The Canadian International AutoShow (CIAS) is Canada's largest

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. This event has been held in

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since 1974 and is staged annually in February at the

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. It draws an average of 300,000 visitors throughout its showing from Ontario and

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. The Canadian International AutoShow in partnership with Toronto Star and Wheels.ca exhibits over 1,000 cars, trucks, and SUVs as well as, concept cars, exotics, classics, and alternative energy vehicles. Toronto Star and Wheels.ca is the presenting Title Sponsor and Show Program Publisher of the Canadian International AutoShow. The AutoShow also rents booths to over 125 exhibitors promoting contests, products, services and even locally owned vehicles. The 2021 and 2022 editions of the event, were cancelled due to the

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References

External links

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