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These cars are going to make you smile!
Bring the family and friends and don’t miss this rare photo and opportunity.

The cars that will be on display are part of the Cars Against Crime collection!

Cars Against Crime™ is a nonprofit that raises funds to provide grants to service organizations benefitting police, fire, and first responders.

Visit the Twin Cities Auto Show and donate to the people who protect us every day.

Here are just a few of the amazing cars that will be at the Twin Cities Auto Show.

Please show your support for our public safety organizations and consider donating to Cars Against Crime today.

Learn more and Donate Here!

Discover automotive sophistication at the Luxury Lane during the Twin Cities Auto Show, featuring some of Minnesota’s finest and most lavish vehicles. Experience a special selection of vehicles that redefine luxury.

Classic Cars are back!

Step back in time and explore the Unique collection of classic cars! This is a haven for enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Immerse yourself in automotive history as you wander among meticulously restored vintage vehicles, each with its own story to tell.

Check out photos from past displays at the Twin Cities Auto Show.

The Unique Classic Cars room is brought to you by Unique Classic Cars. Located in Mankato, Unique has a huge inventory of classic cars and a service station.
Meet the team from Unique Classic Cars at the Twin Cities Auto Show and find your next classic ride.

Photos from Unique’s store in Mankato.

 

 

What better accessory to go with your new car or truck than to win FREE FUEL FOR A YEAR from Kwik Trip?

Visit the Main Lobby for your chance to enter and win!
January 3-11, 2026
Minneapolis Convention Center

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING.

Experience firsthand how this transformative technology is reshaping the automotive landscape at the Electric Vehicle Neighborhood, powered by Xcel Energy. Engage with experts, explore the newest vehicles, all under one roof!

What is the Electric Vehicle Neighborhood? 

Located on the Main Floor of the Twin Cities Auto Show and provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest Electric Vehicle (EV) options. It’s a valuable resource for those interested in transitioning to electric vehicles and for those who want to keep up with the latest in automotive innovation.

What does it cost to visit the Electric Vehicle Neighborhood? 

It is FREE with your Twin Cities Auto Show ticket.

What is the Xcel Energy Garage? 

The life-size Xcel Energy Garage is located in the Electric Vehicle Neighborhood.
This experience will allow you to see how low-impact and convenient electric vehicle ownership can be, especially when you can charge your vehicle right in your own garage. We look forward to sharing this demonstration with you and helping you make an informed decision about electric mobility.

Xcel Energy and EV Enthusiast are always onsite to help answer questions.

Photos from the Electric Vehicle Neighborhood:

Did you know?

The cost of driving electric can amount to approximately $1 per gallon equivalent.

  • With Manufacturer rebates, electric vehicles are becoming more affordable.
  • Without a tailpipe, battery electric vehicles remove carbon emissions from the road, which is great for our environment.
  • In Minnesota, there are currently nearly 1935 public charging stations available today, and that number is growing every year.
  • Over 80% of EV charging happens at home. Xcel Energy offers low-cost energy to charge overnight.

Stop by the Xcel Energy EV Garage to learn more about electric vehicle charging, benefits to the environment and savings.

Pet Adoptions 

Sponsored by Subaru Loves Pets

Find your next family member at Twin Cities Auto Show!  Subaru will be hosting puppy and dog adoptions as a part of their Subaru Loves Pets Campaign.  The puppies and dogs will be from Midwest Animal Rescues and Services, a local organization committed to the awareness and support of homeless dogs and cats in their area. Through rescue, rehabilitation, foster car, training and adoption all roads lead home for these special animals.

We encourage all auto show attendees to visit our exhibit and consider adopting a pet. Those not looking to adopt are invited to donate to help pets in the community. All donations made at our pet adoption exhibit go directly to help animals at our partner shelters.

For more information on Subaru Loves Pets, please visit www.subaru.com/pets, as well as follow #SubaruLovesPets and #MakeADogsDay on social media.

 

About Midwest Animal Rescue & Services:

Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) is committed to serving both pet and parent, finding homes for animals that were once lost, left behind and forgotten, while bringing harmony and enhancing education in our community. They are a dedicated and passionate group who rescues dogs and cats that are at risk and homeless through no fault of their own. Once in MARS’ care, these companion animals are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Special attention is provided for those animals that need additional time and medical care before going to a new home.

MARS is committed to helping pets in need whenever possible, including all breeds and ages. The rescue does not have a shelter facility for boarding, and are a foster-based group that runs on the support and aid of dedicated volunteers and supporters.  The fostered pets live in homes, as family members, receiving all of the love and care they would in an adoptive home, until they are adopted. The adopters gain greater insight into the pets’ behavior and personality versus interacting with an animal who has been living in a kennel and the pet is more prepared for a loving home life. This helps produce the best match possible for the new families, resulting in a 99% success rate!

Subaru Loves Pets- Returning The Love Pets Give Us.

“At Subaru, we look forward to opportunities that help our furry friends in need, and we want to return the unconditional love they show us each day,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. “We saw great success with our pet adoption events last year, so we wanted to not only sustain, but build upon, that momentum to help even more pets unite with a loving lifetime companion.”

Subaru of America is proud to partner with local animal shelters and rescues to host this pet adoption event during the auto show. Together, the goal is to find forever homes for the many animals in need in the community. Over 1,200 pets have been adopted since Subaru began hosting adoption events at auto shows in 2018.

According to ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million animals enter shelters each year. Our hope is that these adoption events can raise awareness for the animals in need of forever homes and ideally, unite a companion pet with a loving lifetime owner.

To date, Subaru and its retailers have donated over $51 million to national and local organizations to help in the adoption, rescue, transport, and health of over 420,000 animals nationwide.

Minnesota State Patrol

Say hi to the Minnesota State Patrol at the Twin Cities Auto Show!
Troopers can talk about their mission to keep people safe on the road and answer traffic-related questions from visitors. The State Patrol’s traffic safety work helps Minnesotans stay safe and encourages people to slow down, plan a sober ride, pay attention, and buckle up.

The troopers will have a Charger on display.

State Patrol Vehicles at past Twin Cities Auto Shows.

1954 Ford

The 1954 Ford is a replica of the patrol cars used during the State Patrol’s 25th anniversary year. Looking very simple by today’s standards, it has everything a patrol car needed in 1954. It is equipped with Ford’s new for 1954 overhead valve Interceptor V8 engine, 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, and 3-speed manual transmission. Equipment added by the State Patrol includes a 2-way radio, emergency lighting, and siren. The State Patrol cars were purchased in a variety of colors in 1954. The now familiar maroon paint debuted in 1958.

1979 Dodge St. Regis

The 1979 Dodge St. Regis is an actual surviving patrol car originally issued to a trooper in the Owatonna area. It saw patrol service for only a short time before it was reassigned and used for displays, parades, and other civic events in celebration of the State Patrol’s 50th anniversary year and continues to serve in this capacity 42 years later. The Dodge is equipped with a police version of the 360 cubic inch V8 with Torqueflite automatic transmission, dual exhaust, and a host of other police-only components.