As you’re planning to cover news and activities from press and industry preview days during next week’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit , we wanted to reach out with a reminder that we have many IHS Markit automotive analysts available for commentary and insight from the show that can discuss a variety of topics – including OEM and supplier news, product reveals and various technologies – including autonomous and connected cars, alternative propulsion and infotainment.

Most of our analysts will be onsite at the show for interviews this week, and we can also arrange phone interviews for you with our other analysts if needed. To make arrangements to meet with any of our experts during the show, please feel free to contact us -- Michelle Culver in the US, Michelle.Culver@ihsmarkit.com , or 248-342-6211; or our global press team at press@ihs.com .

In addition to traditional press preview activities, IHS Markit will be participating in the following additional events during the show (of note, registration is required for some of these events through the organizing groups noted):

Sunday, January 8

Society of Automotive Analysts Outlook Conference , Gem Theater, 11:00 a.m. -- Michael Robinet, managing director, advisory services, will discuss the impact of the industry reaching a plateau.

Diversity Volume Leadership Awards , Cobo Center, 5:00 p.m., in conjunction with National Association of Minority Auto Dealers at Cobo Center: Marc Bland, vice president of diversity and inclusion, as a speaker

Tuesday, January 10

IHS Markit Automotive Loyalty Awards , Marriott Renaissance Center, 6:30 p.m. -- IHS Markit leaders Joe LaFeir and Steve Had will recognize this year’s winners during the Automotive News World Congress (we will issue a news release will be issued following the ceremony)

Thursday, January 12

Automobili-D , Planet M Theater, Cobo Center, 11:00 a.m. -- Jeremy Carlson, principal analyst from our automotive technology team, will discuss autonomy and new mobility as part of a panel discussion alongside other industry experts.

We look forward to helping with your coverage from NAIAS and wish you safe travels to Detroit!