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    Cruisin’ the OC Auto Show in Anaheim
    • October 6, 2023

    Benjamin Rodriguez of Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana tries his driving skill as he sits in the seat of the Kia EV6 GT Driving Experience simulator while classmates look on at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    The Toyota Mirai, an electric car that runs off hydrogen, on display at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    Amy Mundo of Savanna High School in Anaheim, takes a selfie with friends as they sit in a 2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students check out the Nissan ARIYA electric vehicle at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students check out the engine of the Ford 2024 Mustang GT Coupe at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students check out the Nissan Z NISMO at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    James Martin, center, and Jaime Gonzalez, right, of the Automotive Technology program at Santa Ana College, speak with high school students stopping by their table during the Orange County Auto Show held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    Students from Katella High School in Anaheim check out the Hummer at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students check out the Ford 2023 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students test their skill changing spark plugs at Lions Automoblia Skills Challenge booth at the Orange County Auto Show held at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    A high school student walks past Hank The Robot in the Ford display area at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students walk through the Kia display of vehicles at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    High school students look under the hood of the Ford 2024 Mustang GT Coupe at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    Donvovan Quintero of Savanna High School in Anaheim, sits in the rear of a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid at the Orange County Auto Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The show runs through Sunday, October 8th. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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    Car enthusiasts and those in the market for a new ride were at the OC Auto Show Thursday looking at all the models that will be available in 2024.

    Also at the show Thursday morning were high school and college students learning about the variety of careers available in the auto industry. The career day is part of a statewide program of the California New Car Dealers Association Foundation.

    The auto show, which is presented by the Orange County Automobile Dealers Association and continues through Sunday at the Anaheim Convention Center, is a place to check out the newest features on vehicles and even the concepts of the future with no one worried about closing a sale.

    As electric vehicles join the market, the auto show has added the SoCal Electrified Ride Experience in recent years. It offers a massive indoor electric vehicle test track and EV learning center.

    Exotics, hybrids, traditional gas models are all on display and there are driving simulators to try out and the always popular Camp Jeep, an off-road test tracks.

    General admission to the auto show is $15 – there are discounts for children, seniors and military – and you can find more information at AutoShowOC.com.

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