| Portland International Auto Show | |
| Status: | Active |
| Genre: | Auto show |
| Venue: | Oregon Convention Center |
| Location: | Portland, Oregon 45.5286°N -122.6632°W |
| Country: | USA |
| First: | 1910 |
| Organizer: | Oregon Automobile Dealer's Association |
| Attendance: | 100,000 (2012) |
| Website: | portlandautoshow.com |
The Portland International Auto Show (PIAS) is an annual auto show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon. Started in 1910, the four-day event is held in January or February and draws approximately 100,000 visitors.[1] [2]
Portland automotive show began in 1910.[3] The show in 2010 was affected by a poor economy, with several manufacturers not participating.[4] PIAS's 2011 show featured more than 1,200 cars from a total of 35 brands.[5] In 2012, Chrysler debuted their Camp Jeep ride and drive program at the Portland show, and an exhibit entitled the ECO Center, featuring more environmentally friendly vehicles.[6] [7] [8] Also that year, a Lamborghini Gallardo caught on fire when an employee attempted to burn off fuel by running it in neutral.[9] The 2012 show had an estimated 100,000 visitors over four-days.[2]