New York Auto Show Open Now Through Sunday, April 3
(Long Island, NY) New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo officially opened the 116-year old New York International Automobile Show, the largest publicly-attended auto show in North America, on Saturday, March 26 to record crowds.
NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo officially opened the 2016 NY International Automobile Show. Photo Credit: NYIAS.
NYIAS featured 60+ world and North American vehicle debuts including the all-new Maserati Levante.
North American debuts of the all-new Maserati Levante. Photo Credit: NYIAS.
“By showcasing the industry’s best manufacturers and state-of-the-art designs all under one roof, this event keeps visitors and car enthusiasts like myself coming back year after year. I am proud to kick-off this year’s show and I encourage New Yorkers and visitors alike to take advantage of this can’t-miss opportunity,” Governor Cuomo said.
Governor Cuomo with U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jeffrey Hackett. Photo Credit: NYIAS.
Also on Opening Day, Governor Cuomo presented the keys of a brand new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to wounded U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Jeffrey Hackett. The RAV4 was donated by Toyota and has been equipped with special steering controls and pedals to accommodate Sergeant Hackett’s injuries.
The event is held at Manhattan’s Jacob Javits Center. Photo Credit: NYIAS.
More than one million visitors are expected to attend the ten-day event. The show features nearly one thousand of the world’s latest automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and concept cars at the convention center.
