PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — For the first time in two years, the Philadelphia Auto Show will welcome visitors in person. Some new attractions, plus the new car shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may help drive people out to the event.
Philadelphia Auto Show Executive Director Kevin Mazzucola said the re-emergence of the show is coming at just the right time.
"The show has always been unique, but it’s more unique than it’s ever been and more important than it’s ever been," he said.
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"We’ve gone so digital over the last two years online, and there are people who want to see, touch, experience these vehicles."
Mazzucola said from foreign to domestic, high-end to standard, this year’s show is heavy on electronic vehicles.
"For the first time ever, we’ll have e-track where people will be able to experience electrified cars on the show floor and ride in them," he added.
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He said showgoers can get a look at vehicles they otherwise may not have been able to buy.
"Now, you have thin inventory," Mazzucola explained.
"I think that’s one thing that makes the show, because many of the vehicles or some of the vehicles that they normally would see on the lot to actually buy are going to be on the floor. So they're going to be able to tangibly see these vehicles where maybe they wouldn’t be able to see it, and have to buy it sight unseen."
The Philadelphia Auto Show runs from March 5-13 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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