Following the success of its first-ever global broadcast in 2024, the Automotive Hall of Fame has announced the return of its broadcast of the Induction Ceremony on Sept. 25, 2025, from The Department at Hudson’s in downtown Detroit beginning at 6 p.m. EST.
Thousands of viewers in over 29 countries tuned in last year, and the 2025 broadcast promises to be even more dynamic, officials stated in a press release. Returning to host this year’s celebration are Rhonda Walker (WDIV Local 4) as Master of Ceremony and Kim DeGiulio (WDIV Local 4) as the broadcast host.
The ceremony will feature exclusive interviews with this year’s tribute speakers and inductees, including:
- Dieter Zetsche, former Chairman of Daimler AG
- Roger Penske, offering a tribute to Zetsche
- Bianca Senna, CEO of Senna Brands and niece of Ayrton Senna
- Mark Reuss, president of General Motors.
“As I have heard, obviously, of the Automotive Hall of Fame before, and very much have positive memories about my time in Detroit, my immediate reaction was, of course, I’ll accept. I appreciate the honor. And I’m looking forward to September,” said Dr. Dieter Zetsche.
The broadcast will also feature tribute videos, special appearances, and a segment on vehicles connected to the inductees, including Ayrton Senna’s 1992 McLaren MP4/7A.
“Induction into the global Automotive Hall of Fame is the highest honor in our industry. We’re proud to create an experience that gives fans, families and colleagues around the world a front-row seat to celebrate the most remarkable contributors to the automotive world,” said Sarah Cook, president of the Automotive Hall of Fame.