TAMPA, FL -- This weekend's 2010 Model Tampa Bay International Auto show has something for everyone. The Tampa Convention Center will be packed with hundreds of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and crossovers.
Visitors get to kick the tires, look under the hood, sit behind the wheel and learn about the latest auto technology, all without any sales pressure. You'll find plenty of 2010 model vehicles including the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Taurus, Honda Insight, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Kia Soul, Lexus HS250h, Subaru Legacy and Toyota Prius. You'll also see pre-production models not currently in dealerships including the 2011 Ford Super Duty. Follow the show's green trail and you'll see all of the hybrid vehicles on the show floor. You'll also find a wealth of information about new fuel-saving technologies.
Luxury car fans won't be disappointed either. There will be a showcase of rare and celebrity-owned vehicles, like a 1986 Camaro convertible that belongs to Tampa Bay Rays player Evan Longoria. Also several local luxury dealers will showcase an exotic car collection worth more than a million dollars.
There will also be displays of cars and custom hot-rods.
Everyone who visits the show will have a chance to win $25,000 cash. Every two hours, finalists will be chosen at random and invited to climb inside a beautiful stretch limo. They'll get to select one of 250 money bags. All of them are stuffed with prizes but one contains $25,000!
The auto show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On Friday the hours are from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. To 10 p.m. On Sunday the show runs from 10 a.m. To 6 p.m.
Admission is $9 dollars for adults and $4 dollars for military, seniors, students and children ages 7-12. Children under six get in free with a paying adult.
Tickets are available at the door or online at http://www.autoshowtampa.com/. Limited supplies of free opening day tickets are available at participating Winn-Dixie stores and Subway restaurants.
Discount coupons for admission are available at participating car dealers. Everyone who buys a ticket will receive a free, one-year subscription to Motor Trend magazine.
For additional information or directions to the convention center visit the show's official web site at www.AutoShowTampa.com.
