The 2026 Canadian International AutoShow set an opening day attendance record on February 13, with 23,885 people visiting the show – up 5.5 per cent from the previous record set in 2024. Attendance at the show has remained strong since opening day, up 37 per cent year-over-year versus 2025 for the first four days, confirming that consumer interest in cars remains very high for residents in the Greater Toronto Area. More than 1,000 media and influencers also attended the Media Preview Day.

“We’re delighted to see strong interest again in the AutoShow and want to thank all the Show visitors for coming to experience the excitement,” said Jason Campbell, General Manager, Canadian International AutoShow. “We’ve worked hard to deliver a show that provides consumers with a family friendly look at the industry with elements that both educate and entertain.”

People are interested in Electric Vehicles

With more than 25 electric vehicles available within the TD EV Test-Track, consumers have been very interested in trying these new technologies, with many participants choosing to test several different models as part of their experience. To date, more than 2,000 people have spent time in Canada’s largest indoor test-track, with many more also participating in various outdoor test drive opportunities.

The Canadian International AutoShow runs February 13-22 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre – more details can be found at AutoShow.ca. Here are just some of the exciting things happening at this year’s AutoShow.

See the Automotive industry’s newest, coolest and rarest cars!

• The Global debut of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) 2nd prototype in Project Arrow series
• The North American debuts for the McLaren W1 Supercar, Audi R26 Formula 1 Concept Car and the, the Mini JCW X Deus Ex Machina concept
• The Canadian debuts for the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N, Mercedes-Benz GLC 400 4MATIC with EQ Technology SUV, Polestar4 Arctic Circle, Cadillac F1 ® Team Replica Car, Maserati GT2 Stradale Coupe and three Ford Mustangs – the Dark Horse SC, RTR and Mach-E GT California special
• See some of the rarest, most exotic supercars and hypercars in the world
• Step into The Vault, Presented by Simoniz, and see some of the auto industry’s most extraordinary vehicles
• See the past, present and future of Motorsports with journey through CTMP’s storied past and a glimpse into its future, the Gilles Villeneuve Pit Stop, F1 cars from Audi and Cadillac

Get behind the wheel and find the right car for you!

• Compare hundreds of vehicles from more than 40 brands – all under one roof
• Try before you buy – with more than 50 models available for test-drives – including 25 electric models in Canada’s largest indoor EV Test Track – the TD EV Test-Track
• See the winners of the 2026 AJAC Canadian Car of the Year Awards

Fun for the whole family!

• Alongside the life-size LEGO Cadillac, visitors can dive into the Family Play Vroom—where you can build your dream ride to take home—explore the LEGO F1 room featuring brick-built race car models from McLaren, Ferrari, and Williams Racing, and shop the latest vehicle sets at the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre retail store.
• For Hot Wheels fans, the Hot Wheels Mercedes-Benz CLA art installation be a must-see and there is an on-site Hot Wheels pop-up shop for fans and collectors to either start, or add to their collections.
• See the Ghostbuster’s ECTO-1 and bring the 80s and 90s back to life with the collection of iconic, and sometimes quirky, vehicles from the past millennia in the OBLIVION exhibit.
• Visitors can sign up for a thrill at Camp Jeep: True North Edition – an indoor ride experience inspired by Canada, featuring the latest Jeep vehicles (participants 17 years and under must be at least 44 inches tall and accompanied by a parent or guardian)