{{Short description|Annual auto show in Birmingham, Alabama}}
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[[Image:Alabama Auto Show.jpg|thumb|Alabama Auto Show]]
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”’Alabama International Auto Show”’ is an annual automotive exhibition held at the [[Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex]] (BJCC) in [[Birmingham, Alabama]]. It is organized by the [[Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association]] (BADA) and features domestic and imported cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrid vehicles.
This event is organized by the Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association. Vehicles representing domestic and imported car and truck lines are on display across the exhibition halls at the BJCC.
==History==
The Alabama International Auto Show traces its origins back to the 1930s when local car dealers in Birmingham formed the Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association to promote the automotive industry. The show has evolved over the decades into a major public event, attracting car enthusiasts and consumers alike.<ref>{{cite web |title=Alabama International Auto Show |url=https://www.cantonfair.net/event/31369-alabama-international-auto-show |website=CantonFair.net |access-date=28 October 2025}}</ref>
In 2007, the show featured the debut of the [[Suzuki Grand Vitara]] “Blizzard” concept car, demonstrating its role as a platform for manufacturers to introduce innovative designs.<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=John |title=Suzuki Unveils ‘Blizzard’ Concept at Alabama Auto Show |url=https://www.autonews.com/suzuki-blizzard-alabama |work=AutoNews |date=2007-04-12 |access-date=28 October 2025}}</ref>
==Event Details==
The [[Suzuki Grand Vitara]] “Blizzard” [[Concept Car]] was introduced during the 2007 Show.
[[File:AIAS 2009 Suzuki Concept Car.jpg|thumb|Suzuki Grand Vitara “Blizzard” Concept car]]
* ”’Organizer”’: Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association
[[File:Alabama Intl Auto Show 2007.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of the vehicles]]
* ”’Frequency”’: Annual
* ”’Exhibits”’: Domestic and imported cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles
* ”’Audience”’: Open to the public with interactive experiences
==Notable Highlights==
The show consistently provides a venue for manufacturers to showcase new vehicles and connect with the public. It has included concept cars, technological innovations, and a wide variety of automotive brands from around the world.<ref>{{cite news |last=Johnson |first=Emily |title=Alabama Auto Show Draws Thousands to BJCC |url=https://www.al.com/news/alabama-auto-show-2023 |work=AL.com |date=2023-03-15 |access-date=28 October 2025}}</ref>
The [[Suzuki Grand Vitara]] “Blizzard” [[Concept Car]] was introduced during the 2007 Show. [[File:AIAS 2009 Suzuki Concept Car.jpg|thumb|Suzuki Grand Vitara “Blizzard” Concept car]] [[File:Alabama Intl Auto Show 2007.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of the vehicles]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.carsbirmingham.com/ Show site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080515201249/http://www.carsbirmingham.com/ |date=May 15, 2008 }}
*[http://www.carsbirmingham.com/ Show ]
*[http://www.bjcc.org/ Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex]
*[http://www.bjcc.org/ Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex]
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[[Category:Auto shows in the United States]]
[[Category:Auto shows in the United States]]
[[Category:Culture of Birmingham, Alabama]]
[[Category:Culture of Birmingham, Alabama]]
Annual auto show in Birmingham, Alabama
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Alabama International Auto Show is an annual automotive exhibition held at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) in Birmingham, Alabama. It is organized by the Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association (BADA) and features domestic and imported cars, trucks, SUVs, and hybrid vehicles.
The Alabama International Auto Show traces its origins back to the 1930s when local car dealers in Birmingham formed the Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association to promote the automotive industry. The show has evolved over the decades into a major public event, attracting car enthusiasts and consumers alike.[1]
In 2007, the show featured the debut of the Suzuki Grand Vitara “Blizzard” concept car, demonstrating its role as a platform for manufacturers to introduce innovative designs.[2]
- Location: Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Birmingham, Alabama
- Organizer: Birmingham Automobile Dealers Association
- Frequency: Annual
- Exhibits: Domestic and imported cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrid vehicles
- Audience: Open to the public with interactive experiences
The show consistently provides a venue for manufacturers to showcase new vehicles and connect with the public. It has included concept cars, technological innovations, and a wide variety of automotive brands from around the world.[3]
The Suzuki Grand Vitara “Blizzard” Concept Car was introduced during the 2007 Show.
