At the Historic Fort Wayne site in Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society preserves vintage vehicles from former auto shows and other special artifacts dating back decades.

The Detroit Auto Show, aka the North American International Auto Show, is starting over again. After a few years with warmer dates, the show has returned to frosty January. The show’s media days are scheduled for a single day on Friday, Jan. 10. The full show will extend to Jan. 20.

After a 30-year trip of glitzy reveals and celebrities, the Detroit Auto Show has shed its "international" moniker and returned to its local roots.

The Detroit Auto Show starts Friday after a recent short-lived shift to September. The big picture: Organizers expect the January return to boost attendance, while local businesses are eager to welcome visitors during downtown's slower post-holiday winter season,

The Detroit Auto Show is making a grand return with a focus on interactive, hands-on experiences, reports Sarah Michaels from Huntington Place. The event, a staple since 1899, has evolved significantly over the years.

Restaurant and bar operators say they expect moving the event back to its traditional January time will bring in more customers.