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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Your Guide to the 2013 North American International Auto Show

Get the scoop on hours, tickets, parking, what's on display, special events and more before you head downtown, Ferndale!

The 2013 North American International Auto opens to the public Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Cobo Center in Detroit and we've got the scoop on what you need to know before you go! [Do you know someone from Ferndale who will be participating behind the scenes? Leave a comment!] More than 500 vehicles from Detroit automakers and other global manufacturers will be on display inside the renovated Cobo Center and 40 will make their global debut during the 24th annual event. (See the attached PDF for a map of exhibitors.)

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Did You Go to the Auto Show? Show Us – And Win!

Did you make it to the auto show this year? If you share a photo by 6 p.m. today, you'll have a chance to win a Patch T-shirt or hat.

You've been to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit; now it's time to dream. Whether it's a Mercedes or a Ford, chances are you had a favorite car (we wonder if this Bentley is a favorite of chef Wolfgang Puck?) And more than likely, you have a photo of yourself in front of that car to prove it. Patch wants to see your photos from the auto show, and we'll reward you for it. Upload your photos here all week long; after the show closes next Sunday night, we'll choose 20 photo contributors at random to receive a Patch T-shirt or Patch hat.  Here are the details:

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Timothy Rath

9:57 pm on Monday, January 23, 2012

Sorry to hear it. Sounds like you'll have a good idea of what to buy, though.   more ›

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Know Before You Go: North American International Auto Show

Ferndale Patch gives you the scoop on hours, tickets, parking, what to see and more.

The public portion of the North American International Auto Show kicks off Saturday in Detroit and we've got the scoop on what you need to know before you go. More than 500 vehicles from exhibitors including hometown favorites General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, as well as more exotic auto manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Tesla will be on display (see attached PDF for Cobo Center exhibit map). For an in-depth sneak peek at the vehicles, check out the consumer guide on The Detroit News' website. "It's a show comparable to Geneva," said Rod Alberts, who serves as NAIAS executive director. "Don't take for granted that we have one of the best shows in the world right in our own back yard." When Where Why go Cost …

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