DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 6, 2012 - The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2012, in partnership with MGM Grand Detroit, has added the McLaren MP4-12C supercar to the line-up of über-luxury and performance vehicles at The Gallery.  Celebrating its fifth year, this exclusive VIP automotive and culinary event will be held for one night only at MGM Grand Detroit, Sun., Jan. 8, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and kicks off a jam-packed two weeks of automotive excitement.

The Gallery features magnificent vehicles from Aston Martin, Bentley, Corvette, Falcon, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Lingenfelter, Maserati, Morgan, Porsche, Range Rover, Rolls-Royce, and the finest motorcycles from BMW and Harley-Davidson.  Most of the vehicles on display at The Gallery will not be shown at NAIAS.  The Aston Martin One-77, Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren MP4-12C, Rolls-Royce Ghost and Jaguar XKR-S will be on display exclusively at The Gallery.

To further highlight the experience surrounding some of the world's most unique and luxurious vehicles, famed Chef Wolfgang Puck will prepare a special dinner for invited guests. 

Comcast Business Class is the Presenting Sponsor of The Gallery.  Additional sponsors include Tapper's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, Neiman Marcus, Blue Nectar and Grey Goose.

This event is not open to the public, however, there is a unique opportunity for 100 people to purchase tickets, which are available at $500 each.  Tickets will not be sold at the door, but may be purchased by contacting The Fulkerson Group at 248-819-8332.

Credentialed NAIAS 2012 media are invited to cover The Gallery from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sun., Jan. 8. Executives from the exhibiting brands will be available to answer questions and present their vehicles.  Media that have pre-registered for the NAIAS are welcome to pick up their credentials at MGM Grand Detroit by emailing your name and affiliation to Gallery@Roharpr.com.

MGM Grand Detroit is located at 1777 Third St., Detroit, MI, 48226.

NAIAS Sponsors
The NAIAS would like to thank its premier sponsors: Delta Air Lines, DENSO, Johnson Controls, KPMG, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michelin, ZF Group, as well as its official sponsors: AutoTrader.com, ion Television, MSN Autos, Panasonic Automotive, and Schaeffler. Charter One, part of the RBS group, is the Presenting Sponsor of Charity Preview.

About the North American International Auto Show
Entering its 24th year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, providing unparalleled access to the automotive products, people and ideas that matter most - up close and in one place. One of the largest media events in North America, the NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world.

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