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The 2013 San Francisco Auto Show Review

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The 2013 San Francisco Auto Show Review
November 28, 2013
11:15 AM MST
The 56th annual San Francisco Auto Show starts on Thanksgiving at the Moscone Center downtown. Held Thursday Nov. 28 to Monday
Dec. 2, it features cars, SUVs and trucks from 38 major manufacturers, ride and drives, a large alternative fuel and hybrid vehicle display
A good variety of vehicles and technology at the 56th annual San Francisco Auto Show.
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and a large exotic vehicle display.
The North hall is primarily where the domestics are found as well as major import brands such as Toyota, Honda & Nissan. You could call
this the practical side. The South hall features the high-end imports, exotics and sports cars along with classics. In the Esplanade there is
the Auto Salon featuring modified and customized, old and new, imports and domestics. There are numerous special displays as well as
manufacturer ride and drives.
Although not considered one of the main show in the US, it is the second largest on the West Coast and offers something for everyone.
Being at the Moscone Center also means the numerous restaurants and parking garages in the vicinity are used to large crowds from
trade shows held throughout the year.
Highlights of the show include the new Audi A3 sedan and RS7 super sedan, BMW 435i coupe, replacing the 3 series, the i3 and 535d
diesel. Being able to check out the new Corvette C7 inside and out, lots of restored pre-war classics, didn’t see a new Dodge Viper,
Fiat's sedan, Fords vehicle simulator (among others), Jaguar’s F-type convertible and newer curvy, gorgeous coupe, Lexus IS350 F-sport,
the new sedan from Maserati called the Ghibli, Mercedes CLA, Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid, a lone Tesla in the corner of the
alternative fuel and hybrid vehicle display. Back to the Auto Salon there is a whole bunch of either really cool or really horrible modified
cars.
Be prepared for a lot of walking and photo opportunities. And parents, no little sticky fingers and feet all over the cars interiors please.
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Be sure to check out this slideshow or the 85 picture slideshow on the San Jose Cars Examiner Facebook page. Enjoy the show!
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