Maybe the fifth time will be the charm for the New York auto show.
Organizers now hope to hold the show next April, which would be a full three years after the last one. Rising cases of COVID-19 and increased restrictions in New York City aimed at fighting the ultracontagious delta variant of the coronavirus prompted the show to abandon plans to open this month. The decision was made a day after the city said people would be required to show proof of vaccination for a variety of indoor activities starting next month.
“Over the past few weeks, and especially within the last few days, circumstances have changed making it more difficult to create an event at the high standard that we and our clients expect,” the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association said in a statement.
“At the onset of planning for the August Show, we were increasingly excited at the prospect of hosting the event as the number of vaccinations in New York continued to climb and mask-wearing reduced the spread in the City. All signs were positive, and the Show was coming together stronger than ever, but today is a different story.”
