Detroit Auto Show 2012 is becoming a great hit among car enthusiasts as more and more people are coming to attend this grand event. According to the show organisers, Sunday's attendance was as high as 102918 that was the best 2-day opening in the past few years. A total of 195024 visitors attended the auto event on Saturday and Sunday together.
Bill Perkins, Chairman of the 2012 NAIAS said, “This is a sure indication of the returning strength of the industry." He further added, "People are truly enthused about the show and the beautiful vehicles offered by the world's carmakers."
On Saturday, 92106 visitors cane to the auto show, which is the highest opening day figure recorded in the last five years. Sunday's attendance of 102918 was almost a 10% increase over 99111 in 2011. Perkins said that the organisers were absolutely thrilled seeing the Saturday’s turnout.
The spectators said that the show has grown bigger and grand over the past few years and this revival is good for Detroit. Praising the show, an attendee, Adam Dettloff of Rochester said, “It seems like for a few years the automakers had peeled back. The displays are impressive this year." Monica Wallingford, another car aficionado who was at the show with her sisters commented, "It's a very good show this year."
Detroit Auto Show, which is North America's largest auto event, has more than 500 vehicles at display. The show is open for public till 22nd January, 2012 from 9 am to 10 pm; while on 22 January the timing will be 9 am to 7 pm. Around nine parking lots are there near the vicinity of the venue so that visitors do not have to face any difficulty.
As per show officials, more than 750000 spectators are likely to attend the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) this year. Tickets cost $12 for adults, $6 for seniors and $6 for children 7-12 years old.
