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how me new. Show me
cool. Show me green.
Show me everything in
between.
That’s what folks will be
saying this week while attend-
ing the Seattle Auto Show,
presented by State Farm and
sponsored by AutoTrader.com,
BECU and The Seattle Times.
The premier vehicle event
takes place Nov. 14–18 at Cen-
turyLink Field Event Center
and showcases the best of the
best from the world’s automak-
ers. Whether your love for cars
is passionate, practical, envi-
ronmental or all of the above,
this year’s show has more to
see, smell and touch than ever.
From the swift to the thrifty,
the luxurious to the pragmatic,
there’s something to excite
everyone who rides or drives
on four wheels.
Technology is changing
almost every facet of our daily
lives, and the world of automo-
biles is no exception. The Auto
Show will showcase all the
newest developments that help
make the driving experience
safer, more comfortable, more
efficient and friendlier to the
environment. Alternative-fuel
vehicles will be a major focus,
with most manufacturers offer-
ing hybrid alternatives and/or
electrics that reduce or elimi-
nate the negative aspects of
internal-combustion engines.
Given the price of gas this
year, it’s not surprising that
economy is a major theme. Of
special interest should be new
entries in subcompacts such
as the Chevrolet Spark and
compacts including the Dodge
Dart, Ford Focus and C-Max
Hybrid, and MINI Country-
man. New sports cars such the
Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ
demonstrate that economical
cars can be stylish, frugal and
fun.
For pure passion, the world’s
premier supercars will take
the stage, with a focused
spotlight on the incredible
Bugatti Veyron, courtesy of
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What’s new, cool, green — and everything else
Above: McLaren MP4-12C. Below: Ford Focus Electric.
Barrett-Jackson and Park
Place Ltd. The breathtaking
McLaren MP4-12C will also
be on hand, joined by the best
from Aston Martin, Audi,
Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Jaguar,
Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz,
Maserati, Porsche and Rolls-
Royce. Holding their own in
this rareified air are American
performance standouts from
Cadillac, Dodge, Ford and
Chevrolet, including a 60th-
anniversary edition of the
iconic Chevy Corvette.
The 2013 vans, minivans,
crossovers, SUVs and trucks
are loaded with innovations
that make them work harder,
travel more comfortably and
drive more efficiently. Look
for exciting entries from
Ram, GMC, Ford, Nissan
and Toyota, as well as some
surprising crossover additions
from Audi, Buick, BMW, Ford
and Lincoln.
In the one-of-a-kind
category, look for the 1957
Opel, the world record holder
for best gas mileage; the
handcrafted Caterham; the
three-wheel Morgan; and the
all-electric GEM and Firefly.
The popular “ride-and-
drive” program returns
this year with Chevrolet,
Buick, GMC, Toyota, Scion,
Kia, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge,
behind-the-wheel test drives
of their favorite models.
Longtime sponsor State
Farm is bringing back its
popular driving simulators
and adding “Race to A Better
State,” a high-intensity, head-
to-head racing experience
through the hands-free Xbox
Kinect system. AutoTrader
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com will be on hand to show
how its services can enhance
and simplify the car-buying
experience, and BECU will
demonstrate how auto financ-
ing has never been more
affordable.
True car lovers want to
take good care of their
prized possessions, and
this year’s Auto Show fea-
tures some great choices.
Specialty and after-
market booths will have
a wide range of innova-
tive products, includ-
ing garage conversions,
eco-friendly detailing,
waxes and polishers, and
electric-vehicle charging
stations.
Back by popular de-
mand: a massive selection
of collectible and remote-
control cars.
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