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The Portland International Auto Show (PIAS) is an annual
The Portland International Auto Show (PIAS) is an annual auto show
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at the Oregon Convention Center
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in Portland
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in the U.S. state of Oregon. Started in 1910, the four-day event is held in January and draws approximately 100,000 visitors.
History
Portland automotive show began in 1910. The show in 2010 was affected by a poor economy, with several manufacturers not participating. PIAS's 2011 show featured more than 1,200 cars from a total of 35 brands. In 2012,Chrysler
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debuted their Camp Jeep ride and drive program at the Portland show, and an exhibit entitled the ECO Center, featuring more environmentally friendly vehicles. Also that year, a Lamborghini Gallardo caught on fire when an employee attempted to burn off fuel by running it in neutral. The 2012 show had an estimated 100,000 visitors over four-days.
See also
*List of auto shows and motor shows by continent
An auto show (also: motor show or car show) is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. The five most prestigious auto shows, sometimes called the "Big Five", are generally considered t ...
References
External links
*{{official website, http://www.portlandautoshow.com/ Tourist attractions in Portland, Oregon Auto shows in the United States 1910 establishments in Oregon Recurring events established in 1910 Festivals established in 1910