The Detroit Auto Show, officially named The North American International Auto Show or (NAIAS), is held every January at COBO Center in Detroit, Michigan. Automakers debut dozens of new models and Concept Cars at the Detroit Auto Show each year.

On May 5, 2009, a leader of the Detroit Auto Show met with officials and discussed moving the event to Novi, Michigan. The event will continue to take place in Detroit until their contract expires with Cobo Center in 2010.Local 4: Detroit Auto Show Could Move To Novi (May 5, 2009)

1. First Detroit Auto Show was held in December of 1907; had 17 exhibitorsOfficial Site: North American International Auto Show History
2. Originally was the Detroit Area Dealer Association's Detroit Auto ShowOfficial Site: North American International Auto Show History
3. There were no shows between 1941 and 1953 because the government forbade the sales of new cars and trucks during World War IIOfficial Site: North American International Auto Show History
4. Became known as the North American International Auto Show in 1989Official Site: North American International Auto Show History

On May 5, 2009, a leader of the Detroit Auto Show met with officials and discussed moving the event to Novi, Michigan. The event will continue to take place in Detroit until their contract expires with Cobo Center in 2010. Local officials report they think the venue will be moved out of state but a representive for the auto show claims moving out of state is not an option. Vendors have been coming to Michigan for years. The show brings in almost $500 million for the local economy and creates nearly 16,000 jobs every year.Local 4: Detroit Auto Show Could Move To Novi (May 5, 2009)

• Official Site: North American International Auto Show Official Merchandise

• eBay: Detroit Auto Show Collectibles

• Amazon.com: Detroit Auto Show Books

• DetroitAutoShow.net: Detroit Auto Show Photo Collections

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