Discuss “Automakers mark 2006 a retro year for new models”

This year’s Pittsburgh International Auto Show was held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in the downtown area adjacent to the Strip District. Featuring over 40 carmakers and over 20 individual vendors, the show completely filled the two floors with the best and freshest models on the market today, along with some concept vehicles. There were plenty of offerings from the traditionally economical brands alongside an equal showing of luxury and exotic brands.

The Big Three (Ford, GM, and DaimerChrysler) presented their top-of-the-line vehicles, including a debut of Ford’s Shelby GT500 and Chevrolet’s Corvette Z06. Recent financial struggles for all three of these companies have not stopped them from releasing new vehicle lineups,...