2007 North American International Auto Show
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In 2007, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) celebrates 100 years in Detroit.
The rich history began with the first DADA-managed Detroit Auto Show held in December 1907. Since then, the show has grown from a regional event with 17 exhibitors to a world-class showcase featuring more than 60 exhibitors. The auto show has been held in a number of locations, including the Michigan State Fairgrounds and the Detroit Artillery Armory. The show has been held at Cobo Center since 1965. Presently, The NAIAS continues to be one of the worlds top international auto shows. NAIAS exhibits are collectively valued in excess of $200 million, excluding the value of the more than 700 vehicles in those exhibits. In 2007, the motor vehicle industry is again unveiling over 45 new models only at the NAIAS.
The 2007 Detroit Auto Show opens for public on January 13, 2007
Few highlights
 Chrysler Group hopes to maintain its status as sales leader in the minivan market with the introduction of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan with thirty-five new or improved features, such as a six-speed automatic transmission and swiveling second-row seats.
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 Mercedes-Benz unveiled a new elegant 4-door convertible concept - the Concept Ocean Drive that derives from the 12-cylinder Mercedes-Benz S600. This super-luxury consept could become reality if demand becomes evident.
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 General Motors unveils the Chevrolet Volt concept - a battery-powered electric car that has a range of 40 city miles after a six-hour charge from a household electrical outlet. The car also has a flex-fuel gasoline engine that creates electricity which powers the wheels.
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 The all-new Toyota Tundra CrewMax full-size pickup made its worldwide debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Featuring more than 44 inches of rear legroom, the super-sized CrewMax will go on sale in March.
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 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils its new Phantom Drophead Coupé at NAIAS 2007. The lightweight two-door, four-seater will be priced at $407,000 (U.S.). The Phantom Drophead Coupé is powered by the same 6.75-liter V12 engine found in the Phantom sedan, delivering 0-to-60 mile per hour acceleration of 5.7 seconds.
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 Jaguar will stage the world premiere of the C-XF concept at NAIAS 2007. The C-XF comes with a supercharged V8 with a sophisticated six-speed automatic transmission. The C-XF is a clear indication of the design direction that the next generations of Jaguar sedans will take, the British automaker said.
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