Car Guy Magazine Issue 315 | Page 36

Visitors can “dream” in the High End area where Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, Maserati and Rolls Royce will showcase their $100,000+ vehicles including: Aston Martin Rapide, DB9, V12 Vantage and V8 Vantage; Bentley Flying Spur and GT Speed Convertible; Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte; McLaren Spider; and Rolls Royce Wraith. Aston Martin also will be spotlighting the One-77, one of only 77 in the world and the first of three to be allowed in the United States. In addition, the DFW Auto Show is pleased to announce that Alfa Romeo will be a highlighted exhibitor this year. Returning for the second consecutive year will be the indoor RAM Trucks Ride & Drive where professional drivers will steer participants through an interactive adventure zone in a 2015 RAM 1500. The track will feature a 13-foot high, 30-yard long, 30-degree iconic RAM Mountain, as well as a 12 x 25-foot section of terrain simulating fallen logs that highlight the vehicle’s ground clearance. In addition, kids will get a chance to drive on the Mini-RAM Kids’ Course. The outdoor Ride & Drive Friday-Sunday will feature more than 60 vehicles from Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC Trucks; Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and RAM; Ford, Kia, Mazda and Toyota to choose from for test drives through the streets of downtown Dallas. “Ride & Drives have become extremely popular with consumers as well as excellent marketing opportunities for manufacturers over the years, and the DFW Auto Show is the ideal venue for this type of event, “Herring said. 34 CarGuyMagazine.com