North American International Auto Show

The North American International Auto Show ( NAIAS ), also known as the Detroit Auto Show is the largest auto show in the United States.

The NAIAS is held annually in the second and third week of January at the Cobo Center in Detroit. Organizer is the Detroit Auto Dealers Association. At the two - press, two visitors and nine public days More than 800,000 visitors are expected.

At about 55,000 square meters of net exhibition space present about 70 exhibitors presented their products. Addition to your home in Detroit automotive giant General Motors, Chrysler and Ford, these are all automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. From Germany, Audi, BMW ( mini ), Mercedes -Benz represented ( with smart) and Volkswagen with a stand. After a six year break, in which the company auto show focused on a presence of the competing LA, Porsche returned to the 2014 NAIAS back.

The NAIAS has special significance in the automotive industry because it is the first of the five major car shows each year. The award North American Car of the Year is awarded annually for the Car of the Year in North America at NAIAS.