Milestones – Detroit Auto Show 2009

Auto events like Detroit Auto Show have been popular over several decades. The show first began in 1907 and has been one of the most successful auto shows in the automotive industry. Organized annually, the Detroit Auto Show has set some remarkable milestones in its journey. Here is a glimpse of some of them:

1907 → First Auto Show at Riverview Park

1957 → This year, Detroit Auto Show turned International. This year the international auto manufacturers went on to display their wares.

1957 → Different big automakers of today Chrysler, Ford and GM joined the show and displayed their models BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volvo.

1965 → The auto event changed its location to Cobo Exhibition Center in downtown Detroit.

1988 → The auto show was expanded as the Cobo Hall was doubled in size.

1989 → This year brought a major change in the show's history. The name of Detroit Auto Show was changed to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Mid-1990's → Design Forum of NAIAS developed ethical business relations with various automobile industry designers.

Mid-1990's → North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards made a debut

2004 → The year became the launching dais of 79 new vehicles out of which 55 made their world debuts.

1989 - 2008 → More than 856 new models have made their debut.

1980 - 2005 → The Charity Preview of Detroit Auto Show have raised around $60 million that is used for children's charities.