In 1971, Datsun introduced the 240Z, gasoline was 36 cents a gallon and the South Florida International Auto Show launched its first exhibition. Today, this same auto show is recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious in the nation.
Serving as a venue for national product introductions, the auto show showcases more than 1,000 new car, truck, van and SUV models from more than 40 of the world’s leading manufacturers – a sight auto enthusiasts wait all year to see.
The auto show celebrates 41 years. Making its debut at last year’s show, Green Wayand Miami Street Rides bring a new dimension to the standard auto exhibition. Always a main attraction, this year’s Ride & Drive events, including the highly anticipated Camp Jeep, will be sure to bring in the more than 665,000 people visiting the auto show each year. The show’s financial impact on the local economy is estimated at over $50 million.
The official opening and press preview is Friday 28 October 2011, the public show dates are from October 28th through November 6th 2011.
The main attractions are as followed.
Camp Jeep. They offer auto show visitors off-road driving courses to demonstrate legendary 4×4 capabilities of Jeep vehicles, trained instructors will drive participants over a variety of surfaces such as steep grades, rocky trails and log crossings. Vehicles available during the course are soon to be announced.
Ride & Drives, if you want to do more than just look, the events will allow you to test drive a new car! Depending on the vehicle, you must be at least 18 or 21 years old, and visitors must present a valid driver’s license. You can test a Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat and Toyota.
Green Way, if you are specifically in the market for a “green” car, sometimes it might be a little confusing to search through every display on the main showroom floor for the one that fits your needs best. They have created a place where you can examine only the most recent green vehicles and technologies side-by-side.
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