Thanksgiving tradition: Auto show
by Kevin Tripp/KTAR (November 26th, 2009 @ 6:09am)
You can check out some cool cars at the Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center.
It's a holiday tradition happening Thanksgiving day through the weekend for many Valley family.
And this year, the whole show is in one massive room. David Kimmerle from Sanderson Ford says its 310,000 square feet.
"You've heard about the Superdome or even our Cardinals stadium is so huge and spacious. We've waited five years to get all of our vehicles that represent the auto show on one floor and we've done it this year. So, it's just massive and it's an incredible feat."
The show also features Camp Jeep - an obstacle course where you can ride over an indoor hill.
You can check out everything from a 550-horse power Lamborghini to an economy car like the new Ford Fiesta.
Knox Ramsey from the Valley Auto Dealers Association says the economy is changing consumer attitudes. "It's not unusual to see people moving from a high end market segment to a low end market segment to get the price point that they want."
He says car makers are trying to price vehicles to reflect the economic reality.
Even so, Kyle Welter from the Penske Automotive Group will be happy to show you the new Rolls Royce Phantom.
"It looks big, but it drives really small. The car handles like nothing else you would ever drive out there on the road. The Bentley Azure here, which is our biggest convertible, also handles as well. Both have V12 motors -- very powerful."
More information online: motortrendautoshows.com/phoenix

