2025 Philadelphia Auto Show: What’s New & What to Expect

The Experience

Things to See and Do

Aside from new vehicle manufacturer exhibits showcasing new model-year vehicles, visitors can experience several special displays and test drives:

• The e-Track focuses on the present and future of electric vehicles, with passenger rides available inside the Convention Center in electric vehicles from Cadillac, Chevrolet, Kia, Nissan, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen.
• Test-driving opportunities are also available outside the Convention Center at the Toyota Drive Center on Arch Street west of 12th Street and inside at the Camp Jeep off-road simulation. Drivers must be 18 or over with valid driver’s license and passengers must be 8 or older accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• Custom Alley showcases gear, services, souped-up vehicles and specialty paint jobs, plus the Local Lane display featuring builders from around the Greater Philly Area.

• The (metal) stars come out to shine at the Hollywood Rides Display, where visitors can view famous movie vehicles like the Back to the Future DeLorean, the Fast and the Furious Impala, the Chevy C20 van from Stranger Things and more.
• Back in the Day Way spotlights some of the most iconic vehicles of yesteryear — with models made as early as 1885 (!) — from the Antique Automobile Club of America and Classic Auto Mall.
• Plus, don’t miss the Auto Show Marketplace offering accessories and related items.

A Black Tie Kickoff

The action at the Convention Center gets underway on Auto Show Eve (Friday, January 10, 2025, 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) with the annual Black Tie Tailgate, a swanky cocktail party on the exhibition floor.

Attendees can enjoy a variety of culinary creations, an open bar, live music, and full access to the entire show and all displays and exhibits. Proceeds from the event benefit the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Individual tickets for the kickoff event start at $325, and group package discounts are available. A tailgate attendee block of rooms can be reserved at a special rate at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.