Nashville International Auto Show returns

Attendees examine cars at the 2015 Nashville International Auto Show.  (photo by Brooke Helm)
Attendees examine cars at the 2015 Nashville International Auto Show. (photo by Brooke Helm)

The 2017-Model Nashville International Auto Show is back and better than ever with more than 350 all-new vehicles, high-end exotics and over 25 test drive vehicles from 8 brands all coming to Music City Center Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20. The auto show is designed as a one-stop shop to research, compare and try hundreds of new models on for size in a no pressure, non-selling environment. Whether you are in the market for a new vehicle, interested in the newest in-car technology, or just love cars – this automotive paradise is the place to be.

Come compare the hottest new cars, trucks, crossovers, alternative fuel vehicles and more, all under one roof. Sit in the driver’s seats and take in the new car smell in their favorite vehicles and explore all of the innovative technology currently being offered on automobiles. Significant upgrades in safety, entertainment and convenience features have made new models more sophisticated than ever.

Four special test drive events include Drive FCA! from Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT for attendees to drive the Jeep Renegade, Chrysler 200, and Dodge Challenger; Toyotas at the Toyota Drive Center; the Ford Go Further Test Drive featuring the 2017 Fusion, Escape, Focus, Explorer and Mustang; and Chevrolet – The Drive, with cars, trucks and crossovers from Chevrolet. Highly trained and enthusiastic product specialists will accompany you on a route around Music City Center. Test drives are included with admission; drivers must be at least 18 years or older, show a valid driver’s license and pass a breathalyzer test; passengers must be at least 8-years-old.

The family’s littlest drivers can test out their skills on various electric-powered vehicles at the all-new Kids Test Track, before catching a spider’s eye view of the show from the Monster Spider Jump bungee experience.

McLaren will be displaying their exotic line of vehicles, courtesy of McLaren Philadelphia. Catch a glimpse of their newest supercars along with other unique, high-end vehicles from Maserati, Bentley & Rolls-Royce courtesy of Maserati, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Bentley of Nashville, as well as several luxury vehicles on display at duPont REGISTRY LIVE.

Visit the show’s interactive Photo Booth for the chance to be the star of the show and pose with fun props. Share the photos on your social media accounts and get souvenir print outs instantaneously.

The Nashville International Auto Show will be open to the public Friday, November 18 through Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Music City Center, located at 201 5th Avenue S, in Nashville. Show hours are Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the event is $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (62 and over) and active military with any DOD ID. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Sign up for a FREE one-year subscription to Motor Trend, right at the show. Advance sale discount E-tickets can be purchased online at www.autoshownashville.com

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