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January 5, 2009

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Detroit Show News

Chrysler cuts back auto show spending

Another sign of the auto industry meltdown: Journalists covering next week�s Detroit auto show will not be treated to free food, an open bar and entertainment by Chrysler LLC, which will not host its annual Firehouse hospitality suite in downtown Detroit.
In past years the automaker has rented the Detroit Fire Department station across from Cobo Center to host media members during the press days of the auto show.
But Chrysler is tightening its budget for this year�s show, nixing the Firehouse, temporary offices at its display on the show

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Paris Show News

Paris flair lifts gloom

Beyond the gloomy outlook for new-car sales in Europe and the US, there was plenty of evidence at the Paris auto show that the industry is as vibrant and dynamic as ever. Here are our tops and flops from the show.

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NY Show News

Suzuki says mid-sized sedan will come to U.S. as planned

Company denies reports that car has been shelved

LOS ANGELES -- Suzuki, refuting media reports from Japan on Monday, today said it still plans to release a mid-sized sedan based on the Kizashi 3 concept in the United States this year.
The Nikkei business daily reported that production plans for the car had been shelved.
�The production version will debut at this year�s New York auto show in April,� Jeff Holland, spokesman for American Suzuki Motor Corp., told Automotive News today.
Suzuki will announce when the 2010 sedan will arrive in showrooms at the New York show,

NEW YORK AUTO SHOW PHOTOS AND COVERAGE >>

Geneva Show News

Kia targets Soul at urban buyers

Kia today unveiled pictures of its new Soul crossover car that it will debut at the Paris auto show in early October.
Kia said the Soul will go on sale in mainland Europe next February with a choice of either 126hp diesel or gasoline engines based on the engines already fitted to the Cee'd lower-medium car.
Kia describes the Soul as an "urban crossover."
Paul Philpott, head of Kia's UK operation, said the Soul's chic design and roomy interior will appeal to "active people with busy lives."
The Soul is a five-door hatchback with

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW PHOTOS AND COVERAGE >>

Chicago Show News

Nissan reverses decision to skip Chicago auto show

NASHVILLE -- Nissan North America, bowing to pressure from dealers, reversed a decision announced Monday and said it will participate in February�s Chicago auto show.
�We have found a way to maintain a presence at the Chicago show through our dealers, while still demonstrating the fiscal responsibility required by these challenging times,� Nissan said in a statement late Wednesday.
Nissan is sticking with its plan to pull out of Detroit�s North American International Auto Show in January. It is the biggest of six automakers to withdraw

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW PHOTOS AND COVERAGE >>

LA Show News

Honda's FC Sport mixes green and go

LOS ANGELES — It's little, low and wide. Oh, and hexagonal. The Honda FC Sport debuted at the Los Angeles show.
The fuel cell-powered sports car is "something to think about and to hope for" in the future, says Dan Bonawitz, Honda Motor Co. vice president of corporate planning and logistics.
The FC Sport was designed at Honda's advanced design studio in Pasadena, Calif. There are no plans for production, says Honda spokesman Sage Marie.

LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW PHOTOS AND COVERAGE >>

Tokyo Show News

TOKYO MOTOR SHOW PHOTOS AND COVERAGE >>

Frankfurt Show News

FRANKFURT IAA PHOTOS AND COVERAGE >>