Monday, February 25, 2008

Autoline on Autoblog with John McElroy

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THE BIZZARE WORLD OF THE AUTO SHOWS

When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for the auto show. It was one of the most exciting things we did every year. Dazzling displays, shiny new models, and the hubbub of thousands of show-goers created an electricity in the air.

Today, as a member of the media, it's a very different experience.

The press days at a modern auto show are a grueling marathon. Every automaker has a half hour to hawk its wares, and the press conferences run back to back to back, for two or three days straight, dawn to dusk. Throw in the late-night dinners and some jet lag and you'll understand why everyone is dragging at the end.

John McElroy is host of the TV program "Autoline Detroit". Every week he brings his unique insights as an auto industry insider to Autoblog readers. Follow the jump to finish reading this week's editorial.

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