Maserati's exhibition at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month, an event in which it has played a major role in recent years, will be led out by the new GranTurismo.

Maserati will exhibit at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month, an event in which it has played a major role in recent years.

The exclusive press days are the 13-15 January, and Maserati has organised a press conference for journalists at 11am on 14 January. After suppliers from around the world have had the opportunity to visit the show, the public will finally be able to access Maserati's 300 square metre stand between 19-27 January.

On display will be the models that have achieved worldwide success, taking Maserati back to the top of the motoring sector. Among these is the stunning GranTurismo, a car that has captivated the USA, and the Quattroporte Sport GT S, the sports version of the saloon that has scooped more than forty international awards in just three years. The Detroit Motor Show will be held during what is an extremely positive period for Maserati in the United States, a country where a record number of orders was taken last year.

The 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will open its doors to more than 6,000 media from across the globe on Sun., Jan. 13, 2008 at Cobo Center. Recognized as a premier automotive showcase, the NAIAS will celebrate its 20th year as an international event and will feature world-class vehicle unveilings from the industry’s top automakers, unprecedented media coverage, distinctive exhibits and several special events incorporating automotive design, technology and education.

“NAIAS 2008 is coming together fast. The 10-week construction period is well underway and automakers, show exhibitors and display companies are in high gear preparing for our four separate auto show segments: Press Preview, Industry Preview, the Charity Preview black-tie gala and Public Days,” said Carl Galeana, senior co-chairman for the NAIAS 2008. “With coverage of this show in every medium available in nearly every country, auto enthusiasts will have their finger on the pulse of the NAIAS with up-to-date news on all the fun and excitement of the show.”