Auto Shows
January 2018
The Camp Jeep auto show season is off to a hot start and continues to pick up momentum in 2018.
With the turn of the New Year, San Diego AS was the season opener. We had great attendance in SoCal, and nobody complained about the weather, either.
The Houston and Philadelphia shows ran concurrently, and both shows were lucky enough to debut the all-new 2018 Wrangler Rubicon. This was the first time that the public was able to experience the long-awaited new JL platform, and everyone at both locations loved it. From the totally redesigned luxury interior to the many aesthetic and functional improvements on the exterior and powertrain, it was clear that Jeep fans were impressed.
The new beast ate up the extreme off-road course and we look forward to logging many more miles behind the wheel of the new Rubi.
Camp Jeep continues to trend upwards, as we logged yet another record-breaking attendant count in Philadelphia.
These 3 shows were a great warmup for the upcoming Chicago Auto Show – the premier Camp Jeep event of the year. If the first impressions of the new Wrangler were an indication of the excitement that Jeep fans have for this vehicle, Gordinier Group drivers will have their hands full with the huge numbers that we will see in the windy city. We are looking forward to the challenge!
Here is a short video from Philadelphia:
The Gordinier Group was fortunate to have another busy year of auto shows in 2017. Several shows (Chicago, Cleveland, Houston) hosted both programs simultaneously!
The bar continues to be set higher each year and the Camp Jeep and Ram Truck Territory programs continue to exceed all expectations (and throughput goals) while giving best-in-class in-vehicle experiences to the guests that line up at the shows.
We wouldn’t be where we are today without the dedication that our professional drivers bring to each show. Without their fortitude, willingness to adapt, and preparation, we would not be able to boast this high rate of success as well as a perfect safety record.
We would also like to express our thankfulness and gratitude towards our partners and clients at The George P. Johnson Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for allowing us to represent the finest automobiles of 2017 in the many opportunities listed below:
Jeep
- San Diego Auto Show – San Diego, CA: 12/28/16 – 1/3/17
- Philadelphia Auto Show – Philadelphia, PA: 1/26 – 2/6
- Chicago Auto Show – Chicago, IL: 2/7- 2/21
- Cleveland Auto Show – Cleveland, OH: 2/23 – 3/6
- Twin Cities Auto Show – Minneapolis, MN: 3/10 – 3/20
- Denver Auto Show – Denver, CO: 4/4 – 4/10
- Houston Auto Show – Houston, TX: 4/4 – 4/10
- New York International Auto Show – New York, NY: 4/11 – 4/24
- Orange County Auto Show – Anaheim, CA: 9/27 – 10/2
- Central Florida Auto Show – Orlando, FL: 11/22 – 11/27
Ram
- Chicago Auto Show – Chicago, IL: 2/7- 2/21
- Cleveland Auto Show – Cleveland, OH: 2/23 – 3/6
- Dallas Auto Show – Dallas, TX: 3/21 – 3/27
- Houston Auto Show – Houston, TX: 4/4 – 4/10
Other
- Chicago Auto Show – Chicago, IL: 2/7 – 2/21 (Dodge, Chrysler, Fiat,)
April 14-23
New Compass – 2017 NYIAS
Guests of the 2017 New York International Auto Show Camp Jeep track were treated to a special treat this year, getting the opportunity to ride in the all-new 2017 Jeep Compass before it was available to the public.
The new Compass has been redesigned from the ground up, to combine Jeep’s unsurpassed 4×4 capabilities, with outstanding on-road driving dynamics and fuel-efficient powertrains. The Camp Jeep track featured Trailhawk Compass models, featuring the 2.4L Tigershark engine, mated to Jeep’s 9-speed automatic transmission. The new Compass had no problem conquering the 35-degree climb on the 18′ Jeep Mountain (or any of the other extreme course obstacles for that matter).
The Compass Trailhawks were joined on track at NYIAS by the usual off-road dawgs – Wrangler Rubicon, Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, Cherokee Trailhawk, and Renegade Trailhawk.
As usual, the NYIAS show delivered, setting new attendance records at Camp Jeep.
Another great finale for the end of the 2017 winter auto show season.
2017 was a monumental year for FCA experiential marketing at the Chicago Auto Show! Not only did the automaker roll out a gigantic new build for Ram called the Ram Truck Territory (built by partner George P. Johnson Co.), but it also offered guests the ultra-popular Camp Jeep track and the City Drive, a showcase of FCA’s Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat brands.
All 3 of these tracks gave guests the opportunity to ride in the newest vehicles offered by FCA, with Gordinier Group drivers behind the wheel. Tasked with delivering detailed information about each vehicle while piloting guests up over and through technical obstacles, the GG drivers made countless positive impressions on CAS guests. All 3 tracks operated at full capacity, bell-to-bell, for 10 days, setting a new record for registered guests at an auto show ride and drive.
Below, you will see a brief time-lapse video from a static location on each of the 3 tracks:
Ram Truck Territory-
This track consisted of specific turn-offs for each model Ram truck: a load-leveling demo for 1500, torque-wall pull for 2500 and max weight towing demo for 3500.
Camp Jeep –
The Camp Jeep track is always a crowd favorite in Chicago. This is no surprise, given the infusion of massive amounts of organic material (dirt, boulders, mulch) alongside the mobile properties that make Camp Jeep a thrilling ride that shows off the brand’s off-road prowess. The track features an 18-foot tall, pass-through mountain, staircase, Trail Rated pass, side-hill traverse, breakover and several other challenging obstacles.
https://youtu.be/6BBcU4EYKBc
City Drive –
The 2017 CAS City Drive track gave customers the chance to experience a ride in 2017 FCA vehicles such as Chrysler 300 and Pacifica, Dodge Charger and Challenger, or Fiat 500 and Spider 124. The track featured an ambient sound zone, Pacifica walkaround lab, vehicle info center, and everyone’s favorite, the acceleration/braking strip,