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“You’re welcome to sit in cars, pop the hoods, inspect the trunk and kick the tires,” said Tim Jackson, president and CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers.
At the Denver Auto Show, through 6 p.m. on April 9, you can admire — in some cases, drive — and certainly dream at the Colorado Convention Center. More than 500 new vehicles of all kinds will be on display, including the popular Camp Jeep, which will be demonstrated on a rough course by professional drivers.
Drive new models in downtown Denver. Test-drive vehicles are provided by Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, Ram and Toyota (during daylight hours only).
Three dozen exhibiting manufacturers will be featured, as well as examples of the world’s most expensive vehicles: Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini and Maserati.
Another sort of dream car: NASCAR race cars will also be displayed, including Furniture Row Racing’s Martin Truex Jr.’s # 78, winner of the Sprint Cup Series 400 at Chicagoland Speedway last September.
A marketplace for accessories offers custom wheels and rims, vehicle wraps, audio and video systems and more …
April 7, is Hispanic Entertainment Day and from 4 to 8 p.m., attendees can celebrate Hispanic culture, take a salsa lesson, and enjoy live music with Telemundo at the auto show stage.
If you go
The Denver Auto Show runs through April 9 at the Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver. Hours: April 6: noon to 10 p.m.; April 7: noon to 10 p.m.; April 8: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; April 9: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (box office closes an hour before closing time). Admission: adults, $12, children 6 to 12: $6 (under 6 free.) April 6, Senior Day over 65, $6 (ID required). Information: DenverAutoShow.com, 800-251-1563.
