Washington Auto Show debuts Luxury Showcase
The 2013 Washington Auto Show will feature for the first time a Luxury Showcase with 11 high-end automakers: Acura, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.
We are looking forward to having the high end in this luxury brand grouping which we believe will resonate mightily with consumers who will visit the Auto Show during its ten day run commencing February 1, said Robert Fogarty, president of Sport Chevrolet/Honda and chairman of the 2013 Washington Auto Show.
To accommodate The Luxury Showcase, Toyota will move to the top floor, joining Ford, General Motors and Chrysler. On the DC streets proximate to the 2013 WAS venue, consumers will be able to participate in at least five ride-and-drive experiences from top automakers including Subaru, Cadillac, VW, Toyota and Kia.
Known as The Public Policy Show, The Washington Auto Show kicks off January 30 with two days of dialogue between industry leaders and public policymakers on issues affecting the auto industry. And for the second year, the multi-panel National Journal Policy Summit will take place at 8 a.m. in the Cannon House Office Building. The second industry media day, January 31, occurs onsite at the 2013 WAS in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center which will include OEM announcements and new vehicle reveals along with presentations for members of Congress and the second Obama administration. The evening of Jan. 31 will be devoted to the Sneak Peek Reception on the floor of the Auto Show along with a WANADA member reception and The Keith Crain Automotive News Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner, which this year honors Edsel Ford.
The 10-day show opens to the public February 1, giving area residents the opportunity to explore 750,000 square feet of autos, advanced technology and events at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where 43 manufacturers will present more than 750 vehicles.
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