NAIAS 2019: The Most Exciting Reveals & Looking Ahead
The 2019 North American International Auto Show enters its final weekend in Detroit.
Here is a look at the most exciting reveals and a few predictions for the future of the show.
The 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) is often considered the premier event of the automotive industry?s show season. As usual, it was full of exciting new models, innovative technology, and manufacturer announcements. However, this year?s show also left the industry with some questions as NAIAS faces big changes over the next few years.
By now, you?ve likely heard that this year?s show was the last to be held in January.
Setting The Stage
In 2020, NAIAS will take place in June. There are several factors involved in this decision, one of the most heavily-discussed being the show?s timing in relation to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. For several years, these two shows have occurred nearly back-to-back. And CES has become a popular event for showcasing the latest in automotive technology. Recently, we?ve seen major automakers spend time and resources on concept vehicles and autonomous technology to be unveiled at CES. These decisions may lead them to skip NAIAS entirely. This year, there was almost as much talk about the brands that didn?t attend NAIAS, like Mercedes Benz, Audi, and BMW, as there was about new vehicle reveals.
However, looking beyond the impact of CES, there are other practical reasons for moving the show to a new time of year. Overall, we?ve se...
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