People flocked to the 2023 Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) in Toronto, making it a record-setting occasion.
Organizers say 350,214 folks visited the Metro Toronto Convention Centre between between Feb. 16 and 26 to submit the third-biggest complete attendance within the present’s 50-year historical past. That’s up 17 per cent over 2020’s complete of 48,136.
The most attended present on report was held in 2019, when 54,634 folks confirmed up.
Numbers embrace media day and the VIP Gala.
People confirmed up in droves, regardless of an icy winter storm that walloped a lot of Ontario in the midst of the 10-event.
Returning after the COVID-19 pandemic compelled its cancellation in 2021 and 2022, the present set 4 each day attendance information, together with 56,122 on Sunday, Feb. 19, a brand new report for the most important single-day viewers within the historical past of the occasion.
“We met and overcame some significant challenges to put together the 2023 AutoShow, and we are more than pleased with the results,” CIAS General Manager Jason Campbell mentioned in a press release. “Our producer companions responded with an incredible choice of automobiles, together with a number of seen in Canada, North America and even the world for the primary time.
“Many of the autos they showcased on the AutoShow are tough to seek out in showrooms right this moment which explains why we had such enthusiasm from our shoppers to see the newest and best the business has to supply.
“We said it last fall when we announced the AutoShow was returning, and it holds even more true today: We’re back!”
The present featured 20 manufacturers, one international car debut, a North American debut and 9 Canadian debuts, together with greater than 75 all-electric autos.
Meanwhile Grand Touring Automobiles and Pfaff Automotive showcased a number of luxurious autos.
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Source: canada.autonews.com