Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia and SEPTA Announce Partnership

E. NORRITON, Pa., Dec. 16, 2002; The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) and SEPTA announced today an agreement for SEPTA to provide discounted weekday tickets to the 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show and offer a specially designed discounted rail pass -- the "Turbo Pass." For the fourth year in a row, the ADAGP will donate one dollar from every ticket sold to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

"Partnering with SEPTA will make it easier than ever for Delaware Valley residents to arrive in style at the 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show, parked at the Pennsylvania Convention Center January 11-19," said Jay Haenn, Chairman of the 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show and owner of Lansdale Chrysler Jeep. "Philadelphia loves its Auto Show and last year a record 234,000 people filled the Convention Center raising $234,000 for The Children's Hospital. This partnership with SEPTA will provide ease of access through public transportation and we anticipate a stronger showing at the 2003 show than ever before!"

Discounted tickets for the 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show are available at 75 SEPTA sales offices throughout the Delaware Valley. Discounted ticket prices are $8.00 for adult admission and $6.00 for child/senior admissions - up to a $2 discount compared to same-day, box office prices. The tickets can be redeemed for admission into the Auto Show, weekdays, January 13-17. SEPTA and the ADAGP are also making available a "Turbo Pass" that can be purchased for an additional $8.00 which entitles riders to unlimited, one-day travel on SEPTA buses, trolleys and trains from January 11-19. "Turbo Passes" are not valid on SEPTA Regional Rail Trains arriving in Center City Philadelphia prior to 9:30 a.m.

"Taking a SEPTA bus, trolley or train is the most time- and cost-efficient way to get to the Auto Show and we strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to use our system," said Faye Moore, General Manager of SEPTA. "SEPTA services will take you directly to the doors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center - what could be easier?"

Beginning immediately, both the discounted admission ticket and SEPTA "Turbo Pass" are available at 75 SEPTA Sales Offices including:

SEPTA 15th Street Store SEPTA 69th & Market Street Sales Office SEPTA Broad Street & Olney Avenue Sales Office SEPTA Transit Museum Store at 1234 Market Street, Lobby SEPTA Railroad Ticket Offices As a special added bonus, consumers that visit SEPTA's Transit Museum Store and display their "Turbo Pass" will receive 10 percent off any Transit Museum Store merchandise purchase.

"We encourage everyone to take time and enjoy the beauty and the festivities of the Show," said Haenn. "Stay overnight at one of the many wonderful hotels in our City, enjoy the tastes, sights, and sounds of Philadelphia. Come enjoy all that the Auto Show has to offer."

About the Show

The 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show parks at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from January 11-19. This year's show will have hundreds of concept, classic, luxury, new production and exotic vehicles. Produced by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), the 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show will feature more than 700 vehicles from more than 40 participating manufacturers.

"Whether you are looking for a luxury or economy vehicle this year's show is all about style, featuring vehicles for every budget," said Haenn.

The 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show hours are:

noon to 10 p.m. on weekdays 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays In addition to the SEPTA locations, advance tickets are also available at the PNC Branch located in the lobby of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Box Office Admission, at the Show, is $10.00 for adults, $6.00 for children (7-12) and free for children six and under. Senior citizens (62 and over) receive a special admission price of $6.00 on weekdays only.

For more than a decade, the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia has supported the extraordinary work of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, one of the finest pediatric hospitals in the nation. This support is exhibited through the Association's contribution scheduled to reach $2.5 million by the year 2005. Last year, the ADAGP extended its involvement with children and unveiled CARing for Kids, the formalized program in which the association supports Children's Hospital and other child-related causes in the Philadelphia five-county area.

On Friday evening, January 10, from 7-11:30 p.m., the ADAGP will host the Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala. For just $125 per person, guests can preview the show before it opens to the public and enjoy food, drink and entertainment. All proceeds benefit The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

For more information about the 2003 Philadelphia International Auto Show, visit the show's official Web site at www.phillyautoshow.com. For information about the Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala, visit www.blacktietailgate.com.

About the ADAGP

The ADAGP, established in 1904, is the oldest association of its kind in the nation. The association, comprised of 220 franchised new car and truck dealers throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, leads lobbying efforts, provides education and training seminars, conducts a Sales Training Academy to recruit new individuals into the retail automotive industry, and owns and produces the Philadelphia International Auto Show.

About SEPTA

SEPTA regional rail lines operate directly to the doors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. In addition, 12 SEPTA bus routes, the Center City PHLASH, the Broad Street and Market-Frankford subway/elevated lines and subway-surface trolley routes are only a short walk away from the Convention Center. For additional information call the SEPTA Travel Information Center at (215) 580-7800 or visit www.septa.org.

About The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is ranked today as the best pediatric hospital in the nation by a comprehensive Child magazine survey. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals and pioneering major research initiatives, Children's Hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.