Hot new models, new technology will be on display

Auto show revs up for Feb. 23

Details are emerging for the 2017 Dayton Auto Show, slated for Feb. 23-26. While there is no theme to the show, it will emphasize the latest in automotive technologies for the consumer in a relaxed, low-key but exciting environment. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles does not permit direct selling at the show, but it’s a great way to pick up a brochure, talk to others and speak with a product advisor.

Before the Internet made so much vehicle-purchasing information available, prospective buyers had to drive from dealership to dealership for test drives and to check out features and prices. At the Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., show-goers are welcome to open doors and slip behind the wheel of almost everything on the floor.

Dozens of 2017 vehicles available now and specialty vehicles will appear. More than 100 vehicles are expected to be displayed.

The annual event will feature makes and models from dozens of manufacturers, Harley-Davidson motorcycles and a chance to win the grand prize of a two-year lease on a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze, courtesy of the Miami Valley Chevrolet Dealers.

Entries will be accepted in February at all Miami Valley Chevy dealerships and will also be accepted at the show. The winner will be drawn Feb. 26 on the show floor.

Other show highlights will be:

• Military Appreciation Day, Feb. 24, all with military ID will gain free entry, sponsored by the Cincinnati Region Toyota Dealers

• Back for a repeat, the Toyota Ride and Drive Center featuring different models for test-driving around downtown Dayton

• First-time Fiat/Chrysler Ride and Drive Experience

• Harley-Davidson motorcycles

• Special entertainment attractions for kids

For more information, look for a special 2017 Dayton Auto Show tabloid inserted in the Feb. 19 Dayton Daily News and Springfield News-Sun.


HOW TO GO TO THE 2017 DAYTON AUTO SHOW

WHAT: Dayton Auto Show

WHEN: Feb. 23-26

WHERE: Dayton Convention Center, 100 Fifth St., Dayton

SHOW TIMES: Feb. 23, Noon-9 p.m.

Feb. 24, Noon-9 p.m.

Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ADMISSION: $8 for adults at the door, $6 online at https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.12/b9b3a0/#/select. Children ages 9 and younger are free when accompanied by a paying adult.

DISCOUNTS: Feb. 24 – Military Appreciation Day, all with military ID will gain free entry; Senior Day, age 55-plus, $6 at door. Student discount with student ID, $6 at door

INFORMATION: DaytonAutoShow.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/DaytonAutoShow; Twitter: @DaytonAutoShow; Instagram: @DaytonAutoShow

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