Vancouver International Auto Show set for 2024
by CM Staff
The showcase will highlight the latest in vehicle developments, including Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), full battery electric, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen, and fuel-efficient vehicles.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver International Auto Show will mark its return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC), in 2024 following a four-year hiatus – and they say it will be a fresh and re-imagined experience.
Auto enthusiasts will have the opportunity to indulge in a showcase of Luxury Supercars and Exotics. However, the 2024 edition will include a reimagined forma with showgoers reportedly finding the latest technology-leading, environmentally focused EV’s, coupled with lifestyle features and commercial vendors reflecting the automotive culture.
“Following a four-year hiatus, we have taken a step back, building on 100 years of experience, re-imagining an event that will result in a very unique and exciting experience for both our manufacturer partners and our consumer guests,” says Blair Qualey, President, and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC (NCDA), which also owns the Show. “I believe the that we have found the right mix of elements that will appeal to traditional showgoers and those looking to experience the latest technology in a whole new way.”
The showcase will highlight the latest in vehicle developments, including Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs), full battery electric, plug-in hybrids, hydrogen, and fuel-efficient vehicles, along with advanced vehicle safety systems, and charging advancements. There will be a strong focus on education and new ways for fans and exhibitors to participate and celebrate some of the best the automotive industry has to offer.
“With the support of the industry’s top manufacturers, we’re well underway in the planning process to make this event unlike any ‘Auto Show’ this city has seen,” Vancouver Auto Show Executive Director Eric Nicholl. “From EV education and test-drive experiences, to displays of concept cars that have never been in Canada, to major vehicle manufacturer activations. Consumers are ready for the return of Vancouver’s premiere automotive experience, and we’re building an event that people won’t want to miss.”
Recent consumer survey data solidifies the event’s importance as 96% of respondents are planning to attend the show in 2024, and 88% identify that their attendance directly impacts their vehicle purchasing decisions.
Organizers are expressing thanks to its many partners for their ongoing support including the venue partner, the Vancouver Convention Centre, for its long-standing relationship, without which the event wouldn’t be possible.
