Detroit auto show: a user's guide

North American International Auto Show in Detroit: a user's guide

The North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which features more than 500 vehicles, opens to the public Jan. 19. Here are the details:

WHEN: Public days are Jan. 19-27. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day except Jan. 27, when it closes at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Cobo Center in downtown Detroit

COST: Tickets are $12 each. Children under 6 are free.

WHAT YOU'LL SEE: Among the stars of this year's show will be new versions of the Chevrolet Corvette, Lexus IS and Mercedes E-Class, as well as concept cars from Honda, Ford and Toyota.