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South Florida International Auto Show Previews New Vehicles

7 September 2000

South Florida International Auto Show Previews New Vehicles

    MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 7 Auto enthusiasts will get their
first look at what the industry has to offer for the future at this year's
30th anniversary South Florida International Auto Show.  The show opens at the
Miami Beach Convention Center on Friday, October 6, and runs through Sunday,
October 15.
    "Our auto show is the first of the season," said Phil Smith, show
chairman.  "South Floridians will be among the first in the nation to see the
newest vehicles and the industry's technological advances."
    Considered one of the nation's largest auto expos, the 2001 show will
showcase new cars, sport utility vehicles, trucks and accessories from more
than 40 auto manufacturers.  Volvo, Kia, Ford, Saturn and General Motors are
among the lines planning opening day press conferences to introduce their
newest vehicles.
    A host of concept vehicles are also expected to make their debut.  Popular
exhibits, including Memory Lane, Car Boutique and Auto Show Mall, will again
help to fill the nearly one million square feet of space.
    Visitors to the auto show can register to win a 2001 model year Chrysler
Sebring Convertible or a 2002 Volvo S60.  The Sebring Convertible will offer a
200-horsepower 2.7-liter V-6 engine, while the newly redesigned Volvo will
feature a 170-horsepower 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine.
   Discount tickets to the show will be available at participating new car and
truck dealerships, McDonald's restaurants and Muvico Theatres.