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Auto Show 2009 - Part 1
Monday, January 12, 2009
| Part 1: High Hopes |
NBR's Diane Eastabrook is in Detroit at the 2009 North American International Auto Show, and it is a much smaller show than in years past. While experts are questioning the troubled U.S. automakers' ability to get their latest designs into production, the heads of those companies are optimistic their products will entice consumers back into the marketplace. |
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Behind-the-Scenes Photos
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When not setting up interviews and coordinating logistics, field producer Hart Billings managed to snap some behind-the-scenes photos of auto show action. You can explore his photos by clicking the "Photo Gallery 1" link below.
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- Ford Motor Company
Diane Eastabrook interviews Mark Fields, Ford's President of the Americas, in her report. This links to the "Global Auto Shows" section of the company's website, which currently features information about the 2010 Ford Taurus.
- General Motors (GM)
Diane Eastabrook interviews Richard Wagoner, chairman and CEO of GM, in her report. This links to the "Auto Shows & Special Events" section of the company's website, which currently features information about the 2009 North American International Auto Show.
- Hyundai
Diane Eastabrook interviews John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai USA, in her report. This links to information about Hyundai's Assurance program. The site describes the program like this: "Finance or lease any new Hyundai, and if in the next year you lose your income, we'll let you return it."
- North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
NAIAS is one of the biggest auto shows in the world. It is held in Detroit in January of each new year. This links to the section of the website that offers an "overview" of the 2009 show.
- Toyota Motors
Diane Eastabrook interviews Donald Esmond, Senior Vice President for Toyota Motors, in her report. This links to the "Upcoming Vehicles" section of Toyota's website. It currently features the third generation of the Toyota Prius hybrid, which was revealed at this year's auto show.
*Clicking these external links will take you off the NBR web site on
PBS.org. NBR has no affiliation with these sites.
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