* General Motors -- General Motors once again selected the CIAS to kick-off the shows media day with the worldwide debuts of the GMC Yukon
and GMC Denali. Both of the newly-styled sport utility vehicles take GM's product line-up to another level.
* Dodge -- Dodge shared two concept vehicles that have inspired the future of Dodge design -- the Dodge Caliber and Dodge Nitro. Also on the agenda is a peak at how the Dodge brand plans to continue its growth beyond the current truck market, with the unveiling of the new Dodge RAM3500.
* Ford -- Ford provided new insights into its 2006 product line-up, the strongest in its 103-year history -- from the heart-pounding GT in new "Heritage" livery to the new PZEV-rated Fusion and lower emissions,higher-mileage, more horsepower Explorer.
* Volvo -- Coming off a highly successful launch at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volvo selected to bring its all-new C70 convertible to the CIAS for its North American debut. Complete with a fully retractable hardtop, the Pininfarina-assembled Volvo goes on sale in the U.S. in 2006.
* Kelley Blue Book -- Kelley Blue Book's hosted its first-ever press conference announcing the company's annual Best Resale Value
Awards, where KBB executives handed-out awards for the 2006 model year vehicles with the Best Resale Value in each category and Best Brand
Resale Value.