2009 Denver Auto Show Ribbon Cutting Today: Chrysler, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury to Speak

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Tonight at 5pm MT the 2009 Denver Auto show will kick-off another year with a ribbon-cutting event to open the show. In fact, this afternoon Ford and Lincoln-Mercury are schedule to speak to the press and give presentations on the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2010 Lincoln MKT. In addition to today's events, the show will feature concept cars such as the Chrysler Akino, Dodge Zeo, Jeep Renegade and the Jeep Trailhawk. It will also highlight the new "Lightening Hybrid" that is manufactured in Loveland Colorado and capable of achieving 100 mpg on biodiesel, as well as, other high tech innovations from manufactures like BMW, Ford and Infiniti.

Stay tuned to Allsmallcars.com for reports on news, events and all small cars at the 2009 Denver Auto Show.

Official press release from The InterPro Group:

2009 Denver Auto Show Opens Wednesday at 5pm

Runs April 1-5 at Colorado Convention Center

Featuring “Car of the Year,” “Green” Cars, 2009, 2010, Exotics and More

WHAT:         

Despite the challenges in today’s auto industry, the major domestic and import manufacturers have committed to showcasing their newest and award-winning cars, vans, light trucks, and sport utilities at the 2009 Denver Auto Show. (www.DenverAutoShow.com)

Many of the more than 500 vehicles will be seen for the first time in Denver.  The lineup includes crossovers, hybrids, classic cars, hot rods, exotics, luxury, and the latest in “green cars.” 

Timeline of Events:

2009 Media Preview Day-- sponsored by Rocky Mountain Auto Press Association (RMAPA)

2:30pm -- Ford introduces 2010 Fusion Hybrid and its sustainability/green efforts

3:00pm -- Lincoln features 2010 MKT

4:00pm -- RMAPA announces 2009 Outstanding Vehicle Awards (car, truck, SUV, environmentally friendly)

4:00 pm -- Green Tie Charity Preview benefits the Clear the Air Foundation

5:00 pm -- Ribbon Cutting to Official Open the 2009 Denver Auto Show

Seniors 65+ are admitted free for the opening evening

THE 2009 DENVER AUTO SHOW

Featuring:

2009 “Car of the Year” the Hyundai Genesis.

2009 Green Car of the Year the VW Jetta Clean Diesel and the Most Environmentally Friendly Car of the Year.

2009 Ford Mustang

2009 Honda Accord (the second best-selling car in the U.S.)

2009 Subaru Forester, Motor Trend's Sport Utility of the Year

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 International Truck of the Year

Concept Cars:

Chrysler Akino (two opposing doors, lounge rear seat, swivel front seat)

Jeep Renegade (two-seater, “hang on fun,” 40-mile electric range with diesel extender)

Jeep Trailhawk (on-road, off-road, open air concept)

Dodge Zeo (all-electric, 2+2 sport wagon, built for muscle and speed)

Green Cars:

“Green cars” ranging from hybrids, plug-ins, clean diesel, hydrogen power, and more and in a full-range of styles from sedans, two-seaters, SUVs, trucks, wagons, and more.  Models include: Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Tahoe, Saturn Vue, Honda Civic, the 2010 Honda Insight, Chevrolet Equinox, Chrysler Town & Country EV minivan, Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Mercedes-Benz ML320 Bluetec SUV, BMW 335D, Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid, Lexus HS25oh Hybrid, Mercury Mariner Hybrid, and more.

Box Wagon-Style Cars:

2010 Kia Soul

Honda Element

Scion XB 

High Tech and Innovation – A Sampler:

The BMW M3 Coupe’s 7-speed transmission with 11 settings (manual and automatic)

The new “Lightning Hybrid” manufactured in Loveland, Colorado which will get 100 mpg on biodiesel (available for purchase in 2011).