| Got plans for November? Why not head down | | | | literally hundreds of auto shows every year, |
| south to the country's second largest state | | | | in every state and that's not counting the |
| (in both land mass - behind Alaska, and | | | | big international shows overseas. France, |
| population - behind California) and check out | | | | Germany, Britain, Japan, even China puts on |
| some authentic Tex-Mex eats as you peruse the | | | | amazing auto shows - a car lover's dream. And |
| impressive International Auto & Truck Show? | | | | car shows aren't what they used to be. These |
| Did we mention it's big??? From November 8 - | | | | are major productions with food, |
| 11, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | | | | entertainment, booths from all kinds of |
| will sport over 350 new trucks, SUVs, | | | | automobile industry reps, and of course, a |
| automobiles, and concept cars. It's been an | | | | glimpse into the future of cars (both |
| annual event for 39 years drawing thousands | | | | immediate and long term). Many offer events |
| of car and truck enthusiasts from all over | | | | for the entire family, making it a great |
| the world. What can you anticipate seeing? | | | | destination for a family vacation. For |
| Well, starting at the East Hall, you'll walk | | | | example, San Antonio's car show takes place |
| past 2008 models from Mercedes-Benz, Scion, | | | | near Riverwalk - a hot spot for restaurants, |
| and Suzuki. Isuzu will be right there in the | | | | hotels, and theme parks (San Antonio's Six |
| mix with its high-performance pickup trucks | | | | Flags Fiesta Texas is only a hop, skip, and a |
| and SUV model (the Ascender). Audi will | | | | jump away). Other local attractions include |
| display its newest TT and Lexus will show off | | | | golf courses, Natural Bridge Caverns, the San |
| its future lineup as well. Continue into the | | | | Antonio Zoo, and Ripley's Haunted Adventure. |
| West Hall and check out the Lotus display, | | | | So the next time you're down south where |
| and those by Cadillac and Hyundai. If car | | | | bigger is better, check out the San Antonio |
| shows are your thing, Texas is the place to | | | | Annual International Auto and Truck Show. You |
| be. The state offers over two hundred truck | | | | might just be surprised at what you find - |
| and auto shows each year, ranging from the | | | | these aren't your parents' auto shows. |
| San Antonio Autorama at the Autodome to the | | | | They're more than that. They're destinations. |
| Texas Heatwave Show at the Travis County Expo | | | | And they are truly the only place where so |
| Center in Austin. If speed is what gets your | | | | many different vehicle manufacturers come |
| blood pumping, Texas delivers in that area as | | | | together to give you a glimpse of what the |
| well. Racing is popular in Texas as proven by | | | | future holds for the auto industry. |
| the Texas Speedzone, Twin Cities Speedway in | | | | |
| Odessa, Thunder Hill Raceway in Kyle, Bad | | | | Looking for the right SUV that won't set you |
| Boyz Speedorama in Austin, and Houston | | | | back financially? Or how about the best light |
| Motorsports Park in... you guessed it - | | | | duty trucks you can get that won't break |
| Houston. While we love the great state of | | | | down... Try out the Isuzu line of trucks and |
| Texas, finding an auto show in your vicinity | | | | SUV's! |
| shouldn't be too difficult. There are | | | | |