2018 Philadelphia Auto Show: 5 Things You Can't Miss
CARS.COM — E!-A!-G!-L!-E!-S! EAGLES! The Eagles are going to the Super Bowl. Philadelphia is clearly pumped up, ready to run through inanimate objects or gonna fly now. Unfortunately, the game isn’t until Feb. 4. If you’re looking for something to do in the city once you’ve come back down to Earth, why not check out an auto show — where the cars are guaranteed not to get overturned.
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Here are five things you shouldn’t miss at the 2018 Philadelphia Auto Show:
1. 2019 Ram 1500
This is a great opportunity to check out the completely redesigned 2019 Ram 1500 pickup that won our Best in Show award at its Detroit debut. The updated exterior is stylish and modern, but really spend time inside the truck, where Ram went all out to make a true luxury interior in its higher trim levels while making sure it was loaded with the latest technology.
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2. Movie and TV Cars
Six cars from TV shows and movies are scheduled to appear at the show: For those still on an ’80s nostalgia kick there’s the van from “The A-Team” and K.I.T.T. from “Knight Rider“; kids will enjoy a life-size Mater from Disney’s “Cars” movies and the Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine; and for the ever-growing Vin Diesel fan demographic, get a look at the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner from “Furious 7” and the 1967 Pontiac GTO from “xXx,” two older films from Diesel’s blockbuster oeuvre. Attendees can have their picture taken in each car for $10 per person, per car.
3. Classic Cars
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, located in Philadelphia, joins the Antique Automobile Club of America, the Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey and Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Pa., in displaying beautiful examples of automotive history. A few cars are more than 100 years old, and there’s even a replica of a vehicle from 1896.
4. Test Drives
While an auto show can be a great place to shop, nothing beats a test drive. BMW, Kia, Volkswagen, Toyota and Mazda are all offering test drives of various vehicles in their respective lineups during the show. Experience the streets of Philadelphia in a new car and get a better idea as to whether it’s the right one for you.
5. Camp Jeep
Jeep brings its traveling off-road obstacle course, Camp Jeep to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This exhibit is always a fun way to see just how capable the brand’s SUVs are off-road; unlike the test drives, however, attendees are driven around the course by professionals.
The 2018 Philadelphia Auto Show is happening at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Saturday through Feb. 4, with the Black Tie Tailgate event taking place tonight before the show opens to the public. Show hours are noon to 10 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 4.
General admission for visitors 13 or older is $14, kids 7 to 12 years are $7; tickets can be purchased online. Kids 6 or younger get in for free with a ticketed adult. Numerous discounts are also available, but some are only applicable with box office purchases.
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