Why is the auto show in detroit?

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Other than the fact that it is the home of several major car companies...First to answer with a logical answer gets best answer!

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course i know that detroit's called the motor city, but why?

Answer 1

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To answer your question properly, first I should tell you that there are auto shows all over the country. In fact the one in Los Angeles is even bigger than the one in Detroit.

However, as a symbolic gesture, the first auto show of the year is held in Detroit. and the reason is quite simple. Back in the early 1900's Henry Ford invented the modern production line and began producing automobiles en mass right here in Detroit.

At the time there were other auto manufacturers in other parts of the country, but for many reasons, eventually they all moved to the Detroit area.

First and foremost there was an existing labor force here. Second, there is the Detroit River, and the ease of transporting parts by way of ship made the cost of manufacturing cheaper. Also, there was the beginnings of a steel industry already in place in the Detroit Area.

So, by 1925, all of the US auto manufacturing took place in Detroit.

This is why Detroit became known as the "Motor City," and it's also why the country's first auto show of the year is held in Detroit. It's the backyard of every US auto manufactuer, so to speak.

Answer 2

because people live there and travel there to see the new cars. why else?

Answer 3

Because that is the birthplace of cars and almost every major company has something there. Detroit is often associated as the "motor city".

Answer 4

because according to history detroit is the automotive capital of the world. Which is also why the called their basketball team the detroit pistons!

Answer 5

the auto show is held in detroit because the Junebug, Oklahoma civic center and cattle barn was booked during that time frame. in truth, and seriouness, detroit has always been the center of automotive production in the united states. ever hear of the 'motor city'? sheesh!

Answer 6

it's probably because henry ford revolutionized car manufacturing by inventing the assembly line in detroit.

Answer 7

Probably because they could'nt think of anywhere else to have it!!
Whats wrong with Germany where they make some of the best cars in the world.

Answer 8

1st assbl. line---Car Heart of America

Answer 9

It's not. There is even an auto show in Los Angeles and a few around the world. Detroit just happens to have one of many auto shows.

Answer 10

Because Detroit was the headquarters of the automotive industry and such classics as the 64 Buick Riveria, 59 Cadillac Eldorodo, 64 1/2 Mustang, 1960 Lincoln Continental, 67 Corvette Stringray and 55 Thunderbird made their debuts at car shows there...even Europeans and Asian car enthusiasists declare that Detroit is automotive holy ground like the Autobahn in Germany, Route 66 in California, and etc.

Answer 11

MOTOR CITY of course. Home to Ford, GM, and all those American cars. Detroit is known as the "birthplace" of the car. Detroit is home to many automobiles and was a main area in the auto industry back then. I entered my Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII in a competition last year and won second place in the 3rd round. Wasn't that bad, but I was against some really mean exotics which I know was going to win. Detroit, hometown for every car!