Fact Sheet
What :
The 2013 Houston Auto Show Presented by Houston ChronicleWhen :
Wednesday, Jan 23 through Sunday, Jan 27.Show hours are:
- Wednesday - Friday : Noon - 9:30 pm
- Saturday : 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
- Sunday : 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Where :
The Reliant Center (One Reliant Park, Houston, Texas 77054)Why :
For years, the Houston Auto Show, produced by the Houston Automobile Dealers Association, has brought the global automotive world to Texas, allowing consumers to see, touch, drive and experience the automobile industry’s latest and greatest offerings all under one roof. Over 35 manufacturers will be on display at this year’s show, including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Mercedes, Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, MINI, Nissan and Scion. The high-end luxury vehicle boutique will be returning for its second year featuring vehicles such as the Lotus, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and Porsche.The Houston Auto Show offers a fun-filled weekend for the entire family. The Show will offer a ‘Kids Fun Zone,’ which provides a designated area for children to play and test out their own hot wheels.---
Price :
Tickets are $10 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. $2-off discount coupons are available online (follow this link) and at participating Houston area new car dealerships. Discount coupons are ONLY valid on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.New to Show :
- Camp Jeep's four-wheel drive adventure right on the show floor.
- My Plates' Great Plate Auction the evening of Jan. 25 where one lucky Texan will own the first ‘HOUSTON’ license plate.
- An indoor “Ride & Drive” lounge, in addition to the popular outdoor “Ride & Drive” in the show parking lot. Show attendees will be able to get behind the wheel of over 60 of the latest models at this year’s “Ride & Drives.”
More :
This annual event attracts approximately 450,000 visitors each year and for the first time will cover the entire Reliant Center with over 700,000 square feet, compared to last year’s 539,916 square footage.Direction from North :
- Take 45 South to 610 West to 610 South to 610 East
- Exit on either Kirby, Fannin, or Main
- Turn left and continue until Reliant Park.
- Follow signs to 59 South.
- Take 59 South through downtown
- Once you get past downtown, take 288 South to Lake Jackson to 610 West and exit Kirby.
- Turn right and continue until Reliant Park.
Direction from South :
- Follow signs to 45 North.
- Take 45 North to 610 West.
- Exit on Kirby or Fannin, turn right and continue until Reliant Park.
Direction from East :
- Take I-10 West to 610 South to 610 West.
- Exit on Kirby or Fannin, turn right and continue until Reliant Park.
Direction from West :
- Take I-10 East to 610 South to 610 East.
- Exit on either Kirby, Fannin or Main. Turn left and continue until Reliant Park.
About the Houston Automobile Dealers Association
The Houston Auto Show is produced annually by the Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA). Comprised of approximately 170 franchised new car and truck dealers employing over 30,000 people in the Houston area alone, HADA is proud to serve as the local backbone for Houston’s automotive industry. By providing educational seminars and workshops, legislative representation, community service programs and services designed to assist franchised new car and truck dealers, HADA is committed to promoting and maintaining a competitive automotive industry in Houston and the individual communities its members serve.