OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Midlands International Auto Show opens Friday at the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha.
The event usually showcases all the new cars from auto manufacturers in the winter, but this year, organizers opted for better weather.
“We moved the show to May because we just got so tired of the cold in January and the weather and the cars coming in with a foot of snow on them,” said event director Tam Webb.
There was no snow on the vehicles that were moved into the exhibit hall on Thursday. Car dealers were getting ready for the show, putting all the cars in place. This year, the auto show will feature and automotive career fair. There’s a need for trained personnel to deal with high-tech vehicles.
“What we’re trying to show people is that automotive tech is an outstanding career choice,” Webb said. “There are programs available that take less than two years. There’s lots of scholarships and tuition reimbursement available and the jobs pay very well.”
Dealers will show off trucks, classic cars, and vehicles for motorsports. And, for the first time, RVs.
“It’s just great to be a part of the auto show with all these beautiful vehicles here and also to be able to display our product, too,” said Peter Lansing with AC Nelsen RV World.
Lansing told 6 News that AC Nelsen sold a lot of their RVs during the pandemic, as people wanted to get out of the house but stay away from others. He said sales are still strong and they can offer customers features like fireplaces and decks for outdoor entertaining.
“The industry is ever-changing and with that, we have the ability to work with the manufacturer on different key things we get requests from our guests,” Lansing said.
There will also be smaller modes of transportation for children. Organizers are setting up a bicycle zone, and for anyone with questions about electric vehicles, this is the place to be.
The Midlands International Auto Show opens Friday at 8 a.m. The first day is free to all military veterans with an ID. For more information on tickets, click here.
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