2010 Detroit auto show
Detroit Auto show 2010 is starting today. This show is also known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). This show will be a bunch of 60 new car models at the Cobo Centre, Michigan . This is one of the largest of auto show of North America, which will run from Jan.11 to Jan. 24. From Jan. 16 and onwards It will be open to the general public. In this year’s show electric and small powered cars will be presented. Giant carmakers like Saab, Hummer, Infiniti, Suzuki and Porsche will not be a part of this year’s show. All the major automakers are pursuing electric vehicles, hybrids, or both. GM in November plans to sell for the first time, Chevrolet Volt, an extended-range electric vehicle.
The Detroit show will introduce electronic cars from leading makers such as Chrysler, GM, and Chevrolet due to their demand in the coming years. These vehicles are termed as niche products. Nissan and Mitsubishi will also show their small cars. Lamborghini and Ferrari along with cars from U.K. manufacturers like Rolls Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin will also show their cars. It is expected that President Obama along with other politicians like House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, and House majority leader Steny Hoyer will attend the show.
This is the first time in the history of the auto industry that two automakers have to impress a totally new audience. There are more than 50 manufacturers who are participating in the show. Automakers will show for the first time 30 new vehicles globally. It is expected by the show organizers that more than 700,000 people will visit this show, making for an economic impact between $300 million and $500 million.
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