Automakers Pull Out of NAIAS; GM Remaining?

[hotrod1949]

GM is supposed to debut the new 'Nox as well.

[BrickTamland]

I know the automakers want to save their marketing dollars, but I still find this sad. I have only been to the NAIAS three times (2000, 2005, 2008) but I absolutely loved going there. I was hoping to go next year, but who knows if there will be a show worth going to. When I go, I want to see the widest array of vehicles possible. I have been spoiled by the NAIAS - the Toledo Auto Show, which I went to every year from 1995-2007 just is not that great.

[blawrence73]

Originally Posted by miken123

I don't know how to feel about it. In general it's of course a bad thing.. but I wonder if maybe the Japanese aren't quietly making a statement regarding the new unimportance of the North American market. Perhaps it is to add insult to the already injured U.S. automakers.

It's strange that they would all pull out. Honda's probably just in it because they've gotten a minutia of press regarding their plant-towns in the US still providing jobs/etc.

If this be the case, wouldn't it be nice if the US media would report that to the American public. No chance in h*ll that would ever happen!

[steinravnik]

Sounds like all the automakers are battening down the hatches and scaling back for what will most likely be a brutal year.

[jmlee0695]

Originally Posted by hotrod1949

GM is supposed to debut the new 'Nox as well.

isnt it going to debut @ Chicago?

[XP300]

Originally Posted by Gung_Ho

People really don't go to auto shows to see family cars. I hope GM reveals more than this. If GM doesn't reveal any promising new concept cars, then they're certainly doomed.

People go to the auto shows to see cars; concepts, exotics and most of all "family cars". I've been going to the Chicago show since 1953. In my experience, most attendees are families with kids, a Dad with his son or daughter, or a young couple looking for transportation for their soon to be first born.

Most purchases made as a result of auto show attendance are family transportation (4 dr sedans, minivans, CUV's or SUV's).

[eaton53]

I know I won't go to Chicago if the Big 3 aren't there.

My sister-in-law goes with us and I know she won't go. She will not set foot in an import booth. Or Walmart for that matter.

[TorrentRS]

Honda IS coming...


crap...

[Michael_S]

Originally Posted by fp115

That is entirely false. People go to autoshows to see possible future purchases. Car enthusiasts may not, but the majority of people go to find their next car.

Speaking for myself, I go for both. I like to check out the Ferrari and Porsche models and the concept cars and also the Accord, and Malibu, and Galant, and so forth.

[hotrod1949]

Originally Posted by jmlee0695

isnt it going to debut @ Chicago?

I was told Detroit last weekend by someone who should be in the know at CAMI.

[xxregalizexx]

Originally Posted by 'Vette Dude

I think this is a good thing, because all of the attention will be on GM and the new LaCrosse.

Maybe thats the problem,until all of this who ha settles all of the attention will be drawn only to gm's financial situation.remember the car is useless without the company behind it,hence the car means nothing at the moment.
sad part is... this car may never be and i was planning on buying it!!!

[jmlee0695]

Originally Posted by hotrod1949

I was told Detroit last weekend by someone who should be in the know at CAMI.

i hope so,i dont like waiting,and im ready to see it

[2000GTPBROTHER]

Wouldn't this also be a way for the manufacturers to be telling the auto show sites that they find the costs too expensive?

Or to tell Detroit, increase the size of Cobo, but don't make us pay?

[regfootball]

i said this a couple weeks ago. GM ford etc. should pull out of NAIAS to make a statement. No free drinks and horsdoueves to the journalists that slit their throats. No hotel parties. nothing to write about. Put the journalists out of work, please.

[gardnet1]

Originally Posted by xxregalizexx

Maybe thats the problem,until all of this who ha settles all of the attention will be drawn only to gm's financial situation.remember the car is useless without the company behind it,hence the car means nothing at the moment.
sad part is... this car may never be and i was planning on buying it!!!

When things are bleakest is when you need the Coyboys/GI's to ride in and save the day.

This will be the job of the new La Crosse, Nox, Volt, Camaro, Fusion, Taurus, Fiesta, F-150, Mustang, MKT, etc.

They will take away some of the distraction with the bad press and radiate hope for the future of the company to employees, dealers and most importantly consumers.