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2 012 POR T L AND I NT E RNAT I ONA L AUTO SHOW
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OF F I C I A L SOUV EN I R MAGA Z I NE
2012 PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
CAMP JEEP
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S P E C I A L E X H I B I T I N S I D E T H E S HOW
Presented by the
Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association
O F F I C I A L S O U V E N I R M A G A Z I N E
INSIDE
CENTER
PULLOUT
SHOW
MAP
Gracing the cover is the 2012 Fisker
Karma, an all-electric high-performance
vehicle from Fisker of Finland. Also
pictured are images from the Camp Jeep
4x4 Ride & Drive at this year’s show.
Fisker Karma: ©All rights reserved by Fisker Auto
Camp Jeep Images: Courtesy Chrysler Corporation
Welcome to the 2012 Portland Auto Show
Board of Directors, Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association
Established in 1914, the Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association
has operated as the advocate organization for the economic,
educational and charitable activities related to the region’s automobile
industry. Its mission is to promote the economic livelihood of
consumers and franchised new car dealers throughout Portland metro area communities.
The association currently represents over 100 franchised new car and truck dealers.
On the cover:
6605 S.E. Lake Road | Portland, OR 97222 | 503-684-0360
President:
Mark Garber
Advertising:
Brian Monihan, vice president
Christine Moore, advertising manager
Advertising Project Manager:
Ed Merrick
Writers:
Jim Redden, Jeff Zurschmeide
Graphic Designer:
Dan Adams
Digital Production:
Cheryl Duval, Valerie Clarke, Chris
Fowler
Special thanks:
Greg Remensperger, Jeff Fishback and the
Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association
Photography:
Jaime Valdez, Dan Adams. Some photography
provided by the Northwest Automotive Press Association
- 2011 Voting Members of the Northwest Automotive Press
Association
Chris Meier
Vice President
Herzog-Meier Auto Center
Jim Fisher
Jim Fisher Volvo
Greg Goodwin
Kuni Automotive
Dave Jachter
Wilsonville Toyota Scion
Greg Remensperger
Executive Vice President
MPNCDA
Bob Wentworth
Wentworth Chevytown
Erinn Sowle
Suburban Ford
Contents
9
The hottest automotive trends for the new year
11
Family fun exhibits for all to enjoy
13
The Under 21/Over 35 Exhibit
14-29
Roundup of new/improved models for 2012
20-21
Listing of Portland area automotive dealers
Produced and published through the resources of
Auto Show Fact Box
The Portland International Auto Show is the largest
single gathering of new cars and trucks in the
region. The 2012 event is scheduled for Jan. 26-29.
About 500 vehicles will be on display. Special
events include an Eco Center and test rides from
major manufacturers.
Dates and hours:
Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Show location:
Oregon Convention Center,
777 N.E. Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd.
Portland
Admission:
Adult
(13 and over), $12
Senior
(62 and over), $10
Military
(ID required), $10
Children
(7-12), $7
For more information, visit the show’s website at
www.portlandautoshow.com
An introductory
overview of the
2012 Auto Show
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31
GM’s First Responder truck honors 911 heroes
32
Camp Jeep exhibit promises a real 4x4 experience
35
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to cars
36
Hybrid makers see a different shade of green
38
Automotive technology terms and definitions
Auto sales
predicted to
grow in 2012
30
Neil Shelton
Monte Shelton Motor Co.
Russ Humberston, Jr.
Immediate Past President
Beaverton Toyota Scion
Bob Lanphere, Jr.
President
Lanphere Enterprises
Shannon Inukai-Cuffee
Dick’s Auto Group
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