Galpin Motors, Tyron Automotive Group USA and SEMA's International Auto Salon (IAS) Select JMPR for Public Relations Projects

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., March 24 -- Galpin Motors, Inc., Tyron Automotive Group USA, and the International Auto Salon (IAS) have retained the services of JMPR, Inc. for a series of public relations projects in 2003.

Galpin Motors, headquartered in North Hills, Calif., is America's #1 Ford dealer. It is renowned for its extensive selection of "Galpinized" vehicles -- individually styled and customized cars, trucks, and SUVs, built to exacting quality standards to satisfy any consumer request. Its Galpin Premier Collection, including Jaguar, Volvo, Lincoln and Aston Martin, is situated in a state-of-the art, expansive galleria setting and provides extensive on-site amenities for the car-buying public. JMPR will provide media relations services for the company, its various "Galpinized" vehicles and its special programs.

Tyron Automotive Group USA, located in North Hollywood, Calif., is the U.S. affiliate of the well-respected British manufacturer of run-flat tire technologies. The company's patented Tyron Wheel Safety Bands, originally developed in Europe for use on large trucks to reduce the effects of catastrophic tire failure, are now available at new car dealers in the United States, for use on passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs. JMPR will coordinate media relations projects promoting the company's latest vehicle technologies and expanding U.S. dealer lineup.

The 2003 International Auto Salon (IAS), presented by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), is the largest consumer show for the rapidly growing sport compact performance segment of the automotive and accessory and specialty equipment industry. For 2003 the IAS show moves to the Los Angeles Convention Center and is scheduled for April 25-27. JMPR will assist with pre-event promotion and on-site projects at this year's event that will feature hundreds of customized sport compact cars, and the latest parts and accessories.

JMPR ( www.jmprpublicrelations.com ) is based in Woodland Hills and was founded in 1977. Its clients, covering a wide variety of automotive and lifestyle industries, include Automobili Lamborghini, Boyd Gaming Corporation, Coker Tire Company, The Discovery Channel (Monster Garage), Hagerty Insurance, Meguiar's, Mid America Direct, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the Petersen Automotive Museum, RM Auctions, Shelby American and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).