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The Canadian International Auto Show starts from Friday

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will be presented After the covid period, many car manufacturers are participating in this auto show.

The Canadian International Auto Show starts this Friday. In this auto show to be held in Toronto, Volvo will present a fully electric SUV to the Canadian public for the first time. will be presented After the covid period, many car manufacturers are participating in this auto show.

All new Land Cruiser is being introduced by Toyota. Several fully electric vehicles are scheduled to be on display at the Metro Toronto Convention Center from February 16 to 25. It will also see the Polestar 3 electric car and many Canadians will be able to take a test drive. Conventional vehicles are also being exhibited in this auto show.

David McClean, director of marketing services for the Canadian International Auto Show, expects more than 350,000 people to attend this year's auto show.

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