BC-AUTO SHOW,ADVISORY

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The Associated Press has a team of writers, photographers and video journalists at the North American International Auto Show, the annual auto industry gathering in Detroit. We will be producing a variety of spot and enterprise stories from the show, including Hot Wheels and Hot Cars fixtures highlighting some of the notable cars and trucks. This advisory will be updated with additional coverage plans on Monday.

The show opens to the media Monday, Jan. 12, at 6:30 a.m. ET at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The public show opens Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m. and runs through Sunday, Jan. 25.

For questions and comments, contact Paul Harloff at pharloff@ap.org. For photos, call 212-621-1900. Expanded AP content can be obtained from http://www.apexchange.com. For access to AP Exchange and other technical issues, contact customersupport@ap.org or call 877-836-9477.

MONDAY FOR TUESDAY

AUTO SHOW-AMPED-UP ELECTRICS

DETROIT - With the expected introduction of the $30,000 Chevrolet Bolt, General Motors is setting up a battle with Tesla to sell an electric vehicle to the masses. But it risks upstaging a car of its own, the pricier Volt, which is being refreshed for the 2016 model year. By Tom Krisher. SENT: 130 words. Updating from event starting at 7:35 a.m. 750 words by 9 a.m., photos, video.

With:

- VOLT-WHERE IT SELLS - a glance of the five states where the Volt sells best, and why. UPCOMING: 250 words by 11 a.m.

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AUTO SHOW-CHEAP GAS

DETROIT - The auto industry put a lot of research and development money making cars that will meet stricter government emissions standards and to appeal to consumers anxious to avoid high gas prices. Buyers plunked down thousands extra for hybrids knowing the investment would eventually pay off in big saving on gasoline. Now gas has dropped below $2 in many areas, and overall fuel economy is dropping. A look at how this is playing out for car buyers and the industry and what might happen if and when the price of gas jumps again. By Jeff Karoub. UPCOMING: 300 words by 11 a.m., 800 by 4 p.m., photos.

Also:

- AUTO SHOW-AWARDS - Awards for the North American Car and Truck of the Year are given out at the Detroit auto show. SENT: 130 words. Updating from event starting at 7 a.m. ET. 400 words by 9 a.m., photos, video.

- AUTO SHOW-HOT CARS- A look at some of the most important and coolest cars at the auto show. SENT: 650 words. UPCOMING: Updates as more models are introduced throughout the day. 800 words by 4 p.m. Photos, video.

TUESDAY FOR WEDSNESDAY

AUTO SHOW-CARS FROM CHINA

DETROIT - GAC, one of China's biggest automakers, shows off an autonomous car and an SUV. With quality and distribution hurdles to overcome, experts say it will still be at least five years before a Chinese automaker starts selling a car in the U.S. By David Runk. UPCOMING: 700 words at 12:01 a.m., photos.

ALSO:

- AUTO SHOW-HOT CARS- A look at some of the most important and coolest cars at the auto show. UPCOMING: 500 words by noon, photos.

PHOTOS

AP Photographers will cover the show on Monday and Tuesday.

VIDEO

AP video will cover the show on Monday and Tuesday.

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