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In photos: 'Chicago Auto Show Feb 6 2008'

By M&C News Feb 7, 2008, 3:16 GMT

General Motors North America Vice President Design Bryan Nesbitt (R) and Lead Designer Warrack Leach (L) with the GMC Denali XT Concept Truck during its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Denali XT Concept is powered by the first combination of GMOs two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The Denali XT Concept offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks running on gasoline.  EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors North America Vice President Design Bryan Nesbitt (R) and Lead Designer Warrack Leach (L) with the GMC Denali XT Concept Truck during its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Denali XT Concept is powered by the first combination of GMOs two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The Denali XT Concept offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks running on gasoline. EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

epa The GMC Denali XT Concept Truck makes its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Denali XT Concept is powered by the first combination of GMOs two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The Denali XT Concept offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks running on gasoline.  EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS  EDITORIAL USE ONLY

epa The GMC Denali XT Concept Truck makes its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Denali XT Concept is powered by the first combination of GMOs two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The Denali XT Concept offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks running on gasoline. EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS EDITORIAL USE ONLY

General Motors North America Vice President Design Bryan Nesbitt introduces the GMC Denali XT Concept Truck at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Denali XT Concept is powered by the first combination of GMOs two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The Denali XT Concept offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks running on gasoline.  EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors North America Vice President Design Bryan Nesbitt introduces the GMC Denali XT Concept Truck at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Denali XT Concept is powered by the first combination of GMOs two-mode hybrid system with an E85 ethanol-capable engine. The Denali XT Concept offers a 50-percent increase in combined fuel economy over comparable small pickup trucks running on gasoline. EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

The 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup makes its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Sierra Hybrid will achieve a 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering a 6,100-pound towing capacity.  EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

The 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup makes its world debut at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Sierra Hybrid will achieve a 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering a 6,100-pound towing capacity. EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors North America Vice President Field Sales, Service and Parts Brent Dewar introduces the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Sierra Hybrid will achieve a 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering a 6,100-pound towing capacity.  EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors North America Vice President Field Sales, Service and Parts Brent Dewar introduces the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008. The Sierra Hybrid will achieve a 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering a 6,100-pound towing capacity. EPA/STEVE FECHT/GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors North America Vice President Field Sales, Service and Parts Brent Dewar introduces the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008 . The Sierra Hybrid will achieve a 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering a 6,100-pound towing capacity.  EPA/TYLER MALLORY/GENERAL MOTORS

General Motors North America Vice President Field Sales, Service and Parts Brent Dewar introduces the 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid pickup at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, IL, USA, 06 February 2008 . The Sierra Hybrid will achieve a 40-percent greater city fuel economy and a 25-percent improvement in overall fuel economy while delivering a 6,100-pound towing capacity. EPA/TYLER MALLORY/GENERAL MOTORS

BMWs Martin Birkman (L) and racing legend Bobby Rahal (R) take the wraps off the racing version of the BMW M3 at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. The vehicle is designed to compete in the 2009 Le Mans Series, driven by a partnership between BMW of North America and Rahal Letterman Racing.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

BMW's Martin Birkman (L) and racing legend Bobby Rahal (R) take the wraps off the racing version of the BMW M3 at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. The vehicle is designed to compete in the 2009 Le Mans Series, driven by a partnership between BMW of North America and Rahal Letterman Racing. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The GMC Demali XT Hybrid concept car, featuring a 1960s El Camino style pick-up bed, is displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The GMC Demali XT Hybrid concept car, featuring a 1960's El Camino style pick-up bed, is displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The interior of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan minivan is displayed during its introduction at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The interior of the 2009 Volkswagen Routan minivan is displayed during its introduction at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The GMC Demali XT Hybrid concept car, featuring a 1960s El Camino style pick-up bed, is displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The GMC Demali XT Hybrid concept car, featuring a 1960's El Camino style pick-up bed, is displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Racing legend Bobby Rahal introduces the racing version of the BMW M3 at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. The vehicle is designed to compete in the 2009 Le Mans Series, driven by a partnership between BMW of North America and Rahal Letterman Racing.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Racing legend Bobby Rahal introduces the racing version of the BMW M3 at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. The vehicle is designed to compete in the 2009 Le Mans Series, driven by a partnership between BMW of North America and Rahal Letterman Racing. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring is displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN  MAURY

The 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring is displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid full size pick up truck is introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009 GMC Sierra Hybrid full size pick up truck is introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009  Ford Transit crossover SUV is presented at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009 Ford Transit crossover SUV is presented at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

BMWs Martin Birkman presents the Concept 1 Series Tii at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN  MAURY

BMW's Martin Birkman presents the Concept 1 Series Tii at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA, 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT is introduced at its world premier at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest show in the USA. The Challenger has a top speed over 170 mile per hour.  EPA/TANNEN  MAURY

The 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT is introduced at its world premier at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest show in the USA. The Challenger has a top speed over 170 mile per hour. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press (L) and Corporate Vice president of Product Development Frank Klegon (R) introduce the 1009 Dodge Challenger at its world premier at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN  MAURY

Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press (L) and Corporate Vice president of Product Development Frank Klegon (R) introduce the 1009 Dodge Challenger at its world premier at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

The 2009 Acura RL is introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest and oldest in the U.S.A.  EPA/TANNEN  MAURY

The 2009 Acura RL is introduced at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest and oldest in the U.S.A. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press introduces the 1009 Dodge Challenger at its world premier at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008.  EPA/TANNEN  MAURY

Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman and President Jim Press introduces the 1009 Dodge Challenger at its world premier at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in Chicago, Illinois, USA 06 February 2008. EPA/TANNEN MAURY

A handout picture shows General Motors Vehicle Line Director Sue Wilson unveiling the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, USA, 06 February 2008.The Traverse provides people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability found in larger SUVs. Traverse will start production in the third quarter of 2008 at GMOs Spring Hill, Tenn. manufacturing facility.  EPA/TYLER MALLORY/GENERAL MOTORS

A handout picture shows General Motors Vehicle Line Director Sue Wilson unveiling the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, USA, 06 February 2008.The Traverse provides people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability found in larger SUVs. Traverse will start production in the third quarter of 2008 at GMO's Spring Hill, Tenn. manufacturing facility. EPA/TYLER MALLORY/GENERAL MOTORS

A handout picture shows General Motors Vehicle Line Director Sue Wilson driving the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, USA, 06 February 2008.The Traverse provides people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability found in larger SUVs. Traverse will start production in the third quarter of 2008 at GMOs Spring Hill, Tenn. manufacturing facility.  EPA/TYLER MALLORY/GENERAL MOTORS

A handout picture shows General Motors Vehicle Line Director Sue Wilson driving the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at the Chicago Auto Show, USA, 06 February 2008.The Traverse provides people-hauling and cargo-carrying capability found in larger SUVs. Traverse will start production in the third quarter of 2008 at GMO's Spring Hill, Tenn. manufacturing facility. EPA/TYLER MALLORY/GENERAL MOTORS



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