An Audio Tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show

Jan 24, 2025

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More than 30 brands set up shop during the 2025 Detroit Auto Show at the Huntington Place, where the bustling showfloor also hosted four indoor vehicle experience tracks. Meanwhile, the Mobility Global Forum provided those in automotive with an in-depth look at the latest developments across the industry.

AutoVision News Radio host Carl Anthony takes us on an audio tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show. In doing so, he visits a world-famous off-road experience, explores the storied history of a beloved tiny car, and reflects on how the Detroit Auto Show might inspire future generations.

Vehicles and key points featured on this tour of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show:

Camp Jeep

Raw materials needed to set it up.
The number of people who have experienced it.

1962 Fiat 500

The origin of the car's front-end logo.
Its impact following World War II.

2025 Kia K4

Opposites United design philosophy.
Multi-segment cockpit display (nearly 30 inches of interior screen space).

Buick Wildcat EV Concept

Artificial intelligence, biometrics, and aromatherapy.
Looking back at Wildcat concepts through the years.

2025 Toyota Tundra

i-FORCE MAX Powertrain specs.
Sheet-molded compound (SMC) with aluminum cross members for the bed.

Hagerty Display

Famous movie and TV cars.
Younger generations expressing an interest in cars and driving.

More Resources:

Detroit Auto Show Website: https://detroitautoshow.com/

New song for Detroit Auto Show a love letter to city via Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, Special to The Detroit News: https://tinyurl.com/45mesn99

The evolution of the logos that marked the history of Fiat via Stellantis Heritage: https://tinyurl.com/y69twxcn

2025 Kia K4 Overview: Fastback Styling, Turbo Power, Interior Space & Safety Features via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/mryhzf7k

2025 Toyota Tundra Overview: Hybrid Powertrain, Towing & Payload Capacity, Interior Tech & Cool TRD Rally Package via Alvin Reyes for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/2e5a48hy

2024 Hagerty Study Finds Gen Z Loves Driving, Gravitating to Collector Cars via Carl Anthony for Automoblog: https://tinyurl.com/ymv42pfw

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