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The Detroit Auto Show returns this week, giving car enthusiasts a look at the vehicles of today and tomorrow.
The day before the meeting, President Donald Trump Visiting the city.
Trump will speak to members of the Economic Club of Detroit on Tuesday and visit a manufacturing plant that produces F-150 trucks.
The annual automotive event kicked off on January 14 and includes two media and industry days with more than 40 automotive brands participating.
At last year’s show, attendees took more than 100,000 rides, organizers said.
“This is what makes the Detroit Auto Show special,” said show president Todd Sauter.
“You get to talk to the people behind the brand up close and experience the vehicles in action.”
The Detroit Auto Show was once home to new model debuts, glitzy displays and dozens of reporters from around the world.
Automakers have since decided new models can make a bigger splash when shown to digital audiences without having to share the spotlight with rivals.
Although downsized from its heyday, it still attracted 275,000 attendees a year ago. It’s leaning towards interactivity.
Two tracks offer attendees riding experiences in combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles, while Camping Jeep and Ford The Mustang-built wilderness experience gives guests the chance to climb into the vehicle and tackle some makeshift “mountains.”
The show will kick off Tuesday evening with Ford Motor Company making vehicle announcements as part of a media and industry preview day.
On Wednesday, the annual North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle Awards will be announced. The show opens to the public on Saturday and runs until January 25.
Visitors can view displays under the Alfa Romeo, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Jeep, Kia, Lincoln, Ram, Subaru and Toyota nameplates.
Speakers included Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, as well as two Democrats, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Transportation Secretary under President Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg.