Cars.com Offers Sneak Peek at Next Year's Top Auto Shows

CHICAGO, Dec. 20 -- Cars.com announced today that it has begun offering sneak previews of next year's first auto shows -- The Greater Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2002 North American International Auto Show in Detroit -- on its award-winning site, www.cars.com .

The Los Angeles Auto Show will be held from Jan. 5-13 and the Detroit Auto Show is scheduled to take place from Jan. 12-21. Both shows combined are expected to attract more than one million visitors. For those who can't make it to the shows or want to get the inside scoop on what's hot, the cars.com editorial team will provide continuous coverage from the show floor.

Beginning today, cars.com visitors can view more than two dozen 2003 and late-model 2002 production vehicles that will be unveiled at next month's auto shows, including BMW's Mini Cooper S, an updated version of the 1960s classic compact, making its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Photos of concept cars, including Saab's long awaited 9X four-seat crossover vehicle, which will make its first U.S. appearance in Detroit, are also available.

``Auto shows like those being held in Los Angeles and Detroit remain immensely popular among car shoppers and enthusiasts,'' said Mitch Golub, General Manager, cars.com. ``Whether you plan to attend one of these shows, or choose to 'visit' from your computer, cars.com enhances your experience by offering previews of the hottest concepts and latest designs. No other auto site offers as extensive continuous news updates from the show floor and hundreds of color photos of the latest vehicle models.''

Visit http://www.cars.com/autoshow2002.html today to read preview articles and view photos of this year's most anticipated cars. Return to the site throughout the duration of the Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows for live updates and continuous coverage with numerous photos. Additional site features include archived coverage of previous shows and a comprehensive auto show calendar. Upcoming shows that will be featured on cars.com include the Chicago Auto Show in February, the New York International Auto Show in April, and the International Motor Show (Geneva, Switzerland) scheduled to launch in March.