Making the access easier For 2007, the organizers of the Montreal Auto Show had the clever idea of making the tour more flexible. Previously, visitors could only go one way; in the autoshow jargon, this is what we call a labyrinth route -- you follow a corridor and it's very hard to go back to a stand that you liked or to skip an entire section that doesn't interest you, for instance.Well, this year, when you begin your tour, you have several options. This surely helps to spread the visitors around and avoid compact crowds during rush hours.
Favorites There were a lot of good presentations, especially that of Mr. Tomoki Yanagawa, Vice-President of Mitsubishi Canada. I liked his originality and, most of all, the efforts he made to reach the audience -- a really theatrical performance! This Japanese fellow, who doesn't speak one word of French, had a remarkably funny conversation with the public and he showed a great sense of timing. When I was told that Mr. Yanagawa had learned his speech phonetically, I thought he deserved even more credit. Congratulations, Mr. Yanagawa.Now, let's talk about cars! Ma favorite one of all wasn't an overly-hyped new model or a vehicle that was placed under the spotlight. I found it at the very back of Ford's exhibit area, shining in all its magnificence. It was dressed up in white, with dreamy alloys, 23-inch tires, killer looks, and one of the friendliest interiors you'll find. I'm talking about a pickup truck. That's right! The Saleen S331 pickup truck.
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| My favorite model: the Saleen S331 pickup truck. |
photo: Philippe Champoux