Archive for September, 2013

Frankfurt is the place to be this week for “auto-ficial intelligence.”

BMW-i8

BMW-i8

Frankfurt is the place to be this week for “auto-ficial intelligence.”  The massive expo center looks like IKEA on steroids.  The displays, some of which are two and three levels, include stages, turn-tables, multi-media signage and more.  

Warren Brown, Washington Post; Barbara Pomerance, Pomerance & Associates;  Kevin Reilly, 2014 Washington Auto Show chairman

Warren Brown, Washington Post; Barbara Pomerance, Pomerance & Associates; Kevin Reilly, 2014 Washington Auto Show chairman

Nothing compares to Frankfurt in terms of the volume of new models, debuts and concept vehicles. This important auto show is better than an iTunes playlist, as every trendsetting manufacturer is represented. 

 

Ray Day of Ford with Hon. David Catania, DC city councilmember

Ray Day of Ford with Hon. David Catania, DC city councilmember

Officials from The Washington Auto Show® were on hand to support their European counterpart and fellow OICA (Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles, translated The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) accredited show. In addition to numerous meetings with a myriad of manufacturers, the DC execs did find time to experience the great restaurants for dinner meetings and networking.

 

We were happy to entertain Peter Welch, the president of National Automobile Dealers Association, and the chairman, David Westcott and his wife Deb.  We ran into the New York Auto Show delegation and had a beer with the Detroit Auto Dealers at their party in the Klosterhof.

Volvo Press Conference

Volvo Press Conference

 

Audi Fashion

Audi Fashion

The Washington Auto Show will be open to the public from Thursday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Feb. 2.  The show is open from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, from noon until 10:00 p.m. on Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. The show will close at 6:00 p.m. on its final day, Feb. 2.

Bentley

Bentley

 For those of you who are planning on attending The Washington Auto Show, we do have one very important reminder … be sure to wear your most comfortable shoes, your feet will be glad you did.