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2016-MODEL ORANGE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW ROARS INTO
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 15-18
500 New Vehicles, Concept Cars, Exotic Gallery, Test Drives and More
ANAHEIM, Calif. – (October 8, 2015) The Orange County International Auto Show takes over Southern California with more
than 500 new model vehicles Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18. Showgoers are invited to head to the
Anaheim Convention Center for an up-close look at the latest cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, vans and all that is new in the
automotive world. From the Toyota FT-1 Concept to the McLaren 570S, the auto show will feature vehicles from nearly 35
manufacturers, 100-plus test drives, ultra-high-end exotics, an off-road test track, alternative fuel options, fun for the little ones
and more!
The Orange County International Auto Show kicks-off auto show season on the West Coast, offering consumers the chance to
compare hundreds of new models side by side, all under one roof. It’s a place for attendees to sit in the driver’s seats, inspect
engines, kick tires, count cup holders, check trunk space, test drive vehicles and take in that new car smell. New models set to
turn heads on the show floor include the McLaren 570S, Honda Civic Sedan, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Volt, MercedesBenz GLC 300, Nissan Titan XD, Alfa Romeo 4C Spider, Ford Focus RS, Audi Q7 3.0T, Ram Rebel, Mazda Miata MX-5,
Toyota Mirai and more. Showgoers will also be treated to a look into the future of automotive design with a collection of
concept cars including the Toyota FT-1 Concept and Hyundai Santa Cruz Crossover Concept.
Go green at the auto show and learn about the variety of fuel savings options available to drivers! From hydrogen fuel cell
models to gas-electric hybrids, checkout the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, plug-in electric Volkswagen e-Golf,
Lexus RX hybrid, BMW i3 and dozens more.
Drivers are invited to take their auto show experience from the show floor to the road! More than 100 vehicles from16
manufacturers will be available for test drives including Acura, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Jeep®, KIA,
Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Ram, Toyota and Volkswagen.
Back by popular demand, Camp Jeep® Anaheim returns to the Orange County International Auto Show! Professional 4x4
drivers will take passengers on a thrilling adventure along an off-road test track in a collection of all-new Jeep® models
including the Wrangler Unlimited, Wrangler Rubicon, Cherokee Trailhawk and Grand Cherokee. The rugged test track will thrill
passengers with an 18-ft. high, 35-degree hill climb up the iconic Jeep® Mountain; teetering, extreme three-wheeling across an
8-ft. high, 50-ft long Trail Rated Pass; and adrenaline-inducing terrain that simulates fallen logs!
New this year, the auto show will feature an all-new Exotic Gallery that will host a multi-million dollar showcase of exotic
vehicles – a collection of masterpieces from the automotive world! Don’t miss an up-close look at the all-new, purple McLaren
570S by MSO (McLaren Special Operations), fully equipped with a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 that catapults this sports beauty
to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds. The gallery will also feature the Lamborghini Aventador SV Roadster, Lamborghini Huracán,
Ferrari FF, Ferrari F12, Ferrari 458 Speciale, Maserati GranTurismo, Maserati Quattroporte and Maserati Ghibli,
courtesy of Ferrari Maserati of Newport Beach and Lamborghini McLaren of Newport Beach, as well as new models from
Bentley and Porsche.
Always popular with car aficionados is duPont REGISTRY™ Live’s stunning, multi-million dollar showcase of over-the-top
luxury vehicles, sports and celebrity-owned rides including a Starwood Custom Jeep®, Ford GT, Airstream and more.
As stomachs start to rumble at the auto show, foodies, families and car fans are invited to sample a delicious selection of tasty
food truck eats Friday through Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.! Chow on an eclectic selection of dishes from popular
area food trucks including Tasting Spoon, Sol Agave, The Cut and Slummin Gourmet, right outside the convention center.
Every Day is OC Register Family Day! Kids 12 and younger are free when accompanied by an adult, sponsored by the OC
Register. The OC Register will host a Hot Wheels™ Scavenger Hunt, inviting kids to search for the Hot Wheels™ Discovery
Cube kiosk in select manufacturer displays on the auto show floor. Scavenger hunters will stamp their pass at each display
and then exchange their completed pass for an “Official OC Auto Show Champ” button at the OC Register booth. Special
prizes for lucky winners include an iPad mini, Hot Wheels™ 50 Car Pack and Hot Wheels™ Remote Control Terrain Twister.
Little ones are also invited to the Hot Wheels™ Discovery Cube Experience where they can take Hot Wheels™ cars for a
ride on a 40-ft kid’s track and spin a wheel to win special prizes including Hot Wheels™ cars and passes to Discovery Cube
Orange County (formerly Discovery Science Center).
Former Anaheim Angels Pitcher Justin Speier will sign autographs on Saturday, October 17, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the
Toyota display. Additionally, the Lakers Girls will greet fans and pose for photos on Sunday, October 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:30
p.m., also in Toyota.
The Orange County International Auto Show will be open to the public Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18, at
the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 W. Katella Avenue in Anaheim. Show hours are Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 10
p.m., Friday, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Follow the signs for
convention center parking, located on West Street, just south of Katella. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for senior citizens
(62 and older) and military (w/any DOD ID). Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. All
attendees will receive a FREE one-year subscription to Motor Trend magazine with each online ticket order or box office
purchase. For additional information, visit www.AutoShowOC.com or follow www.facebook.com/OCAutoShow,
@OCAutoShow on Twitter and @OCAutoShow on Instagram. Hashtag: #OCAutoShow
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