Utah International Auto Expo

It's time for the Utah International Auto Expo - beginning tomorrow at the South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy, Utah. The Auto Expo is billed as the "largest new car display in the intermountain area."  It's a great opportunity to see lots of 2012 model cars, trucks, SUVs and hybrids all in one location and, perhaps even more fun, to get a sneak peek at several pre-production 2013 models on display at the show.   If you'd like to do more than just look, Ford, Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will all have vehicles on site and available for you to take on a test drive.

Craig Bickmore, Executive Director of New Car Dealers of Utah, the association that owns and operates the show each year, says "this event tops anything we've offered in the past."

The million dollar Exotic Display promises to be a popular area of the Expo.  Exotic vehicles on display will include an exclusive Ferrari V12 and the much anticipated Ferrari FF as well as the Maserati Gran Turismo MC and Maserati Quattroporte.  I'm especially looking forward to getting a look at the all-new Fisker Karma being showcased by Fisker of Salt Lake.

Jeep is pulling out all the stops with a huge interactive experience called Camp Jeep. The Camp Jeep interactive test track will allow you to experience a Jeep's on and off road capabilities with a professional 4x4 driver at the wheel and among other things allow you to feel the Jeep's abilities going up the 18 foot, 35 degree Jeep Mountain.

It sounds like you will want to bring the kids with lots available for them to do.  Children 12 and under will be admitted free on Sunday (Kid's Day) and Monday (Family Day) with a paying adult.  Next to the much anticipated Camp Jeep experience, kid-sized Jeeps will be available for children to drive and Jeep is providing a 25 foot climbing wall for kids to climb while waiting for their turn in a Jeep.

Two dollar discount coupons are available from area McDonald's restaurants and for every $2 coupon redeemed the Auto Expo will donate $1 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area.

The Utah International Auto Expo is being held at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy during these hours:

Friday, Jan 13       11am - 10pm
Saturday, Jan 14   10am - 10pm
Sunday, Jan 15     10am - 8pm  (Kid's Day)
Monday, Jan 16    10am - 8pm  (Family Day)

For more information and discount ticket offers visit the Utah International Auto Expo website.