Quebec Salon 2011: Four full days
This year, the Auto Show in Quebec, which is already in its 30th edition, will be of short duration as it will open its doors this Thursday and until Sunday, from March 17 to 20.
For cons, the hours were prolonged:
Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 am to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 am to 6:00 p.m.
An interactive website
Since last year, Show Management of Quebec has developed a new website which does not only show in this value, but also the city of Quebec and its main attractions. The new site also allows users to have direct contact with the main events taking place from 17 to 20 March.
In addition, Show Management Auto Quebec has created a Facebook group as well as Twitter and Flickr pages.
Earnings Soiree held at the Hotel de Glace
Under the chairmanship of honor Mr. Stephane Achard, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Business Services Desjardins, this evening will be on Wednesday at the Hotel de Glace.
Proceeds collected during this event will benefit the Foundation Corporation Mobilis car dealers of the regional de Quebec (CCARQ), which committed to make the heap donations to organizations linked to mobility in different regions, including Foundations Hospitals Child Jesus Blessed Sacrament and the Centre hospitalier Beauce-Etchemin.
Earnings after the evening, the revelers are invited to the party D-Frost automotive industry. As its name implies, it also stands at the Hotel de Glace, whose atmosphere is unique in America with Lounge Area and many activities, including a meeting with bodypainting.
For all tastes
It is under the theme "renewed experience" that is being held this year the Auto Show in Quebec.
Thus, one can admire a great first Salon of the Quebec seductive Plethore LC750 Inception quebecoise. A bolide untap central engine power 750 horsepower. Three seats which are reserved, the driver's seat is found in a central position. A car from us capable of facing prestigious brands such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Porsche and many others.
In the latter, will join a Toyota Prius battery testing by Hydro-Quebec engineers. The Mini BAJA vehicles and we also found that Supermillage Team Formula SAE at the University Laval.
For more nostalgic we reproduced a '50s garage, size. Erected with the help of several members of the Club des Belles of Yesteryear (BAH), the garage presents characters, tools, pumps and mechanical repair area more realistic.
Together with the Sinaction company, Show Management of Quebec has also given a mission to humanize the "automotive world" by placing the spotlight on people who work in the design, sale and repair of vehicles. A new area of talent is also devoted to crafts auto.
Herbie and children
The Saturday matinee is always reserve for children accompanied by their parents. This year, the gate is even more since they will discover the pleasure of Herbie, the most famous of the Beetle will be on site with its creator, who for the occasion, will be happy to answer questions from the public.
Road tests
If you experience the tent, you can also take the wheel of new vehicles selected for the occasion. Thus, manufacturers Acura, Audi, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche put at your disposal some of their new vehicles in 2011.
Featured Salon
Even shortened, the Auto Show of Quebec boasts of hosting large regional premiere more than thirty novelties.
In fact here are some examples:
2012 Acura TL
Chevrolet Sonic
Chrysler 300
2012 Ford Focus
2012 Honda Civic
2012 Hyundai Accent
Infiniti IPL G Coupe
Kia Optima
Lexus CT 200h
2012 Mazda5
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG
2012 Nissan LEAF
Porsche Cayenne Hybrid 2012
Subaru WRX STi
2012 Volkswagen Passat
And many more ...
Inaccessible cars
In Auto Show, there is always room to make us dream and the presence of exotic cars that are salivating over a contribute for years to embellish this type of events across the planet.
Thus, we can admire:
Ferrari California
Lamborghini LP650-4 Roadster
Lotus Elise
Lotus Evora
Lotus Evora Nordic Edition
Good Auto Show in Quebec!
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