This year’s CIAS began in style with the annual Chrysler media dinner, during which the 2009 Dodge Ram made it’s Canadian debut. It was pretty cool watching Chrysler’s VP of Ralph Gilles (who also happens to be Canadian) describe the process that went into developing the new Ram. Hearing that they worked with existing truck owners to learn what they want was encouraging, as is the fact that Gilles seems truly excited about the finished product. A quick glance around the interior showed lots of neat, functional features that will be appreciated here in The Garage. The truck on display was a base model, but you would never know it from the quality of materials used on the inside.
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I spent yesterday making the rounds of all the press conferences at the CIAS yesterday, while gradually getting sicker as the day went on. Today, I’m hanging out on the couch trying to feel better, while watching LeMans. Later in the day, I have lots of stories for you. For now, just a shot of the 2008 Mercedes McLaren SLR looking like it’s about to lift off.