After high attendance at the Auto Show during its first weekend, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association reports that today's attendance "outperforms the pundits." The Chicago Auto Show has long been regarded as the largest consumer auto show in the nation, so it should be no surprise that Chicagoland is out en masse to support the show yet again, even amid troubling economic times.
"Our walk-up box office and online sales have been strong all weekend, and today we're absolutely slammed--and encouraged," said Chicago Auto Show General Manager Jerry Cizek. "We expected a big crowd for Presidents Day, but even we're surprised at the mass of people who have been streaming through our doors. We've added extra booths and ticket sellers to better accommodate the demand--and we couldn't be more pleased."
Much of this could be do to all the incentives and auto show deals that are in place for the month of February. In fact, according to some show-goers we interviewed on opening day, this is the perfect time to buy a car, and attending the Chicago Auto Show helps them compare vehicles of interest and test out features and options they're interested in.
The Chicago Auto Show is open daily through Feb. 22 at McCormick Place. So, don't miss your chance to sit behind the wheel of the cars on your shopping list. With nearly 1,000 vehicles on display, there's no better place to try them all at once.
Opening day at the Chicago Auto Show:
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