North American International Auto Show

AUTO SHOW: The NAIAS in Pictures

Jan. 18, 2018

The North American International Auto Show opens its doors to the public on Saturday. Here’s a sneak peek.

The North American International Auto Show rolled into Detroit more than a century ago, but it only went international back in 1989, which means this is the 30th edition with big names like Mercedes-Benz, Honda and BMW. Round numbers are fun. So are cars.

The new models on the floor of the Cobo Center are just as fun — and futuristic, and beautiful — as you might expect. Here are some of the coolest and most expensive, the wave of trucks and SUVs finally overtaking sedans, some prototypes and concepts and, of course, a few sights and sounds.

Oh, and the show will open to the public for nine days starting Saturday. If you have plans to be in Detroit, or even just the Midwest, the rest of this month, go take a look.

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Matt LaWell | Staff Writer

Staff writer Matt LaWell explores news in manufacturing technology, covering the trends and developments in automation, robotics, digital tools and emerging technologies. He also reports on the best practices of the most successful high tech companies, including computer, electronics, and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers.

Matt joined IndustryWeek in 2015 after six years at newspapers and magazines in West Virginia, North Carolina and Ohio, a season on the road with his wife writing about America and minor league baseball, and three years running a small business. He received his bachelor's degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University.