It's Official. #NAIAS Detroit Auto Show Ends January Dates And Moves To June In 2020. Good Move?

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced that starting in 2020 the show would make a transformational move to June and will start the week of June 8th. The ability for participating brands to deliver dynamic exhibits and experiential opportunities outside of the show’s four walls for attending journalists, industry members and consumers, will provide new avenues to showcase the products and technologies on display. Delivering greater ROI through reduced costs and dynamic opportunities will be a key aspect of the future show. Our show is undergoing its most significant transformation in the last three decades,” said Rod Alberts, Executive Director, NAIAS. “Detroit will continue to be a global stage for some of the world’s most significant and iconic vehicle reveals and host an unparalleled international audience of media and key industry influencers.”

bmw7er - 7/23/2018 12:51:46 AM

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Yes. I've only been once and I froze my gonads off.

runninglogan1 - 7/23/2018 7:00:15 AM

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Good move. Less competition from the LA Auto Show and CES.

MDarringer - 7/23/2018 10:07:05 AM

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The LA show is taken seriously by no one. It's beyond pathetic.

TomM - 7/23/2018 7:00:26 AM

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Actually - I would not have chosen a Hot SUmmer Month to replace a Cold Winter Month - I Probably would have chosen late September - where the weather is not as hot or humid. That would also coincide with the "ABOUT" normal time when the Change of Model Year happens. (Yes - I know that is less regular than it once was)

But then I do not know when the other shows are scheduled as well.

vdiv - 7/23/2018 8:32:45 AM

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Early June is ok. I would have preferred October too.

PUGPROUD - 7/23/2018 8:05:04 AM

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As a NY Auto Show attendee for years (in April) I will be curious how this new Detroit date changes manufacturers' view at introducing new models at each of these shows?

vdiv - 7/23/2018 8:34:20 AM

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Introduce them as they are ready. Then show them at the other venues.

MDarringer - 7/23/2018 10:06:30 AM

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I'd say they aren't given the internet.