Bobby Jorgersen of Kistler Ford sees the Greater Toledo Auto Show as a chance to show off the newest models. The hope is that someone will want to buy.
"Local sales consultants from all the dealerships will be mixed in," he said. "If you have a question about purchase or lease, you can get it answered here."
The Auto Show helps sales and Jorgersen says more people are serious about buying. Welcome news after the crippling recession.
"It's really a great way for people to get into the market," John Yark, President of Yark Automotive Group said.
Yark is seeing record numbers from dealerships and manufacturers, making the market ideal for consumers. He says now more than ever the demand is high.
"The average age of a vehicle is 11 years and the average mileage is 130,000 miles, so there is quite frankly, a lot of demand for new vehicles," Yark said. "We typically see a nice spike in business."
Before the show officially opens to the public, there is a gala, that raises money for local charities. In the last nine years, the Auto Dealers United for Kids has raised more than $1 million for children's charities in Northwest Ohio.
A small way of giving back to the community that's helped them grow.
Saturday, January 26 2013 3:47 PM EST2013-01-26 20:47:53 GMT
The 2013 Detroit auto show attendance is now on pace to exceed last year's show, according to reports. Nearly 458,800 people attended the first six public show days. That's about 3% more than the attendance
It's your final chance to check out all of new cars at the North American International Auto Show. Organizers say attendance is up 3% this year. The show ends Sunday evening. Tickets are $12 for adults.
Friday, January 18 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-01-19 00:14:10 GMT
The Jeep Wrangler shattered sales records in 2012 and this years shows no signs of slowing down. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, they gave a lot of credit to the Toledo workforce.There
The Jeep Wrangler shattered sales records in 2012 and this years shows no signs of slowing down. At the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, they gave a lot of credit to the Toledo workforce.
Wednesday, January 16 2013 10:55 PM EST2013-01-17 03:55:42 GMT
It's a product of Toledo, and its getting a lot of attention in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. "This is the perfect combination," Michael Bower from East Lansing said from inside
Toledo built Jeep Wrangler grabbing the attention of auto show goers in Detroit.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:17:09 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
Breaking: A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. There is extensive damage. Many homes were leveled and a medical center was hit.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:10:08 GMT
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont. Toledo police say someone inside a black SUV opened fire on a minivan. The driver of the minivan
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:28:56 GMT
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation. There are new details in the Clyde Cancer Cluster investigation. Whirlpool
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:26:47 GMT
Still no arrests in a deadly home invasion in Waterville Township. A local business owner was shot multiple times in his own home. It happened Saturday. The victim and his girlfriend were home when the
Lucas County Sheriff investigators continue to look for three suspects they say are responsible for the murder of carryout owner James Safadi. He was shot and killed in his Waterville Township home.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:51:10 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
Monday was the warmest day of the year. The temperature hit 90 degrees at Toledo Express Airport at mid afternoon. That is the warmest day since August 31st of last year. Toledo reached 93 degrees on that date. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962. Get Toledo's only live, local radar 24/7 at 13abc.com/weather.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:17:09 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
Breaking: A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. There is extensive damage. Many homes were leveled and a medical center was hit.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:10:08 GMT
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont. Toledo police say someone inside a black SUV opened fire on a minivan. The driver of the minivan
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:28:56 GMT
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation. There are new details in the Clyde Cancer Cluster investigation. Whirlpool
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:26 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:26:47 GMT
Still no arrests in a deadly home invasion in Waterville Township. A local business owner was shot multiple times in his own home. It happened Saturday. The victim and his girlfriend were home when the
Lucas County Sheriff investigators continue to look for three suspects they say are responsible for the murder of carryout owner James Safadi. He was shot and killed in his Waterville Township home.
Monday, May 20 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:51:10 GMT
On Monday, we'll likely climb to 88 degrees. If we reach 88 on Monday, it would become our warmest day since August 31st, when we reached 93 degrees. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962.
Monday was the warmest day of the year. The temperature hit 90 degrees at Toledo Express Airport at mid afternoon. That is the warmest day since August 31st of last year. Toledo reached 93 degrees on that date. Monday's record high is 92 degrees, from May 20th of 1962. Get Toledo's only live, local radar 24/7 at 13abc.com/weather.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:32 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:32:58 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system but
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.
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