Yes, it started before the pandemic, manufacturers are not doing shows anymore. I think it's killed several shows that used to be mainstays. These shows used to be the big draw to pull people into dealerships to buy, but I guess the draw wasn't as strong anymore.

The big Philly show starts next week, but I haven't checked it out yet to see who is there and who is not. To fill some of the space, they've been adding other car features instead, like classic cars or museum-like displays.

The past few I went to, I went during the week, as early as possible to avoid school children. I find that on the weekends, the show is basically just a huge playground for brats with parents who have no respect for actual patrons of the show.

And the cars you really want to look at, they won't even let you get close enough to touch them.