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Auto Show in Quebec 2012: bigger than ever

This is a trade show center from 124,000 square feet to 184,000 square feet that the Auto Show of Quebec, presented by La Capitale General Insurance in collaboration with Castrol, will present its 31st edition from March 6 to 11, 2012 .

Engine power and technology merge to make you live an edition that will propel you in the automotive world for a period of 6 days.

This year, it's more than 25,000 additional square feet that automakers attic for fun quebecois visitors. "Manufacturers are very excited about this expansion allows them to present larger booths and a large number of cars to the public," says Nathalie Parent, presidente of the 31st International Auto Show in Quebec. News will be many firsts and has the honor, including the Mercedes-Benz B Class, the Infiniti JX, the Subaru BRZ, the Mazda CX-5 and the Lexus GS 350 as novelties manufacturers and as regional premieres, among others, Toyota presented the Prius C, the Scion FR-S, Acura ILX the model, Chrysler Dodge Dart and the new Ford Fusion.

The "drive" the appointment of car enthusiasts

For all first years, the Auto Show in Quebec you present area "Propel yourself", in collaboration with Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC), the only professional series racing cars on the road in Canada presenting the categories Touring and Super B-Spec. Race cars and professional drivers in the region will be on hand to share their passion and explain the requirements of the sport.

Contest "Win a Weekend dream in the Grand Prix de Trois-rivieres"

While visiting the area, you will have a chance to win a "dream weekend"! VIP access to the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres offered by CTCC and GP3R. A unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of racing, but also to live the experience of the cross track GP3R aboard the official car "Pace Car", to attend at the ceremony of presentation of trophies drivers of CTCC , to attend a "meeting" pre-race drivers and visit the control tower.

It makes you feel real emotions

Strength and movements generated by the D-Box simulator technology Autonet propel visitors into the world of racing drivers. The public can live for free, the greatest emotions of control as if they were on the track. The simulator Autonet, a professional simulator SFC-04, reproduced with incredible fidelity the characteristics of the track. In addition, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday to attend conferences of experts Autonet.

DJ Kid NRJ will heat the atmosphere from 5 to 8 every night. Atmosphere, lounge DX design and video await you in this area.

Rolls Royce for the first time at the Salon

Rolls Royce you presents its luxury cars whose very Ghost, Ghost EWB (extended wheelbase) and Phantom Drophead Coupe. Lamborghini, Lotus, Ferrari and Maserrati not surprise you.

The CCARQ "pushes" the automotive trades

The Automobile Dealers Corporation of Regionale de Quebec (CCARQ) in collaboration with the PSC Samuel-De Champlain and Wilbrod-Bherer, you have the career area of ​​automotive trades. To advise sales mechanical automobile, the PSC will expose the available formations using their equipment demonstration.

The first network of charging stations: The Electric Circuit

Of March 2012, the founding partners of the electric circuit will provide a service to the users of public charging electric vehicles in large regions of Quebec and Montreal. Drivers can, has a competitive price, making the "full" clean and renewable energy to prolong the lifetime of their electric vehicle. They need only to visit the stand of electric circuit to know the first places where it will be possible to recharge their vehicles in the greater Quebec City region, to see how a recharging is easy with a terminal 240 V and learn about the various charging options at home and at work.

One pedal for a good cause

Throughout the duration of the show, the Mobilis CCARQ Foundation organizes a fundraiser to benefit the Grand Tour Wheel Yves Landry. Since Mobilis Foundation CCARQ prone mobility, what better than pedaling to raise funds for children with cancer. Since 2004, Yves Landry has traveled tens of thousands of miles to raise funds for the Mother-Child Centre. It was the turn of Team Auto Show to recruit people who come pedaling from 6 to 11 March Exhibition Center Quebec. Do as Yves Landry and just pedaling or give pennies during your stay!

Saturday, March 10: Families welcome

From 8am to 12pm families can participate in our Family Matinee. It is free until noon for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Rally for large and small, running track and Gladius Cite Zumba will be part of the activities of the morning.

Details available www.salondelautodequebec.com

Schedule of activities:

Visit Media: Monday, March 5 14h a 17h (mandatory accreditation)

Soiree-earnings before-the first Salon: Monday, March 5 5:30 p.m.

Family Matinee: Saturday, March 10th from 8am to 12pm

Prices

General Admission 18 and over: $ 13.00

13 to 17 years: $ 8.00

Children 6 to 12 years: $ 5.00

Children under 6 years free

Journees coupon for $ 8 on the general admission, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 15:30.

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