The 2009 Sacramento International Auto Show, presented by the Central Valley New Car Dealers Association and produced by Castle Communications, will showcase literally hundreds of upcoming 2010 vehicles. The show is scheduled for 12-15 November 2009, Friday through Sunday, at Cal Expo Buildings A, B, C, D, Pavilion & Auto Show Annex, All Buildings, at Sacramento, California. Partners of the show include California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Golden 1 Credit Union, Sierra College, Professional Automotive Training Center (PATC), American River College (ARC), and Cosumnes River College (CRC).
There are attractions galore at the show, including but not limited to display of hundreds of 2010 vehicles in a non-selling environment. In addition, there are on-site rides and drives, of Chevrolet (Chevy lovers – take note!) and Ford vehicles in particular. The future of automotives – hybrids and fuel cell vehicles would also be on display at the show, in addition to various other alternative fuel transportation modes. The fun does not stop there – you can be privy to race cars, street rods, hot rods, horseless carriages, art cars. The kids too can expect to have a roar of a time, with a kid’s time out play area, specially designated for them.
A Toyota Prius on display at the Go For Green pavilion of the 2008 Sacramento International Auto Show
Chevy lovers would be delighted to witness the all new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro on display, as one of the featured models of the show. Other featured models at the 2009 Sacramento International Auto Show would include (in alphabetical order) the Acura MDX, Buick Lacrosse, Cadillac SRX, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge, Ford Taurus, GMC Terrain, Honda CRV, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Infiniti, Jeep, Kia, Lexus RX350, Lincoln MKT, Mazda 3, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Nissan, Scion XD, Subaru Legacy, and the Toyota Camry.
Alternative vehicles at the show would include the 2010 Can-am Spyder RS as well as the 2010 Can-am Spyder RT-S. Golf carts from Gilchrist would also be a special attraction at the show. Incidentally, Gilchrist Golf Cars (Know more about the company here) offers a significant variety of used golf carts, custom golf carts, new electric vehicles, and golf cart rentals in the Sacramento, Roseville, Lincoln and Gold Country areas. Their specialty lies in refurbished Club Car Precedents and have actually used cars available in Club Car, EzGo, and Yamaha models. The company also happens to be an authorized dealer for Cruise Car, a line of new golf cars that include solar charging canopy tops. Lastly, on display among alternative vehicles, would be scooters of various kinds.
A Club Car DS Model 2-Passenger from Gilchrist Golf Cars
Likewise, a select list of automotive dealers representing the vehicles mentioned above includes Autowest Jeep, Autowest Chrysler, Carmichael Honda, Downtown Ford, Elk Grove Honda, Folsom Chevrolet, Folsom Lake Ford, Future Nissan, Hubacher Auto Center, John L. Sullivan Chevrolet, Lexus of Sacramento, Magnussen’s Auburn Scion, Maita Chevrolet, Maita Toyota, Mel Rapton Honda, Nissan of Elk Grove, Performance Chevrolet, Reliable Buick, Roseville BMW, Shingle Springs Honda, Swift Kia in Davis, Swift Dodge in Sacramento, University Honda, Valley BMW, and Valley Lexus. Just to reiterate, please note that this list is partial and only representative, with more dealers expected to be there at the show to showcase their latest offerings.
Tickets to the show are easily available at the door, for a mere $10 for adults. Children 12 and under would be admitted free of charge on Friday and Saturday. With Sunday being Family Day, along with a parent’s paid admission, children under 16 would be admitted free.
Incidentally, all auto lovers would be delighted to know that the Sacramento International Auto Show is in fact one of Sacramento’s largest charity events; till date, it has generated over $1.8 million towards numerous children and education specific causes. Therefore, all delegates, visitors and other concerned entities at the show can be rest assured that they are participating in an event that not only informs and educates the public about the latest and upcoming automotive offerings in the market, it also gives back to society in a very big way.
So, if you are an auto enthusiast, in and around Sacramento, book yourself for the 2009 Sacramento International Auto Show today! You could buy discounted tickets for the show here.