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Auto Shows

Auto shows are nearly as old as the car itself. Originally conceived as promotional venues for new manufacturers no one had heard of, today's auto shows have become annual showcases for the media and public alike. Although auto shows are still designed primarily for consumers, a select group of the major market shows host media preview days prior to their public openings. During media days, manufacturers put on elaborate introductions to showcase their new models and concept cars. It's part Hollywood, part press release and almost always entertaining. There are currently four major domestic auto shows (Chicago auto show, Detroit auto show, Los Angeles auto show and New York auto show) and four major international events (Frankfurt auto show, Geneva auto show, Paris auto show and Tokyo auto show) along with a handful of smaller regional shows.

Featured Auto Shows

    • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

      2013 New York Auto Show

      With plenty of renewed optimism in the car industry, the 2013 New York Auto Show is expected to host another strong lineup of world debuts and North American firsts when it kicks off on March 27 in Manhattan.

    • 2014 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

      2013 Geneva Auto Show

      There will be plenty of interesting vehicles on display at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show. From one-off concepts to full-fledged production cars, the annual European auto show in Geneva always packs plenty of punch.

    • 2013 Chicago Auto Show

      2013 Chicago Auto Show

      There isn't a better reason to be in Chicago in February than the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. It's massive, it's inside where it's warm and nearly every car, truck and SUV headed for dealers in the summer is there for a preview.

    • 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

      2013 Detroit Auto Show

      As the auto industry continues to recover, the Detroit auto show continues to get bigger. The 2013 North American International Auto Show, as it's officially known, promises some huge world debuts along with dozens of North American firsts come January 14 and 15.

Auto Show Schedule See Full Auto Show Schedule

Paris Auto Show official site
Press Days: TBD
Open to the Public: 09/29/12 - 10/14/12

SEMA Show official site
Press Days: 10/30/12 - 11/02/12

Los Angeles Auto Show official site
Press Days: 11/28/12 - 11/29/12
Open to the Public: 11/30/12 - 12/09/12

Detroit Auto Show official site
Press Days: 01/14/13 - 01/15/13
Open to the Public: 01/19/13 - 01/27/13

Chicago Show official site
Press Days: 02/07/13 - 02/08/13
Open to the Public: 02/09/13 - 02/18/13

Geneva Auto Show official site
Press Days: TBD
Open to the Public: 03/07/13 - 03/17/13

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