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Auto aficionados are accelerating into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this weekend to check out more than 100 top car brands, products, services and exhibitors.
Running from Friday, Feb. 16, to Monday, Feb.19, the Pittsburgh International Auto Show is a hub for exploring and experiencing a staggering selection of new vehicles without sales pressure.
Things that go vroom
With literally hundreds of models, there’s a car for every driver — from elegant high-end luxury vehicles to everyday autos.
Lisa McIntyre, CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Automobile Dealers Association, says the 79th edition of the event features more brands than in past years, which means you can window shop, get inside advice and compare models all in one spot.
This year’s road roster features everything from Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda and Mercedes Benz, to Porsche, BMW, Bentley, Cadillac, Jaguar, Jeep, Subaru, Volkswagen and Volvo — and many more.
Retro riders will swoon over the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix display showcasing a 1964 Mini Cooper and a 1966 GT40 Mk1 Superformance Spyder. Don’t miss the super cool and very rare 1933 Hudson Essex Terraplanes.
Ever wanted to take a spin in one of the world’s hottest Mustangs? Experience the thrill as you try out the Mustang GT simulator. Or visit Duquesne Light Electric Avenue where you can hop in an electric vehicle for a ride along two indoor tracks.
The Pittsburgh Cars and Coffee Display is sure to dazzle with a chic Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, an exclusive Lamborghini Aventador LP770-4 SVJ Roadster Xago and a high-performance Aston Martin DBS 770 Ultimate Volante.
Beyond four wheels
With a welcoming family-friendly environment, there is so much to do within the grounds of the sprawling show, so get out of the driver’s seat to experience hands-on activities and attractions.
Head to the CCAC Family Fun Zone to enjoy Hot Wheels car racing, dragonfly balloon animals, airbrush tattoos and more, and find your new furry BFF at Suburu’s Underdogs Adopt-a-Pet Area. Enjoy acoustic music by Pittsburgh’s Elias Khouri and live broadcasts by the Steelers Nation Radio Network.
Snuggle up to friendly canines and learn safety tips for traveling with pets with the Greater Pittsburgh Golden Retriever Club.
In the Neighborhood Ford Store, visit the Quilt for the Cure to read messages of support, encouragement and remembrance that support local breast cancer patients. Join volunteers to make your square for quilts that will be given to breast cancer treatment facilities throughout the region.
Want to lend a hand? Save those pull tabs from food and beverage cans and bring them to the event’s Neighborhood Ford Store, where they will be recycled to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.
In the Ford Driving Skills for Life Exhibit, teen drivers and their families will learn safety tips from the Pennsylvania State Police, Allegheny County Pretrial Services and Allegheny Health Network.
On Friday, 700 of the region’s budding automotive tech innovators from area high schools will gather to explore vocations and vie for prizes during the show’s Career Day.
What to know before you go
Auto show hours are Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Expected to draw some 55,000 attendees, the event also includes food and drink vendors, such as Chocolate Moonshine Fudge and Boyd & Blair Potato Vodka.
For $8, attendees can park all day in Gold Lot 1 at Acrisure Stadium on the North Side and ride the free continuous shuttle over to the auto show. Parking costs $12 in the convention center garage.
Pro tip: The last Monday of the auto show is always half-price admission. Plan to spend Presidents’ Day at the show and get in for $7.
Ticket prices are $15 for general admission (age 17+); $12 for seniors and military; $7 for children ages 6-16; free for children under 6; $7 on Feb. 19.
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