The start of the event is expected to be postponed to June 8. Currently, the auto show traditionally takes place in January.
"Our show is expected to undergo the most significant changes in the last thirty years. The Detroit Motor Show will remain a world-class event for leading automakers," noted NAIAS Executive Director Rod Alberts.
The changes will also affect the format. The exhibition will become more like an outdoor festival, similar to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It is expected that the summer auto show in Detroit will last for a week.
Earlier, there was information that some car companies are considering the option of refusing to participate in the next Detroit auto show. For example, Mercedes plans to organize its own presentations of new products in the future and attend exhibitions dedicated to advanced technologies, such as CES in Las Vegas. In addition, BMW and Audi may cancel their participation in the event.
