COLUMBUS – Smart transportation is one of the highlights of this year’s Columbus International Auto Show this weekend.
The Columbus Automobile Dealers Association 2018 Columbus International Auto Show, presented by Huntington: Thurs., March 15 – Sun., March 18; Greater Columbus Convention Center. Tickets: $10 at the box office,$8 online; Seniors 65+ $8; Students $5 and children 9 and under free with a paid adult.
• Thursday, March 15 – noon to 9 p.m.
• Friday, March 16 – noon to 9 p.m.
• Saturday, March 17 – 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Sunday, March 18 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Organizers say the show brings new vehicles and the latest in interactive automotive technologies, including models from more than 36 manufacturers, five exciting indoor and outdoor ride-and-drive experiences, and plenty of hands-on entertainment.
This year’s show includes an additional 40,000 square feet of floor space to accommodate new and exciting activities, such as the Smart Columbus Ride & Drive Roadshow, Kids PitStop and Luxury Lane, a red carpeted area of dream machines.
Smart Columbus and Drive Electric Ohio will demonstrate their electric vehicles including the brand-new Mercedes, Chevy Bolt, and Ford Fusion Energy.
The new Kids PitStop featuresindoor basketball court, trampoline, DMG Power Wheels race track and playground from Recreations Outlet.
Manufacturers expected to bring vehicles include Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, Genesis, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, Lamborghini, Lexus, Lincoln, Lotus, Land Rover, Maserati Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, RAM, Rolls Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.