North American International Auto Show 2006
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Cars, Trucks, Stuff in-between & beyond...In all, the greatest show on wheels will feature more than 700 new cars and trucks, including the introduction of 26 new products and dozens of design concepts and specialty vehicles. In addition to the beautiful works of rolling art, visitors will see examples of new hybrid engines, hydrogen fuel-cell powerplants and more fuel-efficient engines. There also are chariots with fewer or more than four wheels. New technologies range from a voice-activated navigation system to a dashboard equipped with a built-in iPod adapter.
Chrysler Has Designs
Ford Finds an Edge
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Say: "Detroit." Think: "Cars." And now's the time we get to show that off in a big way - the 2006 North American International Auto Show. This year's stars include the Chevrolet Camaro concept at left (which may go into production), the Dodge Challenger concept, below in red, and the Ford F-250 Super Chief concept truck, decked out in grey. The auto show opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Cobo Center, downtown Detroit. For tickets and hours, 
The show kicks off on Friday, Jan. 13 with the NAIAS Charity Preview.Tickets for the black-tie event were still available at press time.Since the former Detroit Auto Show went international in 1989, theCharity Preview has raised more than $58 million for southeast Michiganchildren's charities. Tickets are $400 each and offer holders a firstlook at the spectacular autos and the chance to mingle as a VIP withthe Who's Who of the motor capital of the world. For details on theCharity Preview, 
New this year, The Children's Center will host a black-tie afterglow party for the Charity Preview. 2006 Auto Glow! Salute to the '60s in '06 will feature a red carpet fashion walk, funky themed lounges, a live Beetles Tribute Band, dancing, a strolling dinner and more at Ford Field.Tickets are $200 each, with all proceeds to benefit The Children's Center, an organization that serves troubled kids. For details, 
One of the dream machines available for inspection and purchase is the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, pictured in the photo by Mike Campbell of WWJ Newsradio 950.This beauty blasts off from zero and gets to 60 in 2.8 seconds, powered by a 7-liter Ford V-8 that generates 750 horsepower. With all its scoops, wings, vents and fins that come standard, the Saleen is said to generate sufficient down force to literally drive on a ceiling,overcoming gravity's pull at speeds over 168 mph - well under its top end of 255 mph. The fun's all yours for only $555,000. Sorry, no rebates. 
There is a lot to see from Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep, including the Chrysler Imperial design concept (photo) that may soon see production. New for 2007 are the Jeep Compass, a compact sport-ute, and the Dodge Caliber, a compact crossover that fuses the fun of a sport-utility vehicle with the practicality of a family minivan.
Ford Motor Company introduces the Ford Edge,an all-new "crossover utility vehicle" for the North American market(photo). Those who love muscle cars will want to check out the new Ford Shelby GT 500 Mustang and the Ford Explorer Sport Track Adrenaline, a high performance sport-ute. The Dearborn automaker also will showcase the Ford Reflex, a diesel-electric hybrid, and the Ford F-250 Super Chief.
General Motors Corporation unveils the Saturn VUE, a new SUV hybrid that runs on a powerplant that combines electric and gasoline engines. Glimpse the hydrogen future with a GM military vehicle concept basedon the Chevrolet Silverado pickup that uses a diesel-electric hybridand a hydrogen auxiliary power unit. More new GM offerings include the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT.
For the first time, one automaker - Honda - has one both, NAIAS Car of the Year and NAIAS Truck of the Year. Crowds are expected around the Honda Civic and Honda Ridgeline. In addition to a museum's worth of concept vehicles, from our friends across the Pacific comes the all-new Toyota Camry (photo) in traditionally powered and hybrid versions as well as the new Toyota FJ Land Cruiser. Visitors also can see the new Nissan Sentra and Nissan Versa as well as the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, the Lexus LS sedan, and the Subaru B5-TPH compact crossover concept.
Among the offerings from across the Atlantic: DaimlerChrysler unveils the Mercedes-Benz E320 BLUETEC and GL 320 BLUETEC, a sedan and sport-ute with highly efficient and clean diesel technology. BMW introduces the new BMW M-4 sports car, Volvo shows off the Volvo C30 design concept and Saab provides a glimpse at the Saab 9-5 Aero BioPower concept vehicle. Jaguar unwraps the Jaguar XK convertible.
Korean automakers have created an impression that they have compressed decades of automotive development into years. Kia Motors America introduces the Kia Soul, and Kia Mesa, a pair of crossover concept vehicles. Among its offerings, Hyundai introduces the Hyundai Santa Fe, a new sport-ute ready for 2007 delivery, and unwraps its Hyundai Talus concept (photo).
We hope you get a chance to see for yourself the 2006 North American International Auto Show. The Detroit Free Press provides complete coverage of the show.
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