from auto-ASCII (Japan):

"In LA (Los Angeles) car show in January, 03, 20 or more cars will achieve a U.S. debut. The preview report of the car in which attention is likely to gather also in it. "

"2004 year model Mazda Motor "RX-8" is an appearance schedule to LA car show as a special version used on the movie "X-Men II." "

original link:
http://www.autoascii.jp/auto24/issue/2002/1212/05nsh_sh9999_05.html?tsm

(Try using Excite or Babelfish to translate. Embedding the link didn't work)

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A while back I mentioned I thought LA was the debut show, and everyone here told me it was Detroit. Check out the lists :D

Here's the NAIAS car introductions:
http://www.naias.com/main.asp?sectionID=22

LA Auto Show site (World & North American Debuts):
http://www.laautoshow.com/debut.asp

RX-8, Lancer Evo, Cayenne, and Enzo! Should be great show.

will the rx-8 be on display throughout the whole show or only on the 3rd? the 3rd is "sneak preview" im assuming thats only for press?

There's nothing there that implies any of the debuts are restricted to the media. Jan 2nd, 3rd are press days. On the evening of the 3rd, you can get in with a $100 admission (goes to charity) to see it first. Or wait a day.

Originally posted by Gamera
There's nothing there that implies any of the debuts are restricted to the media. Jan 2nd, 3rd are press days. On the evening of the 3rd, you can get in with a $100 admission (goes to charity) to see it first. Or wait a day.

lol what would be the point in paying $100 when u can get in the next day for 10?

Well, it is a benefit event, so that's one thing, but I guess most people go to socialize with other people of similar affluence/interests. Besides, a 100 bucks ain't too bad, at least around here.

Take pictures, take many, many pictures.:D :D :D

The Xcar will be shown on the 3rd to media in LA (i'll be there). I think it will be on display when the LAshow opens to the public... then on the 7th, the RX-8 official launch will happen in Detroit, (8am EST, I'll be there for that too!) After that, I think they will roll out the production version at the LA Autoshow, as well.

January is going to be a busy month for RotaryNews. LAshow, Detroit NAIAS and Laguna Seca for the first test drive by a True Rotorhead!. Stay tuned!! (http://rotarynews.com)