DETROIT (AP) — The North American International Auto Show
says it had its biggest attendance in more than a decade for this year’s
event.
Organizers announced Sunday that attendance was more than
803,000. The last time the show broke 800,000 was in 2003, when it was
more than 838,000. NAIAS Chairman Bob Shuman says in a statement that
this year’s event "was a special show, and everyone knew it."
Sunday
was the last day for the show at downtown Detroit’s Cobo Center. It
began earlier this month, with press and industry previews. A black-tie
preview featuring a performance by musician Sheryl Crow helped raise
$4.8 million for children’s charities.
A race-worthy Corvette, a sumptuous Mercedes C-Class and other glitzy models were among the eye-catching
vehicles on display.
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Online:
http://www.naias.com
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reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
DETROIT (AP) — The North American International Auto Show
says it had its biggest attendance in more than a decade for this year’s
event.
Organizers announced Sunday that attendance was more than
803,000. The last time the show broke 800,000 was in 2003, when it was
more than 838,000. NAIAS Chairman Bob Shuman says in a statement that
this year’s event "was a special show, and everyone knew it."
Sunday
was the last day for the show at downtown Detroit’s Cobo Center. It
began earlier this month, with press and industry previews. A black-tie
preview featuring a performance by musician Sheryl Crow helped raise
$4.8 million for children’s charities.
A race-worthy Corvette, a sumptuous Mercedes C-Class and other glitzy models were among the eye-catching
vehicles on display.
___
Online:
http://www.naias.com
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.