From Science to Science Fiction; Nissan Engineer to Illustrate the Past, Present and Future of Automotive Safety

Bob Yakushi, director of product safety, regulatory and accessory
quality at Nissan North America, Inc., will discuss Nissan's safety
innovations and the automotive industry's technology trends that
affect the safety of drivers and passengers at the Washington
Automotive Press Association (WAPA) luncheon on Wednesday, November
19, 2003.
Yakushi is responsible for analyzing product safety issues for current
and future models in the areas of strategy, design, direction and
testing for Nissan North America and global markets. He also acts as a
safety spokesperson for Nissan.

Who:        Bob Yakushi, Nissan North America
            Director of Product Safety, Regulatory and Accessory
            Quality

What:       Yakushi is presenting "Nissan Safety Innovation," as part
            of the WAPA's "From Science to Science Fiction" luncheon

Where:      National Press Club
            529 14th Street NW
            Washington, DC 20045

When:       November 19, 2003
            12:00 p.m. -- Lunch
            1:00 p.m. -- Presentation

Cost:       Lunch -- $25 for WAPA members, $30 for non members

Contact:    For more information and to RSVP contact:
            Cathy Orme at 301-320-4236 or Beth Mallard at 202-312-1084