The biggest U.S. auto shows draw hundreds of thousands of buyers, enthusiasts, and media each year — and exhibiting at one means competing for every glance on the floor. Here are the major shows worth putting on your calendar, plus how to staff your stand with car show models and racing & grid models who actually stop the crowd.
The world's biggest tech show is now one of the biggest automotive showcases — EVs, autonomy and mobility, every January.
The specialty-equipment and aftermarket industry's flagship — custom builds, performance parts and restyling, every November.
The historic North American International Auto Show — major OEM reveals in the heart of the U.S. auto industry.
One of the largest consumer auto shows, with a strong EV and design focus, each November in Los Angeles.
North America's largest auto show by floor space at McCormick Place — a massive consumer audience every February.
A spring staple at the Javits Center with high-profile reveals and a huge metro-area crowd.
One of the biggest regional shows in the country, drawing Texas's truck- and SUV-heavy buyer base.
The "policy show" near Capitol Hill — public policy, technology and a large D.C.-area consumer audience.
Miami, Philadelphia, Dallas, Seattle, Twin Cities and more round out a busy regional calendar coast to coast.
Exhibiting at any of these shows means competing with a hall full of vehicles for attention. TSM Agency staffs auto-show stands with local car show and auto show models, racing & grid models, promotional models, and spokesmodels — sourced near the venue, briefed on your vehicle, and managed on-site through close.
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