Sneak-Peek at New Models, Interview Opportunities, and Test Drives Before the Show Opens to the Public

OC Auto Show:

WHAT:

The 61st Annual OC Auto Show kicks off the new model season with a special media preview. Members of the media are invited to preview new models, get behind the wheel, go for EV rides, and interview industry experts before the show opens to the public.

The show will feature hundreds of new cars, trucks, SUVs, EVs, hybrids, pre-production models, and exotics from more than 27 brands — all in one place. Must-see debuts include the Ford F-150 Lobo, 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid TrailSport, 2026 Cadillac CT-5 Blackwing, Toyota Crown Nightshade, 2026 Nissan Leaf, 2026 Kia EV9 GT, and more. New this year: the OVR Outpost, showcasing vehicles built for adventure.

Story/Segment Ideas:

• Get in an EV before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires Sept. 30 — from the luxurious 2026 Cadillac Vistiq to the affordable 2026 Nissan Leaf — test rides available.
• What’s Hot for 2026 – Gas power roars back with the 550-horsepower Dodge Charger Scat Pack SIXPACK and the 2026 Ram 1500 Hemi. Hybrids boom with the first-ever 2026 Jeep Cherokee Hybrid.
• Adventure on Wheels – Explore rugged SUVs, trucks, and fully outfitted camping trailers in the new OVR Outpost, showcasing vehicles built for off-the-beaten-path travel.
• Next-Gen Car Tech – Safer, smarter, and more connected.

WHEN:

Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. -- Media Preview (Before show opens to public at 4 p.m.)

WHERE:

Anaheim Convention Center

800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92802

(Complimentary media parking available in Car Park 1, off Katella Ave, on Sept. 25 only. Contact deedee@spinpr.com for parking pass.)

RSVP: deedee@spinpr.com

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES:

• Kelley Blue Book Executive Editor Brian Moody to discuss industry trends and new model highlights.
• Kelley Blue Book Senior Editor Mike Danger to discuss industry trends and new model highlights.
• Manufacturer spokespeople onsite to showcase new models.

CONNECT:

Visit www.AutoShowOC.com, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Orange County Auto Show kicks off the new model season. Media Preview offers sneak-peek at all the new models before the show opens to the public. Now is the time to get in an EV before the $7,500 federal tax credit expires Sept. 30.