Portland International Auto Show
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Status | Active |
Genre | Auto show |
Venue | Oregon Convention Center |
Location(s) | Portland, Oregon 45°31′43″N 122°39′48″W / 45.528644°N 122.663201°W |
Country | USA |
Inaugurated | 1910 |
Attendance | 100,000 (2012) |
Organized by | Oregon Automobile Dealer's Association |
Website | portlandautoshow.com |
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The Portland International Auto Show (PIAS) is an annual auto show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Started in 1910, the four-day event is held in January and draws approximately 100,000 visitors.[1][2]
History
The show in 2010 was affected by a poor economy, with several manufacturers not participating.[3] PIAS's 2011 show featured more than 1,200 cars from a total of 35 brands.[4] In 2012, Chrysler debuted their Camp Jeep ride and drive program at the Portland show, and an exhibit entitled the ECO Center, featuring more environmentally friendly vehicles.[5][6][7] Also that year, a Lamborghini Gallardo caught on fire when an employee attempted to burn off fuel by running it in neutral.[8] The 2012 show had an estimated 100,000 visitors over four-days.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Gunderson, Laura (January 25, 2012). "Portland International Auto Show opens today". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ a b Fuggetta, Emily (January 29, 2012). "Portland International Auto Show draws 100,000, emphasizes Northwest-focused exhibits". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Denson, Bryan; Stuart Tomlinson (January 29, 2010). "Budget cuts keep companies from Portland auto show". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Gunderson, Laura (January 27, 2011). "Auto show revs up for the weekend". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Redden, Jim (January 12, 2012). "New models get auto show shine". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Vincent, John M. (January 21, 2012). "2012 Portland International Auto Show: A more interactive auto show is ready to roll". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Stevens, Suzanne (January 25, 2012). "Engines revving for Portland International Auto Show". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
- ^ Ireson, Nelson (January 25, 2012). "Exclusive: Lamborghini Gallardo Catches Fire At Portland Auto Show". MotorAuthority. High Gear Media. Retrieved January 29, 2012.