Pub. 1 2012 Issue 2

Fall Issue 2012 11 T hirty-one global manu- facturers will have indi- vidual or joint displays and several more will be par ticipating in the expanded Exotics Salon, 20,000 square feet of the world’s most luxur ious vehicles. Bentley, Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and similar vehicles will be showcased in an elaborate display. Our attendees consistently say that one of the top reasons they come to the Auto Show is to view the exotics on display each year. Preview >> CONT I NUED ON PAGE 12 Many of the 400+ vehicles at this year’s show are either all new or have been redesigned for the 2013 model year. New entries include the Chevrolet Spark and Sonic; Dodge Dart; Hyundai Elantra GT and Santa Fe Sport; Mazda CX-5; Buick Encore; Scion FR-S; Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid; Ford C-Max Hybrid; Subaru BRZ; Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid; BMW X1, Active Hybrid 3, 640 Gran Coupe and 650 Gran Coupe; Cadillac ATS and XTS; Honda Fit E; Lexus ES 300h; Audi Allroad, RS 5 and S7; Infiniti JX35; and Nissan NV 200. Redesigns for 2013 include a wide range of manufacturers and vehicle makes: Volkswagen Beetle and CC; Subaru Legacy, Outback and XV Crosstrek; Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe and Genesis Coupe; Honda Accord; Ford Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Escape, Flex and Mustang; Nissan Altima and 370Z; Chevrolet Camaro, Traverse and Malibu; GMC Acadia; Acura RDX; Lincoln MKZ, MKT and MKS; Lexus ES350, GS 350, RX 350, RX 450h and Vehicle redesign. New technology. Enhanced fuel-efficiency. As the 2013 San Diego International Auto Show takes center stage at the San Diego Convention Center beginning on December 27 and continuing through December 30, those will be some of the primary reasons automotive enthusiasts and potential shoppers will be attending this year’s show.