Auto Show

Although I live in a city that is notorious for the high prices of car or any vehicle ownership and I don’t own a car of my own, personally, I love going to auto shows. I don’t have a way to explain this strange fascination of mine except through the fact that I find auto shows tremendously exciting. First and foremost I guess is the feeling of being surrounded by powerful gas guzzling monsters. That in itself is a thrilling experience. And maybe the presence of pretty stall hostesses at auto shows has something to do with it. But the one aspect that impresses me most about auto shows probably is the opportunity to know about the latest and the best in the auto world.

I’m really serious. Auto shows are probably the best place in the world to know all about the latest automobiles and their specifications. They are also places where the world’s foremost manufacturers bring out their latest models, showcase them and even staff the stalls with attractive women, who, even though they can’t explain much about the horsepower of the vehicle, can get the adrenaline in your body racing. But seriously, auto shows are the best place to see some of the world’s leading vehicles in action.

Another attractive aspect of auto shows is the fact that a lot of stunt car drivers make their pilgrimage here. It is almost a not to be missed holy journey for these battle hardened drivers. And the automobile manufacturers spare no opportunity to exploit their need for speed. In most auto shows, you can find events dedicated to testing the limits of man and machine. And the stunt car drivers also take the opportunity to test drive the fastest vehicles, make the most breathtaking turns, achieve the maximum number of spins and in general indulge in all sorts of death defying activities that is enough to make the blood of ordinary mortals like you and me congeal in our veins. I love going to auto shows just to see these people in action.

At a more mundane level, auto shows are also good places to book the latest vehicles at discount prices. Generally, the more revolutionary the car model, the bigger the discounts offered. This is because, like any other trade fair, auto shows are the test ground for manufacturers to test the popularity of their vehicles. And in doing so, they sell a number of vehicles at discounted prices in order to get the cars out on the roads fast.