2023 CIAS4 x 4 Jeep Jamboree at the 2023 CIAS

In less than a month, it is time for Canadian International Auto Show.  It will be interesting to see how it plays out this year.  Last year, several automakers declined to participate in the show, leaving it rather shallow.   Attendance was up from previous years, and it will be interesting to see if the crowds will be there regardless of the disappointing auto maker turnout from last year. The four popular German makers; Audi, BMW, VW and Mercedes will not be there again this year, which is rather odd.  Considering VW is building a EV battery plant to St.Thomas, Ontario, one would think they could use some advertising/publicity.

One of the best exhibitors at the CIAS is The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The Preeminent car show in Canada, which is always worth the September trip to Owen Sound.  The display will give the visitor just a little taste of the glorious, magnificent, and rare Cars and motorcycles that were on display at the concours last September.

1959 356 A Carrera GT SpeedsterThis Porsche is one of 14 made for racing in 1959.

Last year, one of the most interesting car at the CIAS was the Arrow. The “nudge, nudge, wink, wink” reference to the CF 105 Avro Arrow.

Concept ArrowAutomotive Parts Manufacturers Association's Concept Arrow. All Canadian concept, design and manufactured Electric Vehicle

Montreal Auto Salon is now taking place, and by early reports it will be successful. Audi, BMW and Mercedes are missing from the line up and it is hard to understand why, because these are rather popular brands. Unlike CIAS, VW is at the Montreal Auto Salon.