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marketplace. And another revival was available for visitors Metro Atlanta Automobile Dealers Association, said, “We
to see - the Jeep Wagoneer, bringing back a “large and in worked in concert with the State of Georgia, the Georgia
charge” presence to the Jeep lineup. On the pickup truck World Congress Center team, and the manufacturers
side of the equation, Ram brought out the new 1500 TRX, to make sure protocols were in place that enhanced the
which packs a whopping 702 horsepower, courtesy of its ability of visitors to safely enjoy the show.”
6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8. For the sports car fans,
Subaru brought out its 2022 BRZ, a vehicle designed for One of the big lessons learned during the pandemic has
driving enthusiasts who seek out the twisty roads on been that personal vehicle ownership is vital to navigating
weekends. challenging times. Personal vehicles have served not
only as safe transportation, but as a way for family and
On the attractions side of the show, we had two fantastic friends to gather to celebrate birthdays, graduations, and
displays of specialty vehicles for visitors to enjoy. other special events. The pandemic also exposed flaws
Caffeine & Octane brought out a collection of exotics that in the over-reliance on public transportation, which drove
spanned multiple decades, including late model Ferraris, many who had given up their personal vehicles back to
Lamborghinis, and a three-million-dollar Koenigsegg dealerships in search of transportation they could, once
Regera that can reach a top speed of 251 mph. And the again, call their own.
Roswell Motoring Festival put together a display that
featured a 1924 LaFayette, a Lotus Esprit that was presented And now that the 39th Annual Atlanta International Auto
to Mario Andretti, and a Panoz Roadster prototype, among Show is behind us, we’re looking
other collectible vehicles. ahead to the 40th installment
of Atlanta’s Spring Thing! The
With the pandemic still upon us, it was important to ensure tentative dates for 2022 are
that vehicles were presented in a manner that made visitors March 16th – 20th. Be sure
feel at ease. To aid in that effort, temperature screenings to follow us on Facebook,
were conducted for everyone prior to entry and vehicles Instagram, and Twitter for
on the show floor were regularly disinfected by cleaning updates, as well as checking our
teams throughout the day. Shayne Wilson, president of the website, goautoshow.com.

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