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Global Stage is Set as 50+ Vehicle Unveilings are Prepared for Detroit


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NAIAS a reflection of positive industry changes

DETROIT--Dec. 20, 2012:  Global automakers have saved their best for the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), and with less than one month to go before the curtain rises, the industry remains focused on one of the top automotive events in the world.

"This show is a reflection of the positive changes that are occurring in our industry," said Jim Seavitt, chairman, 2013 NAIAS. "Automakers from around the world continue to place NAIAS at the top of their global auto show strategies, and have committed to more than 50 vehicle debuts with the majority being worldwide unveilings."

Seavitt said the official NAIAS Press Conference Schedule, which was released today, reads like an automakers 'Who's Who' and features nearly 40 official events to be held at Press Preview, Jan. 14-15, 2013.

"Our hotels are filling up, our international media registration is up 15 percent, and the energy is back," he said. "Our city, state and industry are in a better place. It's show time in Detroit."

Together, the more than 50 worldwide and North American unveilings are a major demonstration of confidence in the NAIAS, which is frequently compared with shows in Geneva, Frankfurt, Paris, Tokyo, and Beijing/Shanghai. 

Most NAIAS press conferences will take place at Detroit's Cobo Center, which is currently in the second of a three-phase expansion plan. Some events will take place in the new three-story glass atrium facing the Detroit River. The lone offsite press conference will be presented by Ford Motor Company at neighboring Joe Louis Arena on Jan. 15.

With more than 6,000 journalists from around the globe expected to attend NAIAS, the show continues to be at the forefront as a venue for manufacturers and Tier One suppliers to announce new vehicles and make industry news.  

Journalists may apply for credentials at naias.com/media/credentials.aspx. To receive credentials by mail, applications must be received by Friday, Dec. 21. Credential applications will continue to be accepted after Dec. 21, and, upon approval, credentials may be retrieved on-site at Cobo Center in January. No credential applications will be accepted after Dec. 31.

NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2013 EXHIBITOR PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Press conferences will be held on exhibitor stands unless otherwise noted.  
THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.   Please visit naias.com often for the most current schedule.
VALID CREDENTIAL REQUIRED FOR SHOW FLOOR ACCESS
NAIAS 2013 EXHIBITOR PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE as of 12/18/2012

Monday, January 14, 2013

6:00 am

Media Credential Office Opens /


     Oakland Concourse

6:30 am

Main Show Floor and Michigan Hall Opens

6:30-6:55 am

Johnson Controls / D2-15

7:00-7:25 am

VDA-German Association of the Automotive Industry / W2-60


     Schaeffler Group immediately following / W2-60

7:15-7:40 am

NAIAS 2013 Welcome Ceremony / Atrium Stage


     North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards / Atrium Stage

8:00-8:25 am

Jeep

8:35-9:00 am

Chevrolet

9:10-9:35 am

Lincoln / Lincoln stand

9:45-10:10 am

Infiniti

10:20-10:45 am

Mercedes-Benz and smart

10:55-11:20 am

Volkswagen

11:30-11:55 am

BMW

12:05-12:30 pm

Audi

12:40-1:05 pm

Bentley

1:15-1:40 pm

MINI

1:50-2:15 pm

Honda

2:25-2:50 pm

Toyota / Toyota stand

3:00-3:25 pm

Hyundai

3:35-4:00 pm

Maserati

4:10-4:35 pm

Via Motors / Main Show Floor

4:45-5:10 pm

Panasonic Automotive / M2-30



Tuesday, January 15, 2013

6:00 am

Media Credential Office Opens / Oakland Concourse

6:30 am

Main Show Floor and Michigan Hall Opens

7:00-7:25 am

ZF Group / Main Show Floor

7:35-8:00 am

DENSO / Main Show Floor

8:10-8:35 am

Nissan

8:50-9:15 am

Ford / Joe Louis Arena

9:30-9:55 am

Lexus / Riverview Ballroom

10:05-10:30 am

Cadillac

10:40-11:05 am

Acura  

11:15-11:40 am

Kia

11:50 am-12:15 pm

Tesla

12:25-12:50 pm

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. / Concourse

1:00-1:25 pm

Shelby American / Michigan Hall   

1:35-2:00 pm

VLP / Concourse

2:10-2:35 pm

PPG / M3-31

2:45-3:10 pm

Continental / Atrium Stage

3:20-3:45 pm

The One Show's Top 10 Automobile Commercials / Atrium Stage

3:55-4:35 pm

EyesOn Design Awards & Catalyst Award / Atrium Stage

4:45-5:15 pm

EyesOn Design Awards Designer Judges' Panel / Atrium Stage

5:15-7:00 pm

NAIAS Appreciation Reception / Atrium 

NAIAS 2013 Dates:

  • Press Preview: Mon-Tue, Jan. 14-15, 2013
  • Industry Preview: Wed-Thu, Jan. 16-17, 2013
  • Charity Preview: Fri, Jan. 18, 2013
  • Public Show: Sat-Sun, Jan. 19-27, 2013