The Portland International Auto Show is starting on January 26th to January 29th 2011 in Portland Oregon. The show is taking place at the Oregon Conventional Center at 777 Northeast M. L. King Boulevard.
The Portland International Auto Show offers visitors real money for value and it is a great family outing. It is also a great place to find information about the latest cars on the market if you are interested in purchasing a car within the next year.
Visitors to the Portland International Auto Show will find exhibits from the most prominent motor manufacturers at the car show. In this aritcle we will briefly discuss some of the events and exhibitions that will be on display at the 2012 Portland International Auto Show.
We here at Car Site highly recommend that you visit the Portland International Auto Show if you are in the area.
Most Economical Vehicles
Hybrid Vehicles and Electic Vehicles are some of the best economical vehicles on the road these days. At the Portland International Auto Show you can also visit the Under $21,000 / Over 35 mpg exhibition section. Here you will find smaller cars offering excellent fuel consumption at affordable prices.
Motorcycle and Motorsports Pavilion at the Portland International Auto Show
For the first time this year visitors to the Portland International Auto Show will be able to see motorcycles at the Motorsports pavilion. Visitors to the show will be able to see Harley-Davidson, Honda, Ducati, BMW and other imported Motorcycles at the Auto Show. The Motorsports Pavilion will also showcase small boats, watercraft and snowmobiles and other spesialized vehicles.
Alternative Fuel, Green Technologies and Electric Vehicles at the Auto Show 2012
The Portland International Auto Show offers visitors the opportunity to view the latest Green, Alternative Fuel and Electric Vehicle Concepts at the Eco Center at the Auto Show. At the Eco Center visitors will be able to learn more about the Green Highway Concept from the Oregon Department of Energy. Visitors will also be able to find out more about electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations and how to use these plugin stations and the correct way of charging your electric vehicle. Electric Vehicles are becoming very popular and it is envisaged that more and more people will soon drive electric hybrid vehicles.
The Portland International Auto Show provides you with the ideal opportunity to investigate these electric vehicles and using it as an alternative means of transport.
The Great Outdoors and Adventure exhibits at the Auto Show 2012
If you like outdoor and Adventure activities you will love the outdoor display at the Portland International Auto Show. At the show you will see exhibiting companies like Northwest Auto Accessories, Rack Attack and Next Adventure to name a few. There will also be the latest outdoor and adventure technologies and you will see some of these vehicles fitted out with these equipment. See bikes, fishing and off-road equipment, mountain bikes and kayaking and river rafting equipment at the Auto Show 2012.
Test Drive Vehicles at the Portland International Auto Show
It’s been announced that you will be able to test drive some selected vehicles at the Portland International Auto Show. This is a great way to experience the vehicles on display at the Auto Show. It has been confirmed that Jeep will offer a Ride and Drive at the Camp Jeep exhibit at the Auto Show. Some of the other motor manufacturers offering “Ride and Drive” at the Auto Show include Toyota, Subaru, Kia and General Motors. This is something unique from the Portland International Auto Show, many other International Auto Shows do not provides it’s visitors the opportunity to get behind the wheel and test drive the vehicles on display.
Free Child Care and Kid Zone at the Portland International Auto Show
The Portland International Auto Show offer childcare facilities if you want to leave your kids at the Kid Zone while you are at the Car Show. Alpha Ecological is sponsoring free licensed Childcare for the duration of the Auto Show. Professional Childcare givers from Kindercare will watch over your child when you are at the Auto Show.
About the Portland International Auto Show
The Portland International Auto Show is presented by the Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association, founded in 1914 as the advocate organization for the economic, educational and charitable activities related to the region’s automobile industry. Every year, automakers bring their latest and greatest vehicles to the auto show, which represents a unique opportunity for auto enthusiasts of all ages to see in one location what’s available or soon to be available in the marketplace. The show is held at the Oregon Convention Center.
