7 March 2017 / #auto show #cars GIVEAWAY: Win a family pass to the Auto ShowFrom March 16 – 19th, the Shaw Centre will be transformed into a car-lovers paradise when the Ottawa-Gatineau International Auto Show returns with 300 shiny new vehicles from over 30 of the world’s top auto manufacturers.Visitors to the show will have a chance to compare features of various brands, learn more about driving electric, see what’s new in the world of luxury and exotic cars, and get up close and personal with cars built for the track. The show also features auto accessories, Speed Trix custom bikes and vintage Harleys.The show runs from Thursday, March 16 to Sunday, March 19th and is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm every night, except Sunday when it closes at 5 pm. ** OttawaStart.com ** is giving away two family passes to the show, compliments of Ford of Canada. Each pass is valued at $40 and admits two adults and two children (ages 6 – 12). You can enter the draw below.Be sure to stop by the Ford display and be among the first to see the all-new EcoSport, making its Ottawa début at the show. Available in 2018, EcoSport is the smallest and newest member of Ford’s SUV line-up. Packed with personality, the EcoSport is designed for people who want space-saving convenience and SUV capability. As many as 30 storage pockets, bins and hooks make efficient use of every interior inch and its cargo management system features a movable floor board and fold-away second-row seats to provide a flat area for moving furniture and other larger items. It will be available in 10 colours and four trim levels and comes equipped with two fast-charging USB ports to ensure you device is always charged, plus a 12-volt power outlet. _ Contest closed / winners have been notified. _ ** Our draw takes place on Monday, March 13 and we’ll contact the winners by email. One entry per person / per email please. No purchase necessary. Must be 19+ to enter. Contest closes Monday, March 13 at 4:59pm EST. Winner we be chosen at random and will be contacted by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or prize will be forfeited. **