At the Pennsylvania Convention Center
The Philadelphia Auto Show kicks off at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on January 28th and will be on display until February 5th, 2012. For show hours and ticket pricing please visit our Auto Show Announcement here.
Kevin Mazzucola, executive director of the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, says this year’s show is “Bigger, better and bolder.”. “Thanks to the newly-expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center, we are able to give the people of Philadelphia a one-of-a-kind auto show experience this year. For the first time ever, we will host an indoor Ride and Drive opportunity as well as several other new features. When attendees step onto this year’s display floor, they’ll be in awe of both the beautifully redesigned Pennsylvania Convention Center as well as how we were fortunately able to make use of it.”
More highlights of the 2012 Auto Show:
Pre-Production and Green Models
The Auto Show is always a great place for attendees to catch a sneak peek at the vehicles that will soon be in dealerships across the region. Examples of 2013 models that can be viewed at this year’s show include the Audi A5 Cabriolet, Audi A8L, Cadillac ATS, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Sonic, Dodge Dart, Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Ford Mustang Boss 302, Ford Taurus SHO, Hyundai Equus, Hyundai Veloster, Infiniti JX, Lexus GS, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz ML, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Carrera, Scion iQ, Subaru BRZ and Volvo XC90. A variety of the latest green models will also be on display, including the 2012 Nissan LEAF and Volvo C30 Electric as well as the 2013 Chevrolet Spark and Ford C-MAX Energi.
DUB Show Tour
Hosted byDUB magazine, the premier publication of the urban automotive lifestyle, this year’s DUB Live exhibit at the Philadelphia Auto Show has grown nearly 30 percent in size and will include 50,000 square feet of the hottest customized rides and celebrity vehicles today. This special feature will be located on the lower level of the Philadelphia Auto Show.
Exotics and Classics
A chance to see both old and new, the Philadelphia Auto Show will again offer guests the opportunity to view some of the latest exotic models to hit the market as well as some of the classics that one can never get tired of looking at. The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador and Mercedes-Benz SLS Roadster are just a few examples of some of the exotics that will be on display. Examples of classics that will be on-site courtesy of Buckingham Concours d’Elegance, Eastern U.S. Concours d’Elegance, LRA Auto Museum, New Hope Auto Show and Simeone Automotive Museum will include a 1913 Mercer 35J Raceabout, 1921 Duesenberg French GP, 1936 Aston Lemans, 1948 Hudson Hornet Convertible, 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray, 1968 Plymouth Barracuda BO29, 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 and 1969 Yenko Camaro.
Black Tie Tailgate Charitable Preview Gala
One of the area’s premier philanthropic events of the season,the Black Tie Tailgate returns on January 27 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The 2012 Black Tie Tailgate will feature the most unique and comprehensive menu ever and a top shelf bar. Stephen STARR Events will provide culinary creations via a custom-designed menu complete with gluten-free options. Food stations are farm-to-table concepts that will accommodate all individual tastes. This year’s live entertainment portion will be provided by Jellyroll Dance Band. Tickets are $225 per person and are available for purchase on phillyautoshow.com. Proceeds will benefit the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. This event is open to the public.
Auto Show Deals!!
Weekday discount coupons can be picked up at your new car and truck franchised dealer. Coupons can be redeemed at the box office at the Pennsylvania Convention Center for a $3.00 admission discount to the Auto Show. For a partial list of participating dealers, go towww.adagp.com. In addition, the Auto Show has again partnered with McDonalds restaurants to circulate discount coupons of $2.00 off the regular adult admission price of $12.00. Show information will be featured on the restaurants’ tray liners and in the Entertainment Value Centers located inside area McDonalds. The Auto Show will donate $1.00 from each discount coupon redeemed at the show from January 30 – February 3 to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Tickets are also available through SEPTA at the price of $9.00 for adult admission on weekdays and $6.00 for child/senior admission on weekdays. An “Independence Pass” can be purchased for $11.00, which provides unlimited one-day travel on SEPTA buses, trolleys and trains. Limitations do apply. For more details, visit shop.SEPTA.org.
