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An auto show (also: motor show or car show) is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. The five most prestigious auto shows, sometimes called the "Big Five", are generally considered to be held in Frankfurt , Geneva , Detroit , Paris and Tokyo .
The Detroit Auto Show, formerly known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), [1] is an annual auto show held in Detroit, Michigan.Hosted at Huntington Place (formerly Cobo Center) since 1965, [2] it is among the largest auto shows in North America, and is widely regarded as one of the automotive industry's most important events.
An auto show in Toronto, Canada in 1912 Inside the Porsche pavilion at the IAA 2013 in Frankfurt Antique and custom car show at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia in 2008 Lorries and buses at Indonesia International Auto Show 2017. An auto show, also known as a motor show or car show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts ...
Fredrikstad used to have a large sawmill industry and was an important harbour for timber export, then later on shipbuilding, until the main yard was closed in 1988. The main industries are currently various chemical plants and other light industry. In 2005, Fredrikstad was the final host port for the Tall Ships' Race, attracting thousands to ...
The event lasts 10 days and has an average of 650,000 visitors annually, making it one of the highest-attended auto shows in the United States. The show is the first-scheduled of the "A-sized category" automobile shows in the United States. [citation needed] In 2017, the Miami International Auto Show was cancelled due to Hurricane Irma.
The show has been held annually since 1900. [3] It was the first automotive exhibition in North America. [4] The show was held at the New York Coliseum from 1956 to 1987 when the show moved to the Javits Center. [5] Before the show opens every year, several auto companies debut new production and concept vehicles for the press.
The development of the region has progressed so far that Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg now is considered one urban area. Fredrikstad/Sarpsborg is Norway's seventh largest urban area, with a population of 101,698 as of January 2009 [update] , of which 42,803 reside in Sarpsborg and 58,895 reside in Fredrikstad.
In 2016, the Paris Motor Show welcomed 1,253,513 visitors, making it the most visited auto show in the world, ahead of Tokyo and Frankfurt. The key figures of the show are: 125,000 m 2 (1,350,000 sq ft) of exhibition, 8 pavilions, 260 brands from 18 countries, 65 world premieres, more than 10 000 test drives for electric and hybrid cars, more ...