2008 DETROIT AUTO SHOW: 'Desperate' Rumors Circulating About Detroit Losing Prized Auto Show

Sounds like a plan.
All I know about Detroit is it is not the most inspirational, progressive place in the world. Kinda contadicts the whole idea of the show.
Detroit's automakers are definitely on the run.

— DrFill2001 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 12:53:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

"Sources are telling the Spies that the big rumor going around Detroit is that they could lose the auto show to Los Angeles because of a number of factors"

Huh?

Los Angeles already has its own auto show (GLAAS), so what would be the advantage?

If anything, what you're saying is that the auto show circuit will be minus one stop - Detroit.

— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 12:56:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

eh, I don't buy this 'rumor.' I think it was made up for attention. Not to mention, it starts off saying Detroit has higher gas prices than LA, I was just in detroit (until 1/5), that's truly not the case! That said, Detroit can't lose its auto show, its a home of the 3 giants who are turning things around. I'm not particularly a fan of the big 3 as its said (although I now have a 2008 CTS and truly believe in the comeback), but believe me, I've hated fords and chryslers for my entire life, but its hard to go against what's obvious. Also, being employed in a top 5 (in the entire world) professional services firm, Detroit as a city is actually gaining more and more attention lately and is being revitalized. It's still at its start, but we've been seeing tons of investment being poured into the city contrary to popular belief. I think by the time the 2009 or 2010 show come along, Detroit will not only be blossoming but will probably be the biggest auto show in the world. Then again, opinions are like you know what...so flame if you want, but I think there's far more proof (not available on blogs and internet rumor mills) that proves this rumor wrong :)

— Fadywwf316 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 1:11:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Tell me, if you don't mind, did you receive your degree from a Colorado insitution of higher learning?

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 2:20:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I agree, it would be nice if they hosted it at a different location every year. The one in Charlotte sucks as well.

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 3:42:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I think you should then check the context of your article buddy. Michigan is a state. Detroit is a city. Detroit as a city still doesn't have higher gas prices than LA. States will always have far lower averages than major cities as the suburban areas bring down the average considerably and being that California is far larger than Michigan, the state brings down LA's gas prices considerably to appear misleadingly below Detroit's. I do realize you are comparing state to state, but why if the auto shows represent a city to city comparison. Oh snap, I guess that's why your just a blogger (that's probably why weep is a familiar term in your vocabulary).

— Fadywwf316 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 1:40:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

why is detroit such a hole? i've never been, but i don't think i've ever heard anything nice said about detroit.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 2:02:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

LA is a bad choice for that show. Chicago is soo much better. A much nicer city. McCormick place is freakin huge and its easy to get to from all midwestern cities because we have 3 airports (O'hare, Midway and Gary Int'l) and are centrally located between Michigan, Indiana , Wisconsin and to a much lesser extent Iowa. Plus there is Chicago nightlife and restaurants. Plus Chicago's show is established and I know Ford has huge plants here and Mitsu is downstate. I'm sure there are other makers in the general vicinities. I'm also positive that we have one of the bigger shows in the country if not the world.
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 2:06:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

is the agent with Lynette's husband from desperate housewives in the picture? lol

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 2:50:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

IF the show leaves, Detroit will have nothing left

— Mate (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 6:05:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

DO IT!!!!DO IT!!!!!!!!!DO IT!!!!!!!!!

— EvoAudi (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 6:32:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

It makes sense that a show of this caliber be on one of the coasts. Most sales for imports come from the coasts and not in the midwest. Although, it would be a slam against the American car industry for symbolic reasons as if they are no longer considered significant.

— VISO (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 9:23:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

As a Southern Californian, it has always been frustrating to see concept cars a year or two after they've already debuted in Detroit. It's about time the premier American auto show takes place in LA. Many of the cars are designed here and more are purchased here than any other region. Unlike other major American cities, LA was originally built to accommodate cars rather than foot or horse traffic.

— fuelfool (View Profile)

Posted on 1/12/2008 11:21:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Maybe the import manufacturers should have their big bruha in LA. That's all those people out there will look at anyway. Debut the domestic vehicles and concepts at home in Detroit where they are mostly conceived and built. What a tragety it would be for the Motor City to lose this show. The big three would be shooting themselves in the foot and pissing off their most loyal customer base. There should be rioting in the streets!

— TTRaceRR (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2008 12:59:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Look S4cabriofoxone, whether you want to face reality or not, Detroit is dying rusting hulk governed by some of the most corrupt politicians outside of New Orleans. I would love nothing more than to see the domestic brands reconquer the American market. And the largest and most trendsetting market in the country belongs to Southern California. Convincing a bunch of laid off autoworkers in Detroit getting paid 90% of their salary to sit at home to buy American aint going to turn thing around. Getting Californians excited with the latest American concept cars can do nothing but help.

— fuelfool (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2008 8:49:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

One more comment for S4Cabriofoxone and TRacer. You display the same type of insular thinking governed more by nostalgia, fear of change and stubborness that has infested Detroit for far too long. Change is good if you have the courage and intelligence to take advantage of it. Stick your head in the sand and pretend it aint happening and you have American car companies in the state of desperation they currently find themselves in and people like yourselves unwilling to listen to the market.

— fuelfool (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2008 8:59:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Sure, why debate with reason and logic when you can just blindly deboost? Coward.

— fuelfool (View Profile)

Posted on 1/13/2008 11:37:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1