North American International Auto Show opens to the public; What you need to know about the show
Posted: 01/19/2013
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By: Kim Russell
DETROIT (WXYZ) - The North American International Auto Show is now open to the public.
7 Action News has all the information you need to know, before heading down to Cobo Center, including ticket information and a map of the show floor . We've also got photo galleries of some of our favorite cars and highlights from last night's charity preview .
Thousands of journalists from around the world checked out the new technology and designs being produced by the auto industry last week.
Friday evening about 13,000 people took part in the Red Carpet Charity Preview Gala at Cobo Center. They donated almost $4 million dollars to area children’s charities while taking part in the event.
Now through Sunday, January 27, 2012 the public will get a chance to check out everything the auto world has to offer. The show opens at 9 a.m. and tickets are $12.
There will also be many educational exhibits for families to enjoy. Kids will love the virtual reality games where, the Hot Wheels Slot Car exhibit, and the historic automotive displays.
Make sure you snap pictures while you're there, and send them to us ! We may even use them on the air.
You can get more details about the show, including hours and ticket prices, on our Auto Show webpage .
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PRINTGoing to the Show
2013 Detroit Auto Show Dates January 14-15: Media Preview January 16-17: Industry Preview January 18: Charity Preview Gala January 19-27: Open To Public! January 25: WXYZ Family Day
2013 Detroit Auto Show Hours Wed, January 16: Noon - 9 p.m. Thu, January 17: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri, January 18: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (Black-tie) Sat, January 19 - Sat, January 26: 9 a.m. -1 0 p.m. (no admittance after 9 p.m.) Sun, January 27: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (no admittance after 6 p.m.)
The show takes place at Detroit's Cobo Center. For parking information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit the official NAIAS website. |
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