 a.m. meeting at Cobo Center. Preceding the live unveiling, three distinguished automotive journalists will discuss the merits and new features of the 2007 models, and the selection process to determine the finalists for North American Car and Truck of the Year. The panel discussion will be moderated by John McElroy.

  PANELISTS
  John McElroy - Moderator
  Host, Autoline Detroit
  Auto Analyst, WWJ Newsradio 950

  Edward Lapham
  Editor
  Automotive News

  Anita Lienert
  Syndicated Automotive Columnist

Following the panel discussion, each of the six finalist models will be on display for club members, guests and members of the news media to view in- person.

The meeting will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cobo Center in Detroit, MI, and is co-hosted by the North American International Auto Show, where the winners of the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) will be announced in January.

DEC was formed in 1934 as a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It is known internationally as a top speaking forum for prominent business and government leaders, who address members and their guests at the Club's 35 meetings a season. With more than 2,800 members, the DEC is about vital issues, prominent voices, a commitment to education and inspiring leadership. The Club is proud to have hosted every sitting U.S. President since Richard Nixon and proud to be ranked among the top speaking platforms in the world. Admission: $35 for DEC members, $40 for guests of members and $50 for nonmembers.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For media registration, contact Jessica Wayland at +1-313-963-8547 or register at http://www.econclub.org .