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Detroit's North American International Auto Show switching to June starting in 2020

Organizers of the North American International Auto Show say that starting in 2020 the annual Detroit event will take place in June instead of January.

Organizers say the time change will allow automakers to bring more "dynamic" exhibits

The Corvette C7 Grand Sport is shown at the North American International Auto Show, January 15, 2018. (Kegun Morkin/CBC)

Organizers of the North American International Auto Show say that starting in 2020 the annual Detroit event will take place in June instead of January.

A statement from the showMondaysaidthe new schedule will enable automakers, industry suppliers and others to "deliver dynamic exhibits and experiential opportunities outside of the show's four walls" at downtown's Cobo Center.

The show will be held during more-favourable spring weather, rather than in winter. Organizers say the change also will help cut costs, since exhibitors won't be setting up during the Thanksgiving to New Year's Day holiday period.

The show's Executive Director Rod Alberts saidin a statement that "Detroit will continue to be a global stage for some of the world's most significant and iconic vehicle reveals."

Highlights from 2018 show

Missed the NAIAS this year? Not to worry, CBC Windsor was there.

Here's a look at what our teen correspondentand car-buff, KegunMorkin, got up to at the show.

A must-see at the Detroit auto show: Koenigsegg Agera RS

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CBC teen auto show correspondent Kegun Morkin's favourite car also happens to be the world's fastest and valued at more than $2 million.

CBC's teen auto show correspondent interviews creator of favourite car

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15-year-old Kegun Morkin goes one-on-one with the head of Koenigsegg, the Swedish company that makes his favourite car.

Kegun Morkin covering the Detroit auto show for CBC

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15-year-old Kegun Morkin can't drive, yet he has more than 65,000 followers on his automotive Instagtam page and will be covering the North American International Auto Show for CBC.