Portland International Auto Show

Portland International Auto Show
Status Active
Genre Auto show
Venue Oregon Convention Center
Location(s) Portland, Oregon
45°31′43″N 122°39′48″W / 45.528644°N 122.663201°W / 45.528644; -122.663201Coordinates: 45°31′43″N 122°39′48″W / 45.528644°N 122.663201°W / 45.528644; -122.663201
Country USA
Inaugurated 1910
Attendance 100,000 (2012)
Organized by Oregon Automobile Dealer's Association
Website
portlandautoshow.com
A Land Rover at the 2007 show

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 and draws approximately 100,000 visitors.[1][2] The 2012 event was sponsored by the Oregon Automobile Dealer's Association.[2]

History

The show in 2010 was affected by a poor economy, with several manufacturers not participating.[3] PIAS's 2011 show featured more than 1,200 cars from a total of 35 brands.[4] 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.[5][6][7] Also that year, a Lamborghini Gallardo caught on fire when an employee attempted to burn off fuel by running it in neutral.[8] The 2012 show had an estimated 100,000 visitors over four-days.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gunderson, Laura (January 25, 2012). "Portland International Auto Show opens today". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Fuggetta, Emily (January 29, 2012). "Portland International Auto Show draws 100,000, emphasizes Northwest-focused exhibits". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  3. ↑ Denson, Bryan; Stuart Tomlinson (January 29, 2010). "Budget cuts keep companies from Portland auto show". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  4. ↑ Gunderson, Laura (January 27, 2011). "Auto show revs up for the weekend". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  5. ↑ Redden, Jim (January 12, 2012). "New models get auto show shine". The Portland Tribune. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  6. ↑ Vincent, John M. (January 21, 2012). "2012 Portland International Auto Show: A more interactive auto show is ready to roll". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  7. ↑ Stevens, Suzanne (January 25, 2012). "Engines revving for Portland International Auto Show". Portland Business Journal. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
  8. ↑ Ireson, Nelson (January 25, 2012). "Exclusive: Lamborghini Gallardo Catches Fire At Portland Auto Show". MotorAuthority. High Gear Media. Retrieved January 29, 2012.
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