San Francisco International Auto Show

The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 51st Annual International Auto Show is presented by AutoTrader.com and supported by the California Motor Car Dealers Association. Featuring over 40 of the world's major manufacturers displaying their 2009 model cars, SUV's, trucks and vans... almost 800 vehicles in all.

• The 2009 Model cars, SUV's, Trucks and Vans. Among the vehicles expected are: Acura TL; BMW 3 Series; Ford Focus, Flex, Fusion, F-150; Infiniti G37, EX35, FX50 and M45; Lincoln Navigator Ultimate 4X2; Mercury Mariner, Milan, Mountainer and Sable; Nissan GT-R; Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and Tiguan;

• New Introductions: Including new Nissan Z, 2010 Ford Mustang, 2010 Fusion; 2010 Lincoln MKZ; 2010 Mercury Milan, Volvo XC60

• Hybrid and High-mileage vehicles: Including Ford Escape Hybrid and 2010 Fusion Hybrid; Hybrid vehicles from Honda; Mercury Mariner Hybrid; Toyota Camry, Highlander, and Prius Hybrids; Smart Car, Mini

• The Qvale Motoring Hall featuring the Exotic Vehicle Showcase. Among the cars expected are: Aston Martin DBS, DB9 Convertible, Vantage V8 Coupe/Convertible; Bentley Azure, Flying Spur and GT Convertible; Ferrari F430 Scuderia and 599GTB Fiorano; Lamborghini LP 560 and 640; Lotus LQ11 and Elise SC; Maserati Quattaroporte and GranTurismo S; Porsche Carrera GT, Cayenne and Cayman

• Extreme AutoFest: Featuring customized imports, domestic, luxury And exotic vehicles.

• Classic Cars from Martin Swig

• Hot Rods from Dominator Street Rods

• Race car exhibits from Infineon Raceway and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca

• Auto Accessory Fair and After Market Products

• Simulators and slot car tracks

The San Francisco International Auto Show is the premier Auto Show held locally and the only one that attracts the top displays from the world's major manufacturers. It is the largest show of any kind held in northern California.