Car show date shift

ORGANISERS of Detroit’s big auto show are talking about moving it from frigid January to October, starting as early as 2020.

North American International Auto Show spokesman Max Muncey says a date change is being considered but is not final. An earlier show would allow for outdoor displays including autonomous vehicle driving courses that can’t be done in January.

It also would distance the show from winter holidays and the CES gadget show in early January. CES has been attracting automotive technology announcements that could go to an earlier show in Detroit.