The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 56th Annual International Auto Show, November 28 - December 2 at Moscone Convention Center, is great entertainment for every member of the family at an affordable price.
With 38 manufacturers, like, Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, Lamborghini, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Ram, Nissan, Rolls Royce, Scion, Smart, Subaru, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo, all presenting their latest cars makes The Auto Show the perfect place to see and compare the new makes, models and prices.
The PG&E Future Drive Expo with alternative fuel technology displays will provide the largest selection of electric and hybrid vehicles from the world's major manufacturers.
Automobile manufacturers to showcase an impressive collection of advanced technology in the 2014 vehicles and much of it can be seen at the The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com International Auto Show Nov. 28th through Dec. 2 at the Moscone Convention Center.
The 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine will have turbo chargers to produce as much or more power as bigger engines with the added benefit of reducing greenhouse gases.
Ford also uses wheat straw, to replace petroleum in plastics used in the manufacture of components in their vehicles and carpeting is made of recycled water bottles, foam seats from soy. Recycled jeans are used as insulation and the company is experimenting with dandelion roots as a substitute for rubber.
"Ford factories are significantly greener," said Robert Louisell, spokesman for Ford Motor Co. "The C-Max and Focus factory is the largest solar-powered installation in the Mid-West. Excess methane gas from the paint booth powers the plant. Rainwater is collected from the roof and reused as gray water. Plants on the roof filter the water and increase oxygen."
Technology within 'Sync', seamlessly interacts with climate control, navigation and entertainment systems, and BLIS allows drivers to know what is in their blind spot increases safety in Ford's new cars.
The near future is posed to bring huge advances autonomous cars. Mercedes Benz announced a successful 62-mile drive by an autonomous S-Class sedan on German city streets and the autobahn.
General Motors steps in with an autonomous car with its adaptive cruise control technology, which maintains the distance between moving vehicles. Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet models include lane departure warnings, collision avoidance systems, air bags installed in every corner and pedestrian alerts. Radar sensors pretty much surround the cars, especially in blind spots.
This technology and more will be showcased at International Auto Show at Moscone Center for visitors to review and compare.
Also again the Academy of Art University Classic Car Collection, will have a their cars on display. modified cars from the San Francisco Auto Salon and the Ferrari Club of America. Also motorcycles and Dominator Hot Rods. Racing simulators For Kids and much more.
The Show had good coverage by the Auto Dealers and all but the high priced exotics were available for hands on exploring.
It was all smiles at the Ferrari display
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Aston Martin was well supported
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Academy of Art University always has a large collection of their cars on display
The driving simulator was the one thing I wanted to try, but work to do first.
They were running a race track and getting real 'G' forces.
A Ferrari Enzo
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Some dealers put more work into their display
There were Hot Rods to see.
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Try to find this at your Ford Dealer
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A good place to check the Email
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Toyota Highlander Prototype 2014, Made up in SpongeBob SquarePants wrap
Corvette Stingray 2014
Elizabeth out there showing the new look
My favorite of the show. The new Jaguar F Type Coupe. I liked the lines on the coupe over the drop top
My other Favorite, the 2014 Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. HOT!
Lisa doing her Jeep Thing!
Even the Police was there showing off their "Ride"