Global
automakers have saved their best for the 2013 North American
International Auto Show (NAIAS), and with less than one
month to go before the curtain rises, the industry remains
focused on one of the top automotive events in the world
"This show
is a reflection of the positive changes that are occurring
in our industry," said Jim Seavitt, chairman, 2013 NAIAS. "Automakers
from around the world continue to place NAIAS at the top of
their global auto show strategies, and have committed to
more than 50 vehicle debuts with the majority being
worldwide unveilings."
Seavitt said
the official NAIAS Press Conference Schedule, which was
released today, reads like an automakers 'Who's Who' and
features nearly 40 official events to be held at Press
Preview, Jan. 14-15, 2013.
"Our hotels
are filling up, our international media registration is up
15 percent, and the energy is back," he said. "Our city,
state and industry are in a better place. It's show time in
Detroit."
Together,
the more than 50 worldwide and North American unveilings are
a major demonstration of confidence in the NAIAS, which is
frequently compared with shows in Geneva, Frankfurt, Paris,
Tokyo, and Beijing/Shanghai.
Most NAIAS
press conferences will take place at Detroit's Cobo Center,
which is currently in the second of a three-phase expansion
plan. Some events will take place in the new three-story
glass atrium facing the Detroit River. The lone offsite
press conference will be presented by Ford Motor Company at
neighboring Joe Louis Arena on Jan. 15.
With more
than 6,000 journalists from around the globe expected to
attend NAIAS, the show continues to be at the forefront as a
venue for manufacturers and Tier One suppliers to announce
new vehicles and make industry news.
Journalists
may apply for credentials at naias.com/media/credentials.aspx.
To receive credentials by mail, applications must be
received by Friday, Dec. 21. Credential applications will
continue to be accepted after Dec. 21, and, upon approval,
credentials may be retrieved on-site at Cobo Center in
January. No credential applications will be accepted after
Dec. 31.
www.naias.com
Monday, January 14, 2013 |
6:00 am |
Media Credential Office Opens / |
|
Oakland Concourse |
6:30 am |
Main Show Floor and Michigan Hall
Opens |
6:30-6:55 am |
Johnson Controls / D2-15 |
7:00-7:25 am |
VDA-German Association of the
Automotive Industry / W2-60 |
|
Schaeffler Group immediately
following / W2-60 |
7:15-7:40 am |
NAIAS 2013 Welcome Ceremony /
Atrium Stage |
|
North American Car and Truck
of the Year Awards / Atrium Stage |
8:00-8:25 am |
Jeep |
8:35-9:00 am |
Chevrolet |
9:10-9:35 am |
Lincoln / Lincoln stand |
9:45-10:10 am |
Infiniti |
10:20-10:45 am |
Mercedes-Benz and smart |
10:55-11:20 am |
Volkswagen |
11:30-11:55 am |
BMW |
12:05-12:30 pm |
Audi |
12:40-1:05 pm |
Bentley |
1:15-1:40 pm |
MINI |
1:50-2:15 pm |
Honda |
2:25-2:50 pm |
Toyota / Toyota stand |
3:00-3:25 pm |
Hyundai |
3:35-4:00 pm |
Maserati |
4:10-4:35 pm |
Via Motors / Main Show Floor |
4:45-5:10 pm |
Panasonic Automotive / M2-30 |
Detroit's Cobo Center
|
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 |
6:00 am |
Media Credential Office Opens /
Oakland Concourse |
6:30 am |
Main Show Floor and Michigan Hall
Opens |
7:00-7:25 am |
ZF Group / Main Show Floor |
7:35-8:00 am |
DENSO / Main Show Floor |
8:10-8:35 am |
Nissan |
8:50-9:15 am |
Ford / Joe Louis Arena |
9:30-9:55 am |
Lexus / Riverview Ballroom |
10:05-10:30 am |
Cadillac |
10:40-11:05 am |
Acura |
11:15-11:40 am |
Kia |
11:50 am-12:15 pm |
Tesla |
12:25-12:50 pm |
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.,
Ltd. / Concourse |
1:00-1:25 pm |
Shelby American / Michigan
Hall |
1:35-2:00 pm |
VLP / Concourse |
2:10-2:35 pm |
PPG / M3-31 |
2:45-3:10 pm |
Continental / Atrium Stage |
3:20-3:45 pm |
The One Show's Top 10 Automobile
Commercials / Atrium Stage |
3:55-4:35 pm |
EyesOn Design Awards & Catalyst
Award / Atrium Stage |
4:45-5:15 pm |
EyesOn Design Awards Designer
Judges' Panel / Atrium Stage |
5:15-7:00 pm |
NAIAS Appreciation Reception /
Atrium |
Atrium
About the
North American International Auto Show
Now in its 25th year as an international event, the
NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world,
providing unparalleled access to the automotive products,
people and ideas that matter most - up close and in one
place. Administered by Executive Director Rod Alberts, the
NAIAS is one of the largest media events in North America,
and 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.