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2008: Year Of The Car

by Darren

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Several of Detroit’s big auto makers have teamed up in order to celebrate their lengthy service in the auto industry. Ford and GM have organized several events in “2008: Year of the Car”.

Year of the Car is a collaborative effort being organized and sponsored by MotorCities National Heritage Area, an affiliate of the National Park Service, dedicated to preserving, interpreting and promoting the automotive heritage of Michigan. Additional Year of the Car partners include Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, The Henry Ford, Travel Michigan, and dozens of other organizations that celebrate automotive heritage throughout the region.

“Detroit has always been mecca for auto enthusiasts worldwide,” said Gary Familian, Executive Director, MotorCities National Heritage Area. “With the ‘2008: Year of the Car’ program, we have hit a high-water mark with an incredible itinerary of new, once-in-a-lifetime visitor experiences. We are thrilled to be a part of this fabulous summer-long experience.”

For more information about all of the events planned for this year: MotorCities.