DETROIT, MI -- The Detroit Auto Show is finally here, and there's quite a few things to check out.
The show kicked off with a media day and charity preview on Friday, Jan. 10. The internationally-recognized vehicle showcase will officially open to the general public on Jan. 11, at Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd. in downtown Detroit and run through Monday, Jan. 20.
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Here are five takeaways from the Detroit Auto Show's first day.
The Detroit Auto Show has returned to the beginning of the year following a couple of September runs in recent years.
Officials behind the auto show are hopeful this change will cause attendance to improve for both visitors and automakers, organizers of the North American International Auto Show previously said.
The show will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 11-14 and Jan. 17-19. Public showings will take place 1 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15-16 to allow time for the "Industry Days" events. The final day of the event will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20.
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Get an idea of how different cars drive with four immersive experiences across the auto show.
The Detroit Auto Show is featuring a range of tracks where participants can hop in different vehicles and ride along. These tracks include Camp Jeep, Bronco Built Wild Experience, Powering Michigan EV Experience and the new Detroit Grand Prix Track.
Ford Motor Company's Bronco Built Wild Experience takes participants through a couple different obstacles with structures meant to mimic things like hills and rocks. It also features a tilting platform. Jeep also is bringing its own experience with its track, giving attendees a chance to understand driving on an off-roading trail.
The Powering Michigan track features electric vehicles from car brands like Cadillac, General Motor Company, Chevrolet, BMW and Rivian.
The new Detroit Grand Prix-themed track is also offering some test drives and is presenting its Racing Day on Friday, Jan. 17, which will feature some stars of motorsports as well as some world-class race cars.
Lions fans will get a kick out of seeing one truck at the Detroit Auto Show.
Ford's limited-edition Detroit Lions-themed F-150 is decked out with stripes of Honolulu Blue, the Lions decal on the side and on its headrests as well as a hood meant to be a tribute to the team's helmet. The silver truck being displayed is the 735th out of 800.
The truck was a collaboration with Southeast Michigan Ford dealers, Ford Motor Company and the Lions, said John Walawender, Ford F-150 brand manager.
There are roughly 160 trucks available at participating dealers from the Southeast Michigan area, which have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $66,845. Customers can also lease if they are interested. The trucks come in colors like silver, white and black.
Ford Motor Company also has the Mustang GTD Spirit of America and the factory-customized Mustang RTR on display as well.
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There are obviously plenty of cars on the market being showcased at the auto show, but there's also a few concept vehicles as well.
Cadillac's Opulent Velocity concept is one of a few on the floor. The model incorporates Cadillac's "hand-free driving capabilities, electrification and performance excellence," representing "the future vision of electric performance for Cadillac V-Series."
Some other concept vehicles on the floor include Buick's Wildcat EV and Chrysler's Halcyon.
The Detroit Auto Show is showing off 50 ultra-luxury and exotic vehicles every day of the show.
The auto show's luxurious collection features 12 brands of vehicles curated from Metro Detroit dealerships and owner enthusiast collections. Some of the vehicles on display include Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Morgan, Porsche and Rolls-Royce.