So far so good at the 2011 North American International Auto Show.

Attendance at the show has been up over last year, and Auto Show Spokesman Sam Locricchio says, with a number of new products being unveiled, people are anxious to come down and do more than just look -- they're looking to buy.

"We're looking at thirty-five vehicles that you've seen absolutely nowhere else, and a total of fifty-five reveals,"  Locricchio told WWJ's Greg Bowman.

"So, that means there's a new product in the pipeline. It created a lot of enthusiasm last week in the media. The public is feeding off that, and I think the increase in attendance is just showing that people are kicking the tires, too, to see about some purchases they may make," he said.

More than 250,000 people attended the event over its first three public days .Saturday's attendance reached 86,622. An additional 99,111 people filed through Sunday and 64,520 Monday. Each of those figures is higher than the same days for the 2010 show.

Locricchio says the show is on pace to reach its goal of 750,000 people through Sunday.

Attendance last year was about 715,000. That was a jump of about 65,000 people over 2009.

Entering its 23rd year as an international event, the NAIAS is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world. Taking place at Detroit's Cobo Center, the show is now open to the public, through Sunday, January 23.

The main floor is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be no admittance after 9 p.m. The final day closes early at 7 p.m. with no admittance after 6 p.m.

Tickets are $12 per person; $6 for Seniors (age 65+); and $6 for kids  (7-12 years old; 6 and under free with a parent or guardian).

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