The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) announces the return of the Philadelphia International Auto Show to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Jan. 30 to Feb. 7.
“This is the 108th Philadelphia Auto Show and we are particularly thrilled with the caliber of this year’s event,” says Dominic M. Conicelli, chairman of the 2010 Philadelphia International Auto Show and president of Conicelli Autoplex. “It’s no secret that 2009 was a historic year for the automotive industry, and auto shows across the country were faced with new challenges. However, to our satisfaction and delight, we are ecstatic to deliver another world-class auto show to the city of Philadelphia. Nearly every manufacturer will be back on the display floor, and new features will also be present.”
A key feature of this year’s Philadelphia International Auto Show is the expansion of DUB Live!, a 35,000 square-foot display of some of the hottest customized rides and celebrity vehicles sponsored by DUB magazine, the premier publication of the urban automotive lifestyle. In addition, the nine-day Auto Show returns with a 550,000-square-foot display floor showcasing a range of vehicles including pre-production models, concepts, hybrids, exotics and antiques from all around the world.
Vehicle highlights for the 2010 Philadelphia Auto Show include:
2011 Audi A8
2011 Audi R8 Spyder
2011 Buick Regal
2010 Acura ZDX
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2010 Chevrolet Camaro
2011 Chevrolet Volt
2010 GMC Terrain
2011 Ford Fiesta
2010 Jaguar XJ
2011 Ford Mustang
2010 Nissan Altima
2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Truck
2010 Nissan Rogue
2011 Hyundai Equus
2010 Subaru Legacy
2011 Hyundai Sonata Cadillac Cyclone Concept
2011 Mazda2 Chevrolet Stingray Concept (SIDESWIPE)
2011 Lincoln MKX Crossover
2011 Toyota Sienna
As one of the largest auto shows in the country, the Philadelphia International Auto Show is vitally important to consumers in the Greater Philadelphia region. In 2009, nearly 90 percent of attendees in the market for a new vehicle reported that visiting the Auto Show influenced their next purchasing decision, according to exit surveys. In addition, over the last two decades, the ADAGP has been able to donate more than $4 million to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, thanks to the success of the Auto Show and its affiliated ADAGP activities. For the 2010 event, the ADAGP will continue its tradition of donating one dollar for every Auto Show ticket sold to the Hospital through its Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation.
Other highlights of the 2010 Philadelphia International Auto Show include the Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala, an expanded Vintage Vehicle Display, The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum Exhibit, Celebrity Appearances, and Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation Day.
The show is open Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and weekdays from 12-10 p.m. On Jan. 31, it is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Feb. 7, it is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit www.phillyautoshow.com.
