HOUSTON (December 22, 2011) – The 2012 Houston Auto Show is shifting into high gear with over half a million square feet of the latest vehicles from the world’s top automakers, Wednesday, January 25 to Sunday, January 29, 2012 at the Reliant Center.

For the past 28 years, the Houston Auto Show has brought the automotive world to Texas, allowing consumers to see, touch, drive and experience the industry’s latest and greatest offerings. Over 37 manufacturers will be on display at this year’s show, including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, MINI, Nissan and Scion.

New to the show this year:

• A high-end luxury vehicle boutique section featuring new models from Maserati, Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Lotus, Saleen and Aston Martin.
• Twice the amount of “rides and drives” in the show parking lot, allowing visitors to test drive offerings from multiple manufacturers.

“The Houston Auto Show is the place for car enthusiasts, fun-seekers and those looking for their next set of wheels,” said Tony Gullo Sr., Auto Show chairman of the Houston Automobile Dealers Association. “Over the years, this Auto Show has expanded and evolved, but one thing has remained consistent; we bring the newest and most innovative vehicles from big-name manufacturers straight to Texas.”

The Kids Fun Zone, a designated area for children in which they can test out their own hot wheels, will return this year making the Houston Auto Show a great opportunity to spend a fun-filled weekend with the entire family.

The Houston Auto Show at the Reliant Center is open daily from Wednesday, January 25 through Sunday, January 29. Show hours are:

Wed. – Thurs : Noon - 9:30 p.m.
Friday : Noon - 10 p.m.
Saturday : 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sunday : 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
$2 off discount coupons are available online and at participating Houston area new car dealerships. For more information, please visit www.HoustonAutoShow.com.

About the Houston Automobile Dealers Association
The Houston Auto Show is produced annually by the Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA). Comprised of approximately 170 franchised new car and truck dealers employing over 30,000 people in the Houston area alone, HADA is proud to serve as the local backbone for Houston’s automotive industry. By providing educational seminars and workshops, legislative representation, community service programs and services designed to assist franchised new car and truck dealers, HADA is committed to promoting and maintaining a competitive automotive industry in Houston and the individual communities its members serve.