New York International Auto Show

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Chevrolet Trax Concept at the New York International Auto Show

The New York International Auto Show is an annual auto show held in late March or early April. It is usually held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. It usually opens on or just before Easter weekend and closes on the first Sunday after Easter.

It is the nation's most heavily attended auto exhibition with more than 1,000,000 visitors expected over its 9-day run.

Every year the show opens with a sensational display to excite the public and promote the show. Past opening ceremonies have included a stickball game, a man pulling several cars by himself, and speeches.

This auto show includes exhibits from various auto manufacturers and related companies. Many of the exhibits are hands-on, giving the public the opportunity to try sitting in the new vehicles and to explore new technology and features.

A model displays a Lamborghini Murciélago at the New York International Auto Show
Chevrolet HHR SS on display at the New York International Auto Show
A compact car at the New York International Auto Show

Before the show opens every year, several auto companies debut new production and concept vehicles for the press. In addition, the Greater New York Auto Dealers Association (GNYADA) and the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) host corporate meetings and events.

The show director is Candida Romanelli. She works with Mark Schienberg, president of GNYADA.

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[edit] 2009

The 2009 show was held from April 10 until April 19, with press preview days on April 8 and April 9.

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[edit] Concept car introductions

General Motors and Segway demonstrated a prototype of the PUMA (Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility) electric vehicle at the show. Mercedes-Benz gave a select group of journalists a preview of the interior of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS, which will be fully unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

[edit] 2008

The 2008 show was held from March 21 until March 30, with press preview days on March 19 and March 20.

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Journalists crowd around the Pontiac Solstice coupe during its unveiling

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[edit] 2007

The 2007 show was held from April 6 until April 15, with press preview days on April 4 and April 5.

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[edit] Concept car introductions

[edit] 2006

The 2006 show was held from April 14 until April 23, with press preview days on April 12 and April 13.

[edit] Production car introductions

[edit] Concept car introductions

[edit] 2005

A small section of the 2005 show

The 2005 show saw the following introductions:

[edit] 2004

The 2004 show saw the following introductions:

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Media.ford.com press release dated and retrieved 30 March 2007

[edit] External links

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