The Detroit auto show has long been a harbinger of innovation within the auto industry, drawing as many as 800,000 visitors to the city in the past. But attendance has declined over the years, highlighting the changing dynamics automakers are facing in a post-COVID, largely digital-centric world. Today on The Metro, WDET's Alex McLenon and Jamie Butters of Automotive News join to discuss those changes.
January 14th, 2025, 09:02 pm
The Metro
How the Detroit Auto Show is shifting gears in an evolving market
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Published January 14th, 2025, 09:02 pm
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The Detroit auto show has long been a harbinger of innovation within the auto industry, drawing as many as 800,000 visitors to the city in the past. But attendance has declined over the years, highlighting the changing dynamics automakers are facing in a post-COVID, largely digital-centric world. Today on The Metro, WDET's Alex McLenon and Jamie Butters of Automotive News join to discuss those changes.
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