REMINDER/2002 San Jose International Auto Show

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    WHAT:       Test Drive the New Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.
                Preview the 2002 San Jose International Auto Show.
                Enjoy lunch prepared by the "premier chef in the
                automotive industry."

    DATE:       December 27, 2001

    TIME:       11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    LOCATION:   Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano
                200 E. Hamilton/Campbell
                (1 mile west of Highway 17 at Hamilton exit)

                As a preview to the San Jose International Auto Show
                2002, January 9-13 at the San Jose Convention Center,
                Auto Show producers will host a media test drive of
                the GEM (Global Environmental Vehicle) and offer lunch
                prepared by Adam Sanchez, President of Al Sanchez
                Jeep/VW and winner of the internationally-contested
                2001 Great Gilroy Garlic Cook-Off. Lunch will include
                Mr. Sanchez's award-winning Garlic Marnier Duck
                Potstickers.

                Available for interviews:

                --  GEM corporate representatives

                --  SJ Auto Show Chairman Mark Normandin

                --  SJ Auto Show Producer Bill Schultz

                --  Great Gilroy Garlic Cook-Off Champion Adam
                    Sanchez, "the premier chef in the auto industry"