The good times are returning to Detroit, cautiously.
A hometown auto industry that stood at the brink of collapse six years ago powers into next week's North American International Auto Show behind strong consumer demand and cheap gas prices that make its profit-rich pickups and SUVs arguably more attractive — for now.
The city synonymous with its three automakers is out of municipal bankruptcy, the largest in American history. The home of the auto show, Cobo Center, now is a regional exemplar of disciplined management instead of a riverfront embarrassment. Downtown is buzzing, and the automakers are back.
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