2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo takes over Bank of America Plaza
The 2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo, in partnership with Brookfield Office Properties, will fill Bank of America Plaza in downtown Los Angeles with dozens of the hottest new vehicles. Beginning Monday, May 9 and running through Friday, May 13, residents and visitors are invited to experience the latest automotive trends in a relaxed, outdoor environment, as well as sit behind the wheels and even test drive select models from many of the world’s leading automotive makers.
Manufacturers including Aston Martin, Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lotus, Hyundai, Saab, Volvo and more are set to roll out their hottest new rides for this weeklong free motoring extravaganza. Vehicle highlights include: the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, Audi R8 Spyder, Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, Chevy Volt, Fiat 500, Jaguar XKR-S, Lotus Evora, Range Rover Evoque and the all-new Volvo S60. Vehicles from many of the world’s leading automotive makers will be situated amongst the trees, flowers, waterfalls and the 42-foot high “Four Arches” sculpture by Alexander Calder that fill Bank of America Plaza in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.
Attendees are invited to hop behind the wheel and test drive select new models from Fiat, Land Rover, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Lotus, Audi, Saab, Chevrolet, Ford and more all show days, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Chevrolet will allow visitors to the 2011 Los Angeles Motorexpo to get behind the wheel of the all-new electric Chevy Volt to experience first-hand one of the world’s first electric vehicles and the future of driving.
Motorexpo visitors will also get an up-close look at the new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations just installed at Bank of America Plaza. During Motorexpo, a Juice Bar EV charging station will be on display at the plaza to demonstrate the ease of charging an electric vehicle. The four new EV charging stations now permanently in place at the property will provide a convenient location for a fast charge for all electric vehicles in the Downtown Los Angeles.
“The new EV charging stations just installed at Bank of America Plaza are part of our bigger-picture goal to have operating EV charging stations in multiple Brookfield property garages nationwide by the end of 2011,” said Dan Kindbergh, Senior Vice President of U.S. Commercial Operations, Brookfield Office Properties. “EV charging stations complement the entire Green Parking Program at Brookfield which also includes bike/scooter parking, premium hybrid parking, energy efficient lighting, tire inflation capability and more. Working closely with Green Garage Associates and the Green Parking Council, Brookfield is leading the way with environmentally conscious parking.”
“We are thrilled to be bringing the second annual Los Angeles Motorexpo to downtown Los Angeles’ residents and visitors,” said Motorexpo CEO Graeme Carver. “This unique automotive event will bring the very latest the industry has to offer directly to the busy downtown business population and allow them to engage with vehicles in a relaxed environment, during and around work hours. Business people with hectic schedules can enjoy hot new model vehicles from a variety of top manufacturers, right outside their offices and as the event is completely free to enjoy we look forward to an even bigger audience for our 2011 event.”
The Los Angeles Motorexpo at Bank of America Plaza is modeled after the successful Canary Wharf London Motorexpo that has taken place annually since 1996. This summer, the London Motorexpo will welcome more than 400,000 visitors,making it the United Kingdom’s largest auto show event. The New York Motorexpo, which takes place at Brookfield’s World Financial Center in lower Manhattan, was launched in 2008 and is set to take place this year September 18-23, 2011. New this year, a Toronto Motorexpo joins the lineup and is set to take place June 18- 22, 2011.
“We are proud to once again display the newest and most dynamic automobiles from around the world to downtown L.A.’s residents, visitors and workforce,” said Brookfield Office Properties Senior Vice President Southern California Region Bert Dezzutti. “At Brookfield, we are committed to presenting engaging exhibitions and performances within the public spaces at our properties.”
