The Ohio State University

The 2009 Columbus International Auto Show will be showcasing the latest domestic and import 2009 model year passenger cars, sport cars, light trucks, trucks, crossovers, SUVs and vans as well as providing a peek at some pre-production 2010 models.

Opening Hours:
Thursday: 12-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-10pm
Sunday: 10am-6pm

Ticket Prices:
Adult: $8
Children 12 & under: Free (when accompanied by an adult)

Location:
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus, Ohio

Manufacturers Exhibiting:
Acura
Aston Martin
Audi
BMW
Bentley
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Dodge
Explorer Vans
Ferrari
Ford
GMC
Honda
HUMMER
Hyundai
Infiniti
Jaguar
Jeep
Kia
Lamborghini
Land Rover
Lexus
Lincoln
Lotus
Maserati
Mazda
Maybach
Mercedes-Benz
Mercury

The 2009 Cleveland Auto Show will showcase over 1,000 vehicles from over 40 different manufacturers at this year's event.

2009 Acura TL: Will be the grand prize in the Cleveland Auto Show official car giveaway

Opening Hours:
Friday and Saturdays: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: Noon - 10 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Adults: $12
Seniors: $10.00
Preteens: $10.00
Children Six & Under: Free of charge

Activity Highlights:
- The 10th Annual Cleveland Auto Show "Night of Lights" Charity Gala
- 17th Annual Automotive Technology Competition
- Ohio State University (OSU) Buckeyes' Football Night ... A chance for guests to meet James Laurinitis and Chris "Beanie" Wells.

Teams to Re-engineer Saturn VUE SUVs with Advanced Propulsion Technologies

Washington, 2008-05-21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), General Motors and Natural Resources Canada today announced the 17 teams selected to participate in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a collegiate vehicle engineering competition set to begin in the Fall of 2008. EcoCAR will challenge university engineering students across North America to re-engineer a Saturn VUE to achieve improved fuel economy and reduced green house gas emissions, while retaining the vehicle's performance and consumer appeal.

The Ohio State University awarded third place for its power-split hybrid electric vehicle

Washington, D.C., 2008-05-21 - Mississippi State University, for the second consecutive year, has earned top honors in General Motors (GM) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Challenge X student engineering competition. Over the past nine months, the 2008 Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainability competition challenged 17 university teams from the U.S. and Canada to reengineer a Chevrolet Equinox that employs advanced powertrain technologies.