BALTIMORE – For practically 25 years, the Maryland Auto Show has introduced among the slickest automobiles, and futuristic appears to Baltimore.

Peter Kitzmiller, President of the Maryland Automobile Dealer’s Association, instructed WJZ News that attendance was up in comparison with final yr on the Baltimore Convention Center.

“As of this morning, our attendance is up 20 percent from last year, which is exciting, and Sunday is usually our biggest day,” Kitzmiller mentioned.

The Maryland Auto Show had a little bit little bit of every part, from simulators to puppies to loads of automobiles.

Kitzmiller mentioned that nearly 40 % of those that come to the auto present find yourself shopping for a car inside the subsequent yr. 

Steven Onolfi, from Lansdowne, took his household to the auto present Sunday to take a look at some automobiles. 

“Just seeing what’s out there,” Onolfi mentioned. “(It’s) better than going to a dealership. You can test out a lot of different cars and be able to see what you like.”

Electric autos have been the discuss of the present.

Next yr, 2024, is predicted to be a giant yr for electrical automobiles. Rather a lot has modified over time in terms of EVs. 

“You’re not limited to just getting a little four-door vehicle now,” Kitzmiller mentioned. “We have a couple of pickups here now, the F-150 Lightning for example. The model choice on electric and plug-in hybrid is a lot bigger than it was even two years ago.”

Technology was one other auto present that guests wished to know extra about.

“There is a lot of new technology in cars, a lot of safety technology in cars,” Kitzmiller mentioned. “Even a couple of years ago, the lane departure warnings were only on expensive vehicles like Mercedes, Cadillac and Audi. That’s going to be standard on any vehicle you buy.”