International Auto Show Comes to Pittsburgh

The International Auto Show comes to Pittsburgh this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  This is a great place for car lovers or for someone in the market for a new car to see what is coming in the next few years.  International and Domestic Car Manufacturers will be there with brand new features on the 2013 and 2014 models.


If you are in the market for a new vehicle or just want to see some of the new and exciting products being released by auto makers, take a ride into downtown Pittsburgh for the 2013 International Auto Show.

While not as big as Detroit or New York’s auto shows, this year’s event showcases some pretty interesting products from Ford and General Motors, as well as a smattering of other companies.

Here’s a peek, but you’ll need to go downtown to see all of the cars on display in the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

General Motors brought the 2014 Silverado and Impala to Pittsburgh. The Silverado is all-new from front to rear and is packed with some innovative and thoughtful features aimed at maximizing efficiency. As Steve Martin from GM explained, “The new Silverado is geared toward people living and working in the vehicle, and being able to connect with it on a daily basis.”

Some of those features are new powertrain options ranging from a 4.6L V6, 5.3L V8 and a 6.2L V8. All engines are available with direct injection, active fuel management and variable valve timing to increase efficiency. Inside, you’ll find larger rear seats, wider rear door openings and a MyLink touch screen radio that’s capable of syncing and remembering 10 separate Bluetooth devices.

The all-new Impala is also making an appearance as the redesigned flagship for the Chevy brand. You can find the same MyLink technology in the Impala as well as a flowing interior and integrated center stack that incorporates an available 8-inch touch screen.

Safety is a top priority as well. Among the features is “Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control,” which allows the car to adapt to changing traffic conditions up to a full stop and then resume to the set speed. “Rear cross traffic alert” uses radar sensors to detect vehicles in traffic when backing out of a parking spot, including angled parking. Visual and audible alerts are triggered if moving vehicles are detected.

On the Ford side of things is the Ford Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid, combining the best of plug-in technology with hybrid drive.

In full electric mode, the driver can get 21 miles of emissions-free electric driving before the 2.0L gasoline engine intervenes. Ford claims the Energi is expected to deliver more than 100 MPGe, a miles-per-gallon equivalency metric for electrified vehicles.

The “Go time” feature allows you to set your normal departure times from home or the office. The Energi will warm or cool the car and prepare for the commute before you enter the vehicle, even while plugged in.

For more information see The Times.