2008 Chicago Auto Show

In the midst of rising gas prices, General Motors VP Brent Dewar introduces the 2009 GMC Sierra hybrid to the heartland.
By John Clor, Special to the Los Angeles Times
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The Chicago auto show bills itself as the "largest auto show in the country" primarily based on the square footage of their car exhibits. Traditionally, auto makers use the show to announce trucks, SUVs and muscle cars to the automotive press with its "heartland" location. Now, more than ever, this is a tough sell in a country struggling with rising gasoline prices.
 




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What's your favorite debut vehicle from the Chicago Auto Show?
 
1. if those are te best debut cars-i cannot wait till next year-boring
Submitted by: rembrandt moss
4:16 PM PST, Feb 8, 2008
 
2. Now I know what I want for my birthday. Candy apple red, in case you want to buy me one. Greg
Submitted by: tuffyworld@earthlink.net
1:19 PM PST, Feb 8, 2008
 
3. So will this live up to the heritage or just be another car that is not work keeping at 55K miles?
Submitted by: Forget it
11:23 AM PST, Feb 8, 2008
 
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