All Roads Lead to the New York International Auto Show

But How Should You Get There & Where Should You Park?

NEW YORK - March 11, 2006: Automobiles are unquestionably the main attraction at the 2006 New York International Automobile Show, to be held April 14 - 23, 2006 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City; yet, many show-goers do not actually drive to the Auto Show, and those who do aren't sure where to park their car once they have arrived. To help, Show organizers are offering the following tips on transportation bargains, discounted tickets, easy parking, and more.

Show Times

The 2006 New York Auto Show is open Monday-Friday and both Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM and both Sundays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Ticket Sales

Tickets are on sale now at www.autoshowny.com and will be available on-site at the Javits Center during the Show. The price of admission is $14 for adults and $4 for children under 12. A group discount of $1 off each ticket is given to groups of 10 or more adults. For more information, please call 718-746-5300, ext. 242.

Parking

A complimentary shuttle bus will run from the Manhattan Plaza Parking Garage on 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Aves to the Javits Center on the following schedule: Mon-Fri: 6pm-11pm * Sat: 11am-11pm and Sun: 10am-7pm. The Manhattan Plaza offers over 1000 spaces and is open 7 days a week. Please visit www.autoshowny.com for other parking garages in the Javits vicinity. Members Express cardholders can apply for discounted year round parking in Edison Garages located at 9th Ave and 33rd Street; on 9th Ave between 35th & 36th Streets, and other locations around Manhattan.

Getting to the Show by Rail

Metro North Railroad is offering a special event package, including discounted rail fare and Auto Show tickets. Adults will be charged the applicable excursion rail fare, plus $12 for Show admission. Children ages 5-11 will be charged .75 cents each way on any off-peak train when accompanied by a parent or guardian (four children per adult; additional children pay applicable excursion fare), and will be charged $2.50 for show admission. Rail and show ticket packages are available at all Metro-North ticket offices, ticket machines, and online at http://www.mta.info/ only. The special excursion ticket package will not be sold on-board trains or at the Show's ticket booths. Metro-North commutation ticket holders and employees with valid rail passes can purchase the event ticket from any station on the Harlem, Hudson or New Haven lines that have ticket offices.

In addition, entry forms will be available at the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association's (GNYADA) exhibit, located in the Galleria Shopping Mall at the Auto Show, offering a chance to win a seven-day European vacation for two, including airfare and hotel. The drawing for a winner will be held on April 23rd at the GNYADA exhibit. Additional information on Metro- North Service is available by calling 800-METRO-INFO or, in New York City, 212-532-4900 or by visiting http://www.mta.info/.

The Long Island Rail Road offers a special Auto Show discount package, including rail fare and admission to the show, at a cost of $24 in zones 1-10, $30 zones 12-14, children ages 5-11 $4 any zone (package must be purchased in advance at an LIRR Ticket office). As a special Auto Show promotion the LIRR will distribute entry forms for a special drawing offering a trip for two to Puerto Rico. Additional LIRR information is available in New York City at 718-217-LIRR; in Nassau at 516-822-LIRR; and in Suffolk at 631-231-LIRR or online at http://www.mta.info/.

Handicapped Access

The Javits Center is handicapped accessible. For more information about the New York International Auto Show, visit www.autoshowny.com, or call the Information Hotline for pre-recorded information: 800-282-3336.

            Important Show Dates

   Press Preview           April 12 and April 13
   Dealer Preview          April 13
   Public Sneak Preview    April 14
   Public Show Dates       April 14 - April 23