The oldest and largest auto show in North America returned in 2022, albeit in somewhat smaller scale. The amount of floor space dedicated to cars and trucks from OEMs is reduced and the total footprint of the show went from resembling a farmer’s boot to a maiden’s slipper.
2021 Detroit Auto Show canceled, replaced by outdoor Motor Bella event
As organizers reconsider the traditional auto show, Motor Bella is being billed as a bridge to the future. Listen - 02:07
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Here s what the 2021 Detroit Auto Show was supposed to look like. North American International Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show as we know it will soon be a thing of the past. Having canceled last year s event, organizers on Monday officially canned the 2021 North American International Auto Show, which will be replaced by a new, outdoor program called Motor Bella.
Motor Bella will run from Sept. 21-26 with press and industry previews taking place from Sept. 21-23. The show will open to the public on the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 23, and will run through Sunday, Sept. 26. This is a significantly shorter timetable than previous Detroit Auto Shows, which were historically open t