Stellantis Steps Back: OEM dials back auto show participation; will attend North American shows on case-by-case basis
Toronto, Ontario — According to the automaker, a ‘challenging’ market has prompted Stellantis to re-evaluate its future North American auto show participation. The Chrysler parent company says its future North American auto show participation will be looked at on a “case-by-case” basis. “With a focus on preserving business fundamentals to mitigate the impact of a […]
Tightening the Screws: Vancouver auto show to return in 2024 as a ‘fresh and re-imagined experience’
Vancouver, British Columbia — At long last, the organizers of the Vancouver International Auto Show have announced that the west coast’s biggest auto expo is officially back on for 2024. The show will be making its long-awaited return following four straight years of cancellation, promising to offer what organizers are calling a “fresh and re-imagined […]
St. Pat’s in Secaucus: Northeast auto show kicks off in New Jersey on Friday
Secaucus, New Jersey — If you aren’t already on your way to New Jersey for this year’s Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show you had better get moving, as organizers of this year’s event are expecting a record-breaking turnout of at least 6,000 attendees. Filled to the brim with tradeshow exhibitions, educational sessions, and even a […]
Kindig Konnection: Dave Kindig appearance at Motorama expanded to two days, organizers say
Toronto, Ontario — This year’s Motorama Show is fast approaching and anticipation is hitting a peak as organizers recently announced that auto industry influencer Dave Kindig’s appearance at this year’s show has been extended to a second day. Owner and lead designer of Kindig-It Design in Millcreek, Utah, and known to quantity to anyone who […]
Growing Pains: 2023 Vancouver International Auto Show cancelled
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Vancouver International Auto Show has been cancelled, marking the annual event as the latest in a series of cancelled regional auto shows. “For the last several months, we have been working with vehicle manufacturers and other partners in anticipating of returning in-person to celebrate the hundredth edition of the traditional auto […]
An Intimate Gathering: Montreal auto show to go ahead with reduced space, many major OEMs absent
Toronto, Ontario — Organizers of the 2023 Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS) are assuring prospective attendees that the show will go on, as supply chain disruptions putting strain on OEM inventories have many automakers skipping out on this year’s auto show season, with Calgary forced to call off its event altogether. “To date, the show […]
Scaling Up SEMA: Registration for SEMA 2022 now open
Las Vegas, Nevada — With aims to build on the momentum generated by last year’s return to the live stage, the organizers of SEMA have announced that registration for this year’s show is officially open. “The SEMA Show is where industry professionals go to grow existing relationships, create new ones, and push their businesses forward,” […]
Prior Engagements: Ford and Honda won’t be at SEMA 2022, organizers say
Las Vegas, Nevada — In a surprise to much of the automotive community, international automakers Ford and Honda have announced that they will not be showing up to this year’s SEMA trade show, set for November in Las Vegas, Nev. Normally high-profile fixtures at the annual auto show, Ford and Honda were named in a recent […]
September in Motown: Exhibitor space sold out for 2022 North American International Auto Show
Detroit, Michigan — The crown jewel of North American auto shows will be making its return later on this year, as details about the 2022 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Mich. have officially been unveiled. The show will feature a familiar amount of fanfare in the return of ride-alongs through a downtown […]
Uh Oh, Omicron: Toronto and Montreal auto shows cancel 2022 events
Toronto, Ontario — …And with nary a second glance, COVID’s cruel hand cleans the slate—the Canadian (Toronto) and Montreal International Auto Shows have been cancelled. COVID-19 cases are steadily back on the rise thanks to the new Omicron variant and governments in Ontario and Quebec are scrambling to set new rules ahead of the new […]