2009 San Francisco International Auto Show

The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 51st Annual International Auto Show

International Auto Show

Starts: 11/22/2008

Ends: 2008-11-29

Moscone Convention Center

San Francisco, California

USA

The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 51st Annual International Auto Show, presented by AutoTrader.com, northern California's premier, largest and most spectacular auto show. The Auto Show will also have AAA's 4th Annual Greenlight Initiative Showcase. The impetus behind the program is to encourage development of hybrid and alternative fuels by providing consumers with the tools needed to make better informed decisions when it comes to new fuel and efficiency technologies. Cars on display in the Greenlight Initiative Showcase include:
An all-electric Scion xB using Li-Ion batteries
A 2002 Volkswagen Jetta sedan with a auxiliary WVO (waste vegetable oil) fuel tank
The Mercedes-Benz F-Cell (fuel cell)
A Ford Crown Victoria CNG (compressed natural gas) taxi
CalCars PHEV (plug in hybrid) Prius
The Showcase will also have live PHEV conversions by Pat's Garage on Saturday, Nov. 22, Sunday, Nov. 23, Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29 from 1:00 5:00 p.m. In addition to the hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles the Show will also feature numerous high mileage cars from the top manufacturers including factory displays from Smart Car, Mini and Scion to name a few.

Among the new introductions expected to be on display at this years show are the stunning Aston Martin's new DBS plus the DB9 Convertible and Vantage V8; Bentley's Azure, Flying Spur and GT Convertible; Ferrari will display the F430 Scuderia and 599 GTB Fiorano; Lamborghini is showing the LP 560 and 640; Lotus has the LQ11 and Elise SC; Maserati with exhibit the Quattaroporte and GranTurismo S; while Porsche will show a Carrera GT. Expected on the floor also; Fords 2010 Mustang, 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid; Lincoln s 2010 MKZ; the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK; Mercury s 2010 Milan; the new Nissan new 370Z Coupe; and Volkswagens new Beetle convertible.

Supported by the California Motor Car Dealers Association, the International Auto Show will feature more than 800 cars, SUV's, trucks and vans representing the work of over 40 manufacturers for the year 2009 and beyond.

The most spectacular auto exposition in northern California will offer Bay Area auto buyers and enthusiasts their first opportunity to see the new 2009 model vehicles all in one place. It's also the only auto show held regionally that lures the dazzling high-tech displays from the world's major manufacturers and is expected to draw over 400,000 spectators to the 1.2 million sq. ft. Moscone Center. The International Auto Show is the largest exhibition of any kind in the greater Bay Area and the second largest auto show in the western United States.

This year's shows will offer something for every member of the family. In addition to the 2009 model vehicles, the Auto Show will feature hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, The Extreme Autofest, classic cars, hot rods, racecars and provide a glimpse into the future with prototypes and concept vehicles. The Show will also have an auto accessory booth area with aftermarket products, interactive exhibits and much more.

Among the manufacturers exhibiting their 2009 products are Acura, Bentley, BMW, Daimler- Chrysler, Ferrari, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, KIA, Lamborghini, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo to name just a few.

Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicle exhibits:
In addition to the 2009 model vehicles, the International Auto Show will include hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, The Extreme Autofest, classic cars, racecars and will also provide a glimpse into the future with prototypes and concept vehicles. The Show will also have an auto accessory booth area with aftermarket products, interactive exhibits and much more.

SAN FRANCISCO, INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW, 2008-2009

INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW FOUNDER KJELL QVALE CELEBRATES SIX DECADES IN AUTO INDUSTRY
When Kjell Qvale began selling British imports with exotic names like Jaguar in 1948, the American manufacturers were in the driver's seat, even excluding him from exhibiting in the San Francisco Auto Show. Qvale fought back and founded an alternate show in 1958 that featured only imported vehicles. Eventually, his show outdrew the Detroit-sponsored event. Full story, MEDIA RELEASE No. 10 - pdf