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Central Florida International Auto Show

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:16:26 +0000

Start: 11/26/2009 - 00:00

End: 11/29/2009 - 23:59

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Hundreds of new cars, trucks, sport/utility vehicles and crossovers will pack the Orange County Convention Center Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) through Sunday, November 29, for the 2010-Model Central Florida International Auto Show. The Central Florida International Auto Show offers something for everyone, from the multi-million dollar collection of exotics to the latest alternative fuel vehicles.

2009 Jacksonville International Car and Truck Show

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:44:09 +0000

Start: 02/13/2009 - 00:00

End: 02/15/2009 - 23:59

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The 2009 Jacksonville International Car and Truck Show will provide a glimpse of the newest model year import and domestic cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities vehicles (SUVs). Additionally, there will be a Motorcycle Showcase featuring bikes from Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha, along with the new 3-wheel Spyder from Bombardier as well as a Classic Car Showcase.

Opening Hours:
Friday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Admission Prices:
Adults - $8
Children ages 6-12 - $4
Children under 6 - free
Seniors (65+) - $6
Active Military (with ID) - $4

Location:
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jacksonville, Florida

Tampa Bay International Auto Show

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:57:41 +0000

Start: 11/06/2008 - 00:00

End: 11/09/2008 - 23:59

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The Tampa Bay International Auto Show, produced by Motor Trend Auto Shows, LLC, is a showcase of new-model vehicles that is open to the public. The auto show is presented by the Greater Tampa Bay Automobile Dealers Association, Inc. and sponsored by The Tampa Tribune and St. Petersburg Times along with Centro Mi Diario, Tbo.com, tbt* Tampa Bay Times and Tampabay.com.

FEATURES, SPECIAL DISPLAYS & APPEARANCES

Futuristic Concept Cars – Come see the Ford Interceptor, Lincoln MKR, Suzuki Quay, Chevrolet Camaro and more. These vehicles provide a glimpse of what is around the corner in automotive design and technology.

More than 35 Major Domestic & Import Manufacturers – Over 400 of the latest 2009-model cars, trucks, crossovers, vans and sport/utility vehicles will be on display.

Mitsubishi Motors Presents New 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse to Winner of Champs Sports "Bowl Bingo"

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:51:09 +0000

Central Florida Resident Wins New Vehicle After Losing Previous Car and Home to a Tornado

March 21, 2008, OCALA, FL -- Mitsubishi Motors and Champs Sports handed Sumter County resident Maryann Goniea the keys to a new 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse at Ocala Mitsubishi today, helping her family recover from losing their home and previous car to last February's deadly Central Florida tornadoes.

Ms. Goniea received the new Eclipse as the grand prize winner of the Champs Sports "Bowl Bingo" promotion held during the Champs Sports Bowl hosted by Florida Citrus Sports last December. Ms. Goniea participated in the bingo game while attending the football game between her son's school, Michigan State, and Boston College.

Florida Electric Auto Association Hosts Battery Beach Burnout, Promotes 'Green' Electric Vehicle Technologies

admin — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:04:46 +0000

The Florida Electric Auto Association (FLEAA), in conjunction with Vectrix and AC Propulsion, will be hosting the 3rd Annual 'Battery Beach Burnout', an alternative fuel / electric vehicle competition, in Miami, FL at Countyline Dragway January 25th and 26th.

LAKE WORTH, Fla., Jan. 16, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Electric Auto Association (FLEAA), in conjunction with Vectrix and AC Propulsion, will be hosting the 3rd Annual "Battery Beach Burnout", an alternative fuel / electric vehicle competition, in Miami, FL at Countyline Dragway January 25th and 26th. The free event consists of multiple competitions involving electric vehicles (EV), including a drag race, auto-cross, scooter-cross and a show 'n shine event.

Ford, BP Open Second Hydrogen Station in Florida

admin — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:14:34 +0000

OVIEDO, Fl., Dec. 7 - Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F], BP and the state of Florida today marked an important milestone in their collective path towards the use of hydrogen as viable alternative fuel for the future by opening a second hydrogen station that will fuel a fleet of Ford Focus fuel cell vehicles.

Highlights:
* Ford, BP and the state of Florida today opened a new hydrogen station to fuel Ford Focus fuel cell vehicles being used as official city vehicles.
* Six hydrogen-powered Ford Focus fuel cell vehicles loaned to the state of Florida will use the new station. These vehicles are part of a 30-car Ford Focus fuel cell demonstration fleet on the road in the U.S., Canada and Germany.

Auto Show of the Palm Beaches

admin — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:06:39 +0000

Start: 12/06/2007 - 00:00

End: 12/09/2007 - 23:59

Timezone: Etc/GMT

After a successful debut last year, the Auto Show of the Palm Beaches presented by Northwood University returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center December 6 - 9, 2007.

The inaugural four-day exhibition last year attracted nearly 25,000 people with its impressive display of cars, trucks, SUVs, concepts and vans. This year, the industry's major manufacturers are already making arrangements to participate in the exhibition and bring to Palm Beach County residents a sneak peak at 2008 models.

The show is once again being produced by the South Florida Auto-Truck Dealers Association, the same group that produces the South Florida International Auto Show in Miami Beach each fall and the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show every spring.

Auto Show of the Palm Beaches Returns for Second Run

admin — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:04:23 +0000

PALM BEACH, Fla., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful debut last year, the Auto Show of the Palm Beaches presented by Northwood University returns to the Palm Beach County Convention Center December 6 - 9, 2007.

South Florida International Auto Show

admin — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 08:56:35 +0000

Start: 11/09/2007 - 00:00

End: 11/18/2007 - 23:59

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When the annual South Florida International Auto Show comes to town November 9, some of the most exciting new models in years will again debut at one of America's most important automotive displays.

Fuel economy and function are the buzzwords for the 2008 model year as buyers look at the fastest growing segment in the showrooms: car-based stylish, versatile but practical SUVs and crossovers. Close behind are new small cars that not only are tiny but tony, with a flare that attracts younger drivers. Many stalwart family sedans now sport high tech entertainment in the cabin and green-car technology under the hood.