(February 29, 2020) The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, organizers of the New York International Auto Show, say they are moving forward with plans to open the show as scheduled. The Geneva International Motor Show was canceled last week because of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe.

In a statement auto show organizers said the show's press preview days in little less than six weeks are still scheduled.

"We are in communication with state and local officials and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, and, at this point, there are no plans to cancel any shows at the facility," organizers said.

The Javits Center is taking precautionary measures inside the venue to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, and the New York Auto Show will follow its lead to protect exhibitors and attendees.

The statement stated, "As a small family of global auto shows, our thoughts remain with the Swiss organizers (of the Geneva show).  We are equally compassionate for the world's automakers who have been impacted by this unforeseen set of circumstances."