Detroit Auto Show 2008
As the first auto show of the year, the North American International Auto Show draws 700,000 visitors to see over 700 production and concept vehicles displayed by automakers. This year's highlights include Hummer's new HX concept; the newly-designed segment leader from Ford - the new F-150; the US Le Mans race series-based Mazda Furai concept; the unibody Ford Explorer America concept; the 9-4X, a premium crossover concept from Saab; and Volkswagen's new CLS, the Passat CC.
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