Auto Club to Demonstrate Advanced Technology Vehicles

    --Auto Club of Southern California

WHAT:             Since average gas prices have exceeded $2 per
                  gallon, vehicles that are powered by something other
                  than gasoline or use advance technology to increase
                  fuel economy may be of interest to some commuters.

                  As part of its commitment to cleaner air and
                  advancing automotive technology, the Auto Club will
                  demonstrate six alternative fuel and advance
                  technology vehicles the majority of which are now
                  available to California consumers.

                  Each vehicle will be part of a larger, international
                  showcase of 60 advance technology vehicles called
                  the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in the fall. The
                  Auto Club is the technical consultant and official
                  measurements judge for the Bibendum, and will grade
                  each vehicle on handling, acceleration, noise and
                  fuel economy. The vehicles also will race from Los
                  Angeles to Las Vegas in October.

WHO:              Automobile Club of Southern California engineers and
                  Michelin representatives who will test drive
                  vehicles with reporters and provide background on
                  the viability of these types of vehicles for general
                  consumer use.

WHEN:             10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001

WHERE:            Auto Club Headquarters
                  2601 South Figueroa Street (at Adams Blvd.)
                  Los Angeles, CA