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# Detroit Auto Show Draws 809,161 In 2018
- URL: https://www.dailydetroit.com/detroit-auto-show-draws-809161-2018/
- Published: 2018-01-29T17:18:35.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-27T19:50:08.000Z
- Author: Jer Staes
- Tags: #wordpress, #Import 2024-02-25 18:12, #daily-detroit-staff

The North American International Auto Show is a popular event, drawing journalists, industry people and consumer crowds to the Cobo Center each January.

This year, 809,161 people attended the show, with the economic impact – according to a report provided by the organization – that has the equivalent of holding two NFL Super Bowls in the city of Detroit (at $480 million).

Here’s a look at some more numbers:

- More than 700 vehicles were on display.
- 5,078 journalists from 60 countries saw 52 vehicles revealed during Press Preview.
- Almost 40,000 automotive and mobility industry people from more than 2,000 companies attended the Industry Preview.
- Nearly $5.1 Million was raised during the Charity Preview with 12,7144 attending.
- The AutoMobili-D section expanded by 30,000 square feet – to 150,000 square feet.