40 new cars at 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

23.12.2009 / Detroit-Cairo / To date, an estimated 40 new car unveilings, and counting, have been committed to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center. With approximately three weeks left before one of the world's premier international automotive forums takes place, NAIAS continues to attract the major automakers along with emerging brands from around the world and the highest level of international journalists from major markets.

"You can feel the excitement building for the 2010 NAIAS as we hear from automakers and journalists alike," said Doug Fox, chairman, 2010 NAIAS. "This show will deliver an incredible lineup of world debuts, evidence that individual automakers are headed to Detroit to showcase their product and their direction in the industry."

Fox added the likelihood of more reveals being made public is high over the next few weeks leading up to the first press day on Monday, Jan. 11 at NAIAS. However, as of right now, the show is seeing consistent numbers of approximately 30 worldwide reveals and at least 10 North American debuts, substantial numbers given the current economy.

In recent weeks, internationally recognized outlets have commented on new products expected to be unveiled at the 2010 NAIAS. Some of these cars include:

Audi, A8,
BMW, ActiveE - concept
BMW, Z4 - "top-of-the-line"
Chevrolet, Camaro - convertible
Chevrolet, Aveo
Chevrolet, Spark - sub-compact
Chevrolet, Orlando
Chevrolet, Malibu
Chrysler, Lancia - derivative
Ford, Focus
GMC, Acadia - Denali edition
Mercedes Benz, E-Class Cabriolet
MINI, Beachcomber - concept
Toyota, Hybrid concept
Volkswagen, Jetta
Volvo, C30 - electric

Entering its 22nd 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.