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GLOBAL FLAVOR; GM brings worldwide designs to Detroit.(News)

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| January 08, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: KEVIN A. WILSON

Concept designs from its worldwide studios appeared at a celebrity-studded fashion/design show near General Motors headquarters on Jan. 6 and then on the revamped GM show stand during the North American International Show.

The leading attraction for enthusiasts is likely to be the Holden Efijy, a retro design built around Corvette C6 mechanicals. The Efijy draws inspiration from the 1953 Holden FJ sedan and was displayed at the 2005 Sydney motor show. We reported briefly on it in our Oct. 24, 2005, issue saying it was a ...

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