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**jwight** · 12-19-2007, 08:41 PM

Anybody going to this (aka Detroit Auto Show) next month? Right now it looks like I'll be there on Thursday for the preview day.

[I know, NAIAS and show is redundant.]

RLove · 12-20-2007, 05:29 AM

I usually go. This year the highlight (obviously for us) would be the introduction of the Smart. But, other than that is there going to be much happening? I know GM, Ford, and Chrysler have pared down their displays dramatically in the past few years. They just might have some old women handing out black and white flyers this year. Chevrolet has the Malibu and the Camaro, (that STILL isn't out) Ford? rehash the Mustang, eh. Chysler can show off the Challenger that's taken seemingly forever to get here - I've seen it now for several years, how long does it take to re-engineer a car that you already know the body shape and size?

The money being spent will be at the European makes - especailly Audi who's making a major push in the American market.

I checked the NAIAS website http://www.naias.com , and there isn't the usual listing of introductions. Several Chinese manufacturers wiil be there - we should proably go and harass them.

Maybe I'll go just to contribute my money to Detroit who certainly needs the help right now.

Vlad92 · 12-20-2007, 08:04 PM

Good timing... just bought my ticket today and plan to go the afternoon and evening of 1/19. Not bad... direct flight from Omaha to Detroit for $260. Fly back on Sunday.

The only thing I didn't like in year's past were the crowds. It was so packed it wasn't even fun. I've also gone to Chicago in the past (and driven to Kansas City). Chicago seemed to be a good compromise... not such a "zoo" yet big enough to be fun.

We'll see what happens this year in Detroit!

spdickey · 12-20-2007, 08:26 PM

Enjoy the show. The smart exhibit at the LA Auto show was nice (three smarts, one of each model, and a tridion).

And of course I get to visit the smart House five days a week through January. All this saves me the plane ticket to Detroit in the Winter (burrrr). Of course, I could even have my own smart by then (if Santa is nice)!

**jwight** · 12-20-2007, 08:44 PM

We'll send you a photo from snow covered Detroit!