I just got back from a few hours at the auto show in motion... and what can I say.... IT ROCKED.
When you arrive... IT'S ALL FREE. FREE... Gratis... Complimentary.. $0.00. YOU PAY FOR NOTHING.
First thing when you enter, you are herded into a line while waiting for a quick safety briefing. After that, you sign the mandatory liability waiver paperwork and show your license... and BAM... you're off.
From there, you decide what vehicles you want to test. The corvette, SS/R, and H2 are the more advanced ones that require you to progress to them.
The first car that Nick and I went to was the new Pontiac GTO... and I was extremely impressed with its handling and power. About the only things I wasn't happy about was how quickly it went by, and where they placed the e-brake.
From there, it was off to a basic SUV to progress to the H2. We tested the Yukon, which had no line. For a big tank of an SUV, it handles rather well (thanks to the quadrasteer ). Then.. to the H2.
GM set up a proper off road course, with blocks of dirt to simulate uneven terrain, a side hill to show its stability, and a 15 foot hill climb...
this was awesome, I'd post more but I'm on my way out to work now. I plan on returning tomorrow to this.
Expect pics and more details tonight...
oh yeah, here's the list of Vehicles they had:
Chevy Aveo
Chevy Malibu
Chevy Malibu Maxx
Chevy Monte Carlo
Pontiac GTO
Pointiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Vibe
Saturn ION
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Evho
Volkswagen Jetta
Chevy Corvette
Chevy SSR
Hummer H2
Buick Rainier
Buick Rendezvous
Cadillac SRX
Chevy Trailblazer
GMC Envoy
GMC Envoy XUV
Saturn VUE
BMW X5
Ford Explorer
Honda Pilot
Infiniti FX35
Infiniti FX45
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Lexus RX330
Mercedes ML350
Nissan Murano
Toyota Sequoia
Volvo XC90
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Chevy Suburban
Chevy Tahoe
GMC Yukon
Ford Expedition
Lexus LX470
Lincoln Navigator
Cadillac CTS
Cadillac DeVille
Saab 9-3
Saab 9-5
BMW 325ia
BMW 530ia
Ford Crown Victoria
Mercury Grand Marquis
Lexus ES330
Mercedes C320
Cadillac Escalade EXT
Chevy Avalanche
Chevy Colorado
Chevy Silverado
GMC Canyon
GMC Sierra
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Ram
Ford F-150
Ford Ranger
Nissan Titan
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tundra...
that's it for now, more to come
When you arrive... IT'S ALL FREE. FREE... Gratis... Complimentary.. $0.00. YOU PAY FOR NOTHING.
First thing when you enter, you are herded into a line while waiting for a quick safety briefing. After that, you sign the mandatory liability waiver paperwork and show your license... and BAM... you're off.
From there, you decide what vehicles you want to test. The corvette, SS/R, and H2 are the more advanced ones that require you to progress to them.
The first car that Nick and I went to was the new Pontiac GTO... and I was extremely impressed with its handling and power. About the only things I wasn't happy about was how quickly it went by, and where they placed the e-brake.
From there, it was off to a basic SUV to progress to the H2. We tested the Yukon, which had no line. For a big tank of an SUV, it handles rather well (thanks to the quadrasteer ). Then.. to the H2.
GM set up a proper off road course, with blocks of dirt to simulate uneven terrain, a side hill to show its stability, and a 15 foot hill climb...
this was awesome, I'd post more but I'm on my way out to work now. I plan on returning tomorrow to this.
Expect pics and more details tonight...
oh yeah, here's the list of Vehicles they had:
Chevy Aveo
Chevy Malibu
Chevy Malibu Maxx
Chevy Monte Carlo
Pontiac GTO
Pointiac Grand Prix
Pontiac Vibe
Saturn ION
Honda Accord
Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Evho
Volkswagen Jetta
Chevy Corvette
Chevy SSR
Hummer H2
Buick Rainier
Buick Rendezvous
Cadillac SRX
Chevy Trailblazer
GMC Envoy
GMC Envoy XUV
Saturn VUE
BMW X5
Ford Explorer
Honda Pilot
Infiniti FX35
Infiniti FX45
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Lexus RX330
Mercedes ML350
Nissan Murano
Toyota Sequoia
Volvo XC90
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Chevy Suburban
Chevy Tahoe
GMC Yukon
Ford Expedition
Lexus LX470
Lincoln Navigator
Cadillac CTS
Cadillac DeVille
Saab 9-3
Saab 9-5
BMW 325ia
BMW 530ia
Ford Crown Victoria
Mercury Grand Marquis
Lexus ES330
Mercedes C320
Cadillac Escalade EXT
Chevy Avalanche
Chevy Colorado
Chevy Silverado
GMC Canyon
GMC Sierra
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Ram
Ford F-150
Ford Ranger
Nissan Titan
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tundra...
that's it for now, more to come