The Auto Writer

I’m on my home from the NAIAS, having crammed in what seems like two weeks of work in about four days time. Long days and short nights means I’m tired, but the opportunity to be at this venue was something I could not pass up. Oh, yeah, we had two inches of snow to deal with this morning — a pretty site to behold, something that I rarely see back home.

Although I only spent about an hour on the floor show on Tuesday, I was able to get the rest of the press packs that I needed. I must have about 50 lbs. worth of cds, press releases, booklets and media material, information that will take me many weeks to sort out.

I missed some of the key introductions at the show including the Toyota Venza crossover sedan, Lincoln MKT concept, the Passat CC — a coupe-looking four door sedan, the Mercedes GLK Freeside, and the Dodge Ram pickup. The interviews with GM executives and tours of GM facilities took up a lot of my time, but those opportunities were worth it for me.

One of the funny points of the show involved the Chinese automakers — when the press release from BYD is a hoot, a company some of us bloggers have labeled, “Build Your Death” to signify the poor quality and safety standards of the brand.

I’ll be posting additional NAIAS information soon — don’t forget: the show is open to public beginning this Saturday.