GM Advanced Technology Debuts in Detroit

Exploring New Territory

The North American International Auto Show held every year in Detroit is this continent's biggest, and most important

General Motors will have one of the most elaborate showings of all manufacturers present at this year's North American International Auto Show. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

automotive event. The air in the weeks and days preceding is electric with manufacturers from around the globe working against the clock to prepare concept and production vehicles and put the finishing touches on some of the world's most extravagant displays. But to American manufacturers, particularly General Motors, the NAIAS takes top honours because it's on their home turf.

To make the most out of this "home field advantage", General Motors will have one of the most elaborate showings of all manufacturers present. Titled "The Journey - A

GM is hoping that it can lure attendees to its display with a full lineup of Advanced Technology Vehicles, such as the GM Sequel Concept shown here. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

Play in Three Acts", GM and the brands that it is composed of will pull the covers off many concept and production vehicles, many of which improve on what we drive today by introducing innovative new technologies.

It's a given that showgoers will pay special attention to the latest luxury cars and bar-raising performance machines, but GM is hoping that it can lure attendees to its display with a full lineup of Advanced Technology Vehicles. The trio is composed of the GMC Graphyte Concept, the Opel Astra Diesel Hybrid Concept and the GM Sequel.