2016 New England Auto Show will have over 600 vehicles on display
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Over 600 vehicles will be on display at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center this week as the New England International Auto Show kicks off.
The five-day event will feature more than $22 million worth of vehicles from 37 different automakers. Attendees can get up close and personal with a wide range of cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers in a space that covers six football fields.
The show, which is sponsored by Boston.com and The Boston Globe, begins Thursday, January 14 at 5 p.m. and lasts until Monday, January 18.
“We are thrilled to welcome the New England International Auto Show back to Boston,’’ said Barbara Pudney, vice president of Paragon Group, the organizer of the New England Auto Show.
The show offers consumers a chance to inspect a wide range of new cars in a single location. In addition, the show will give car buffs a chance to explore aftermarket accessories and restyling options, a chance to learn about more eco-friendly vehicles – including electric, diesel, hybrid and fuel cell technologies – and a live appearance from a New England Patriot.
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Check out the new and improved cars of 2016
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Grand Preview of Boston’s Grand Prix
Boston will be hosting its first Grand Prix over Labor Day weekend later this year. The Grand Prix of Boston will stretch over the course of three days and will take place at Boston’s waterfront.
The machines used in the Grand Prix race are single-seat vehicles with open cockpits that are capable of getting 700 horsepower and hitting speeds of around 230 miles per hour.
Auto show visitors can get an early look at the vehicles that will be racing in the event and may even get the chance to get an autograph from a Grand Prix driver.
Get up close to unattainable cars
Get a close up look at some of the coolest cars you’ll probably never get the chance to own. Some of the most expensive cars that will be on display at the show include Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Aston Martins, Bentleys, and Rolls-Royces.
Take a simulated drive
Put your distracted driving habits to the test in Toyota’s Distracted Driving Simulator. The device mimics the effects of distracted driving in an effort to educate teen drivers about the serious effects texting and talking could have on their concentration.
Meanwhile, another simulator allows guests to test their gaming skills in a Ford or Hyundai model.
Take a real test drive
What fun is a car show if you can’t drive the cars? Four manufacturers, Ford, Kia, Mazda and Toyota, will offer attendees “ride and drive’’ events that allow guests to test drive a vehicle around the BCEC while learning more about the vehicle from a product specialist.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $6 for children between the ages of six and 12, but you can find a coupon for $2 off here. Children under six may attend for free.
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