Canadian International Auto Show: A World Class Auto Show In Fabulous Toronto

Toronto Auto Show is North America's second truly international auto show in addition to Detroit, featuring world class attractions - all within a few hours driving or flying distance, and, the American dollar goes almost 50% further in Canada.

World and North American Premieres of production vehicles; an American LeMans exhibit covering 20,000 square feet; a guest appearance by the series Founder / Owner, Donald E. Panoz; a Design Forum featuring the world leaders in automotive design, a fabulous Classic Cars Exhibit presenting legends from the French Design period plus a "Salute to Fangio" exhibit for motorsport fans; a Sports Compact Revolution showcasing the hottest new styles in customized sport compact vehicles and their accessories.

"Total Automotive Experience"

Come see for yourself. The Canadian International Auto Show is inviting You to visit Toronto, Canada, to personally experience our "Total Automotive Experience".

Here's a summary of the show highlights:

WORLD and NORTH AMERICAN VEHICLE PREMIERES - General Motors will have FIVE World Premieres and Suzuki TWO. • Over fifty 2005 and 2004 production premieres; over twenty concept cars.

Special appearance by GM Vice-Chairman, Bob Lutz

TRIBUTE TO DR. DONALD E. PANOZ, Founder, American LeMans Series • As a member of the press, you are invited to attend the special tribute to Dr. Donald E. Panoz to recognize his tremendous contribution towards motorsports - North and South of the border.

AMERICAN LEMANS SERIES EXHIBIT You'll feel like racing season is already here as you step into the paddock area featuring cars from the AMLS Series: Panoz, Audi, Corvette, Multimatic - all of the teams are there. • 20,000 square feet of exhibit space • Autograph sessions with ALMS champions

DESIGN FORUM: Don't miss the opportunity this year to hear what five innovative design leaders have to say about the new and divergent automotive design directions.

CLASSIC CARS Drool over the fabulous Design Retrospective showcasing cars from the 30's and 40's, including the 1931 Rolls Royce Henley Roadster and the 1933 Lincoln K.B. • Racing fans will love the 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 196, the 1955 Maserati 250F and the 1940 Chevrolet that are part of the exhibit honouring racing legend and five-time world champion Jaun Mannel Fangio.

SPORT COMPACT REVOLUTION: 100,000 square feet of exhibition featuring the hottest new styles in customized sport compact vehicles and their accessories.

4 X 4 TEST TRACK: Here's a chance for potential purchasers to test-drive a vehicle's features and benefits in an off-road environment on Canada's largest 4 x 4 Demonstration Test Track.

THE FACTS

WHAT and WHEN: Press Preview Days: • Wednesday, February 12 & Thursday, February 13, 2003, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Public Days: • Friday, February 14 to Saturday, February 22, 2003, from 10:30 am to 10:00 pm • Sunday, February 23, 2003, from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

WHERE: • South and North Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and Sky Dome, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

PARKING: • Print Media: Park in South MTCC garage. Located west of York Street; south of Bremner Blvd. Parking is free for accredited media during the two Press Preview Days of February 12 and 13, 2003.

• Broadcast Media: satellite trucks can be parked in lot immediately east of ceremonial entrance to South MTCC, 222 Bremner Blvd.

DIRECTIONS TO TORONTO, CANADA: Toronto is Canada's largest city, the capital of the province of Ontario and one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan, safe and progressive cities in the world.

BY AIR Most US airlines fly directly to Toronto, Canada non-stop from the Major US capitals.

BY TRAIN There is first-class service from Detroit, Buffalo, New York directly Into Toronto's main train station. Good news! It is situated right across from the official media hotel - The Fairmont Royal York.

BY CAR The province of Ontario borders both New York and Michigan.

Toronto is a ninety minute drive from Buffalo, NY. From the Fort Erie Border point, take the Queen Elizabeth Highway east to the Gardiner Expressway which will take you into the city centre.

Toronto is a four and a half hour drive from Detroit; MI. From the Windsor border point, take the 401 Highway east until Highway 427. Take the south exit and proceed to the Queen Elizabeth Highway and Gardiner Expressway east bound. Follow signs to city centre.

MONEY: The American dollar is worth 50% more in Canada. Currently, the exchange rate is $1.58. There is an exchange bureau in the North Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

HOTEL: The official media hotel is the Fairmont Royal York. There is a special CIAS room rate of Cdn$159.00 or approximately US$100.00. Please call 1-800-441-1414 to reserve your room under "Canadian International AutoShow. Alternatively, you can visit our web site at www.autoshow.ca and reserve your room on-line.