https://www.crainsdetroit.com/auto-s...r-january-slot

"The North American International Detroit Auto Show will return to its original January slot in 2025.

The show has been held in September the past two years after a COVID-19 pandemic-induced pause.

Molinari, who is also chairman of the Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority that operates Huntington Place, where the show is staged, said the decision was welcome news.
“The Detroit and Southeast Michigan hospitality community, we’re thrilled by this move to have an incredible show during a time of the year that has historically not been the best time to sell major meetings and conventions.”

The summer edition of the auto show was rolled out as a way to reinvigorate an event that has steadily lost attention and participation over the years due to competing shows and changes in the way automakers reach customers. The indoor-outdoor hybrid model in the summer sought to engage the community with more general interest appeal, including free activations and nonautomotive entertainment.

News of the Detroit show reverting to its traditional slot comes as the automotive world descends on Las Vegas for CES, which has attracted many automakers and especially suppliers in recent years looking to showcase their latest technology. Competition from CES had been cited as one potential benefit of moving the Detroit show to the summer.

But Molinari said the winter show just makes better sense. "To have the Detroit International Auto Show back in January is going to be majorly positive for our restaurants and our hotels and our attractions.""