Portland International Auto Show
{{Short description|Annual auto show}}
{{Infobox Convention
|name = Portland International Auto Show
|logo = 150px
|image = File:Mustang-GT500.jpg
|caption = A Mustang GT500 at the 2020 show
|status = Active
|genre = Auto show
|venue = Oregon Convention Center
|location = Portland, Oregon
{{coord|45.528644|-122.663201|region:US_type:landmark|display=inline,title}}
|country = USA
|first = 1910
|last =
|organizer = Oregon Automobile Dealer's Association
|filing =
|attendance = 100,000 (2012)
|website = [http://www.portlandautoshow.com/ portlandautoshow.com]
}}
File:Preproduction 2008 Land Rover LR2.jpg
The Portland International Auto Show (PIAS) is an annual auto show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Started in 1910, the four-day event is held in January or February and draws approximately 100,000 visitors.{{cite news|last=Gunderson|first=Laura|title=Portland International Auto Show opens today|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/window-shop/index.ssf/2012/01/portland_international_auto_sh.html#incart_hbx|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=January 25, 2012}}{{cite news|last=Fuggetta|first=Emily|title=Portland International Auto Show draws 100,000, emphasizes Northwest-focused exhibits|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2012/01/portland_international_auto_sh.html|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=January 29, 2012}}
History
Portland automotive show began in 1910.{{cite news |title=Portland International Auto Show returns for 113th year |url=https://www.kgw.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/sunrise/portland-international-auto-show-returns-for-113th-year/283-f9adf5e7-1a73-4019-b1cb-e37046e86b98 |access-date=8 October 2023 |work=kgw.com |date=February 2, 2023}} The show in 2010 was affected by a poor economy, with several manufacturers not participating.{{cite news|author1-link=Bryan Denson|last=Denson|first=Bryan|title=Budget cuts keep companies from Portland auto show|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2010/01/budget_cuts_keep_companies_fro.html|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=January 29, 2010|author2=Stuart Tomlinson}} PIAS's 2011 show featured more than 1,200 cars from a total of 35 brands.{{cite news|last=Gunderson|first=Laura|title=Auto show revs up for the weekend|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/01/auto_show_revs_up_for_the_week.html|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=January 27, 2011}} In 2012, Chrysler debuted their Camp Jeep ride and drive program at the Portland show, and an exhibit entitled the ECO Center, featuring more environmentally friendly vehicles.{{cite news|last=Redden|first=Jim|title=New models get auto show shine|url=http://portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=132632101902853000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116153142/http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=132632101902853000|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 16, 2012|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=The Portland Tribune|date=January 12, 2012}}{{cite news|last=Vincent|first=John M.|title=2012 Portland International Auto Show: A more interactive auto show is ready to roll|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/drive-time/2012/01/2012_portland_international_au.html|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=The Oregonian|date=January 21, 2012}}{{cite news|last=Stevens|first=Suzanne|title=Engines revving for Portland International Auto Show|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/blog/2012/01/engines-revving-for-portland.html|accessdate=January 29, 2012|newspaper=Portland Business Journal|date=January 25, 2012}} Also that year, a Lamborghini Gallardo caught on fire when an employee attempted to burn off fuel by running it in neutral.{{cite web|last=Ireson|first=Nelson|title=Exclusive: Lamborghini Gallardo Catches Fire At Portland Auto Show|url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1072166_exclusive-lamborghini-gallardo-catches-fire-at-portland-auto-show|work=MotorAuthority|publisher=High Gear Media|accessdate=January 29, 2012|date=January 25, 2012}} The 2012 show had an estimated 100,000 visitors over four-days.
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://www.portlandautoshow.com/}}
Category:Tourist attractions in Portland, Oregon
Category:Auto shows in the United States
Category:1910 establishments in Oregon