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The Detroit Tigers Caravan at the 2010 North American
International Auto Show
AmericaJR.com's Jason Rzucidlo was
there when the Detroit Tigers caravan rolled into
the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
It all took place on Friday, Jan. 22 at Cobo Center
in downtown Detroit. Fans had the once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to ask a question to a player, coach
or manager Jim Leyland. The event went on for about
an hour on special stage set-up behind in the GM
display. Look for responses from Brandon Inge, Miguel
Cabrera, Justin Verlander, Carlos Guillen, Scott
Sizemore, Austin Jackson and much more. [2.1.10] |
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Ford Motor Co. President and CEO Alan Mulally addresses
the Detroit Economic Club and The Detroit News Reader's
Choice Awards
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when Ford Motor Co. President
and CEO Alan Mulally gave his keynote speech at
a special meeting of the Detroit Economic Club.
It all took place inside the Renaissance Center
on Friday, January 15. In addition, the Detroit
News Reader's Choice Awards based on the 2010 North
American International Auto Show. Awards were given
in the following categories: future fantasy, best
family hauler, best curves, plushest interior, most
innovative, sexiest, most earth friendly, most luxurious,
grooviest, most awesome off-road, best value and
best of show. [1.29.10] |
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Dodge Car Brand President and CEO Ralph Gilles addresses
the 2010 AutoWeek Design Forum and Editor's Choice
Awards
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when Dodge Car Brand President
and CEO Ralph Gilles gave his keynote speech at
the 2010 AutoWeek Design Forum. It all took place
inside the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education
at the College for Creative Studies on Thursday,
January 14. The theme of this year's conference
was "Renaissance of Design." In addition,
watch for remarks by John Wendl, Content Director
for Turn 10 Studios, developer of the Forza Motorsport
Franchise. Also watch for the AutoWeek Editor's
Choice Awards presentations. [1.28.10] |
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Roger Penske and IRL Driver Helio Castroneves Receive
Borg Warner Awards at the 2010 Automotive News World
Congress
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when Penske Racing Chairman
Roger Penske and IRL driver Helio Castroneves received
Borg Warner Team Owner's Trophy and the Championship
Driver's Trophy, respectively. It all took place
at the 2010 Automotive News World Congress on Wednesday,
January 13. Watch for remarks from Penske and Castroneves
after they pickup their hardware. In addition, watch
the second video for remakrks from Penske's keynote
speech inside the Renaissance Center. [1.27.10] |
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Chrysler/Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne addresses the
2010 Automotive News World Congress
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when Chrysler/FIAT CEO
Sergio Marchionne spoke to the Automotive News World
Congress inside the Renaissance Center on Wednesday,
January 13. He spoke about the mutual relationship
that Chrysler and Fiat will have. Marchionne also
talked about when Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep would
start getting new vehicles. In addition, he spoke
about when Fiat vehicles would be appearing at showrooms
here in America. Also, watch the question-and-answer
session that took place at the end of his speech.
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Interviews with eight attendees at the 2010 NAIAS
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke with eight attendees during
the public days of the 2010 North American International
Auto Show. Look for interviews with Charlene and
Ralph Rivard of London, Ontario; Linda and Barry
Yeoman of Burgessville, Ontario; Haleigh Wojciechowski
of Sterling Heights, Mich.; Carol Schurig of Westland,
Mich; Justin VanHooser and Amanda Starick of Waterford,
Mich. Find out what their favorite part of the auto
show was. In addition, how did they compare this
year's auto show to past years. What was their favorite
car at the show this year? Watch this video to find
out. [1.25.10] |
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Interview with Kristyn Burtt regarding the Toyota
FT-EV II
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one
with Toyota Product Specialist Kristyn Burtt at
the 2010 NAIAS. The FT-EV II is a new concept vehicle
that runs completely on batteries. Find out how
long it takes to charge the FT-EV II and how far
is the driving range. What are the chances of this
vehicle going into production? How soon will Toyota
have a battery electric vehicle on the road? Also,
find out about new upgrades made to the Toyota Sienna
minivan in this great video.
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Interview with Curt Westlake regarding CT&T
United's electric vehicles
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one
with Curt Westlake, Senior Director of Marketing
for CT&T United at the 2010 NAIAS. CT&T
United displayed its full line of electric vehicles
at the North American International Auto Show. Find
out what type of batteries and being used and how
far is the driving range of their vehicles. How
long does it take to charge? What is the expected
price of the electric vehicles? What is the top
speed of their line of electric vehicles? Where
can the vehicles be purchased? [1.24.10] |
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Interview with Zach Schafer regarding the Lexus
GX 460 and LF-A
AmericaJR.com's
Garrett Godwin spoke one-on-one
with Lexus Product Specialist Zach Schafer at the
2010 NAIAS. The Lexus GX 460 and the LF-A were both
on display at the North American International Auto
Show. The GX 460 now comes with a 4.6-liter engine
for the 2010 model year. Only 500 LF-A vehicles
are being produced. Find out what makes both vehicles
unique. Both vehicles produce 300 horsepower or
more. [1.23.10] |
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Interview with Marcus Syring regarding the MINI
Beachcomber concept
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one
with Marcus Syring, MINI's Head of Exterior Design
at the 2010 NAIAS. The Beachcomber is a new concept
vehicle that is on display at the North American
International Auto Show. Some features of this concept
will be used in a production model that is scheduled
to be released at the Geneva Auto Show. Find out
what type of engine the vehicle comes with and some
unique features about the Beachcomber. [1.23.10] |
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Interview with David Champion of Consumer Reports
Auto Test Center
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one
with David Champion of Consumer Reports Auto
Test Center at the 2010 NAIAS. What are some of
the recommended vehicles with high product ratings?
What are his overall thoughts on the auto show this
year? What are some vehicles that have improved
in quality? What does he think about the new electric
vehicles at this year's auto show? What does he
think about Chrysler not having a press conference
this year? [1.22.10] |
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Interview with one of the drivers of the Tesla Roadster
from L.A. to Detroit
AmericaJR.com's
Garrett Godwin spoke one-on-one
with Rik Avalos, Senior Recruiter for Tesla Motors
at the 2010 NAIAS. A Tesla roadster was driven from
Los Angeles to Detroit just in time for the North
American International Auto Show. There was a total
of 18 drivers who drive the vehicle a small part
of the way to the Motor City. Avalos drove the electric
vehicle from Tuscon, Ariz. to El Paso, Tex. The
plane was to educate Americans about electric vehicles
along the route. [1.22.10] |
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Interview with Ken Hampel regarding the new GMC
Granite
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one
with Ken Hampel, GMC Brand Strategy Manager and
Accessories at the 2010 NAIAS. The GMC Granite is
a new concept vehicle that was unveiled during press
week at the North American International Auto Show.
It has cabinet-style doors that open from the center
for easy loading and unloading of packages. The
GMC Granite has enough space inside to store a large
mountain bike standing up. It comes with a 1.4-liter,
turbocharged, high-efficiency engine. [1.22.10] |
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Fun Things To Do at the 2010 North American International
Auto Show
The
2010 North American International Auto Show is not
just for adults. There's lots of fun things for
the entire family to enjoy. Bring your little ones,
teenagers and older kids. When you arrive at Cobo
Center, check out the State Farm Insurance display
in the lobby to play an auto racing arcade game.
Be sure to check out the Ford display when you walk
inside the auto show floor. There are many interactive
displays including slot car racing, foosball and
much more. In addition, stop by Volkswagen and Toyota
for more fun. Don't forget about the MEDC EcoXperience
where you can ride in one of the new electric or
alternative energy vehicles in the basement of Cobo!
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Interviews with Jim Sassorossi and Doug Johnson
regarding the new "FLO TV" on Chrysler
vehicles
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one
with Jim Sassorossi, Director of Mopar Parts Sales
& Marketing and with Doug Johnson, Mopar Product
Planner at the 2010 NAIAS. "FLO TV" is
a new feature that is available on all Chrysler
vehicles. It will offer 20 channels of LIVE television
on two screens inside the vehicle. "FLO TV"
also comes with a TV guide and parental controls.
The service also allows passengers to watch a DVD
on one screen while live television is on the other
screen. [1.21.10] |
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Interview with Sara Pines regarding the new Honda
CR-Z
AmericaJR.com's
Garrett Godwin spoke one-on-one
with Sara Pines of American Honda Motors regarding
the all-new Honda CR-Z production model. It will
be coming to dealerships this summer in the United
States. The CR-Z is a new sporty hybrid for the
Honda line. It should get about 38 mpg. The CR-Z
is expected to be priced higher than the Honda Insight
hybrid, however pricing has not yet been announced
at the moment. It is currently on display at the
2010 North American International Auto Show. [1.21.10] |
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Interview with Doug Fox, Chairman of the 2010 North
American International Auto Show
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo spoke one-on-one with 2010 North
American Interview Auto Show Chairman Doug Fox on
day two of press week. Find out his thoughts on
this year's auto show. Hear about some of the improvements
that were made to Cobo Center. What are his thoughts
on the Car and Truck of the Year winners? What should
people definitely want to check out when they come
to this year's show? What are some of the automakers
that returned to the Detroit show? [1.20.10] |
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2010 Urban Wheel Awards Ceremony at the MotorCity
Casino
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the 2010 Urban Wheel
Awards inside the MotorCity Casino's Sound Board
Theatre on Jan. 12, 2010. Watch as the winners of
the Urban Car of the Year, Urban Truck of the Year
and the Stimulating Minority Business Development
Awards get recognized Also, watch for remarks by
host LisaRaye McCoy, who is also the star of the
CW comedy series "All of Us." In addition,
look for comments by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
(D-MI). [1.19.10] |
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2010 Urban Wheel Awards Ceremony at the MotorCity
Casino
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at the 2010 Urban Wheel
Awards inside the MotorCity Casino's Sound Board
Theatre on Jan. 12, 2010. Watch as the winners of
the Diversity Leadership Award get recognized and
look for a musical performance by harpist Rashida
Jolley. Also, watch for remarks by host LisaRaye
McCoy, who is also the star of the CW comedy series
"All of Us." In addition, look for comments
by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). [1.18.10] |
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BYD's Press Conference at the 2010 North American
International Auto Show
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when BYD held its press
conference during the second day of press week at
the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
The press conference took place at the BYD display
on the main floor of Cobo Center. Watch for remarks
by Fred Ni, General Manager of BYD Motors, chu Maoming,
Deputy Consul General of the People's Republic of
China and by Henri Li, General Manager of BYD Auto
Expert Trade Division. Watch as the all-new BYD
e6 debuts at the 2010 NAIAS. [1.17.10] |
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Cadillac's Press Conference at the 2010 North American
International Auto Show
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when Cadillac held its
press conference during the second day of press
week at the 2010 North American International Auto
Show. The press conference took place on a special
stage near the Cadillac display on the main floor
of Cobo Center. Watch for remarks by Brian Nesbitt,
Cadillac General Manager and Clay Dean, Cadillac
Design Director. Watch as the all-new Cadillac CTS-V
Coupe and the Cadillac XTS Platinum debut at the
2010 NAIAS. [1.16.10] |
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Volkswagen's Press Conference at the 2010 North
American International Auto Show
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when Volkswagen held its
press conference during the first day of press week
at the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
The press conference took place at the Volkswagen
display on the main floor of Cobo Center. Watch
for remarks by Stefan Jacoby, U.S. Chief Executive
Officer for Volkswagen. Watch as the all-new Volkswagen
New Concept Coupe hybrid debuts at the 2010 NAIAS.
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GMC's Press Conference at the 2010 North American
International Auto Show
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when GMC held its press
conference during the first day of press week at
the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
The press conference took place on a special stage
built next to the GMC display. Watch for remarks
by Dave Lyon, the executive director of Buick GMC
Design. Watch as the all-new GMC Granite concept
car debuts at the 2010 NAIAS. [1.14.10] |
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2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY)
Awards Ceremony
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when the 2010 North American
Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards were presented
on Monday, Jan. 11. The awards were voted on by
a panel of 49 newspaper, radio, TV and web journalists.
Vehicles have to be new or significantly updated
to be nominated for an awards. Finalists were announced
in December at an APA luncheon and the winners were
revealed after the opening ceremony of the 2010
NAIAS during press days. The winners of both awards
went to the same automaker this year. [1.13.10] |
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2010 North American International Auto Show Opening
Ceremony
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when the 2010 North American
International Auto Show opening ceremony took place
in Michigan Hall at Cobo Center on Monday, Jan.
11. Watch as automotive executives and CEOs line
up on stage to kick off the festival. Also, look
for remarks by 2010 NAIAS Chairman Doug Fox. He
spoke about how the automotive industry has changed
over the last year and some of the new additions
to the auto show this year. [1.12.10] |
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Autoline Detroit host John McElroy addresses
the SAA Automotive Outlook Conference
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when John McElroy addressed
the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA) 21st Annual
Automotive Outlook Conference. It was held inside
Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. McElroy is the
television host of Autoline Detroit, a weekly show.
He gave everyone a preview of what to expect at
the 2010 North American International Auto Show.
McElroy also highlighed some of the big concept
car and new production model reveals that are taking
place at this year's auto show. He says that the
NAIAS should be renamed the Detroit Auto Show like
every other major auto show. [1.11.10] |
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GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz addresses the SAA Automotive
Outlook Conference
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when GM Global Marketing
Chief and Vice Chairman Bob Lutz addressed the Society
of Automotive Analysts (SAA) 21st Annual Automotive
Outlook Conference. It was held inside Cobo Center
in downtown Detroit. Additional
speakers at the 21st Annual Society of Automotive
Analysts (SAA) Automotive Outlook Conference were
John McElroy (host of Autoline Detroit), Neil De
Koker (President and CEO of the Original Equipment
Suppliers Association; John Casesa (Managing Partner
of Casesa Shapiro Group, LLC) and Justin Mirro (Managing
Director of Moelis & Company).
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Exclusive Sneak Peek as Workers Finish Up Displays
at the 2010 NAIAS
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo takes you inside Cobo Center for
an exclusive look at the displays as they are being
completed. You will see construction workers putting
the final touches before the media is invited to
see the auto show. Workers are working around the
clock to meet their deadline. We got the opportunity
to see the all-new Toyota Camry while it was uncovered
during our tour. You'll also hear about some of
the supporting events that go on at the same time
as the auto show in this video. [1.5.10] |
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Interviews at the 2010 North American Car and Truck
of the Year finalists announcement
AmericaJR.com's
Jason Rzucidlo was there when the finalists were
announced for the 2010 North American Car and Truck
of the Year at a special meeting of the Automotive
Press Association inside the Detroit Athletic Club.
Look for interviews with John McElroy (host of Autoline
Detroit), Rod Alberts (Executive Director of
the North American International Auto Show) and
Edward Lapham (Executive Editor of Automotive
News). [12.16.09] |
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2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Finalists
announcement
The
finalists for the 2010 North American Car and Truck
of the Year were announced today at a special meeting
of the Automotive Press Association inside the Detroit
Athletic Club. The awards are voted on by 49 journalists
from across the United States and Canada. Watch
as the official announcement is made by Michelle
Collins, U.S. Automotive Sector Leader for Deloitte
LLP. The awards will be handed out during the first
day of press week at the North American International
Auto Show in January. [12.16.09] |
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Take the People Mover to Get Around Downtown Detroit
Quickly
When
you come to Detroit for the North American International
Auto Show, be sure to park your car and take the
Detroit People Mover. It's the fastest way to get
around downtown Detroit. There are 13 People Mover
stations around a 2.9-mile loop around the downtown
district. If you choose to park your car at the
Greektown Casino, it's only a 9-minute ride to get
to Cobo Center, where the auto show is being held.
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2010 NAIAS Charity Preview tickets reduced to $250
each
Everyone
knows that the 2010 North American International
Auto Show Charity Preview is always the hottest
ticket in town. It is held on the day before the
auto show opens to the public. Everyone is feeling
the pinch of the economy these days. People are
losing their jobs and their houses. Auto Show organizers
realize that so they have decided to cut the ticket
price from $400 per person in 2009 to $250 per person
for 2010.
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2010 NAIAS to feature Electric Avenue exhibit area
A
new Electric Avenue display will be on the main
floor of the auto show in January. It will feature
electric vehicles in the concept and production
model stages. Fisker, Think and China's BYD are
three of the automakers that are expected to display
there. The new display will also feature battery
manufacturers, as well as manufacturers of recharging
stations. Visitors to the auto show will get a preview
of the future of electric vehicles. [11.16.09] |
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Detroit Riverside Hotel put up for sale -- Will
it be open to the NAIAS?
Last
January, three new hotels opened in time for the
auto show. The Detroit Riverside Hotel closed in
August. The hotel went through a $35 million renovation
project just before it closed. The building has
had many names -- most notably, The Hotel Pontchartrain,
then the Sheraton Detroit Hotel and finally the
Detroit Riverside Hotel. In July, Mutual Bank in
suburban Chicago foreclosed on the hotel's owners.
The hotel is being put up for sale, according to
a recent Detroit News article. [10.26.09] |
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2010 NAIAS show floor expected to be completely
full
Many
automakers who left the 2008 and 2009 North American
International Auto Shows are expected to return
to the 2010 show this January. The automakers backed
out of the show in previous years due to a lack
of exhibit space. The green light has been given
to upgrade Cobo Center so now automakers are coming
back to show off their new concept cars and production
models right here in the Motor City. [10.19.09] |
