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PRESS ACTIVITIES - 2003 New York International Automobile Show

New York, NY (March 2003): In addition to more than 50 new vehicle announcements scheduled during Press Preview, the 2003 New York International Automobile Show (NYIAS) will host a wide range of seminars, symposiums, award programs, competitions and conferences.

Here's a run-down of the main press events expected during this year's Show:

   April 15              Television Bureau of Advertising Conference
   7:45am - 4:30pm       Media registration required,
   Level One,             please contact gary@tvb.org
   Special Events Hall

   April 15              NYIAS Annual Wall Street Dinner
   6:00pm - 9:00pm       Co-hosted by Morgan Stanley
   The Westin Hotel      Media registration limited,
                          please contact nick@samscrispe.com

   April 16              NYIAS/International Motor Press
   *8:00am - 10:20am      Association Breakfast
   Special Events Hall   Keynote Speaker: Nick Scheele - President & Chief
                          Operating Officer Ford Motor Company

                                             *Registration begins at 6:30am

   April 16              Auto Manufacturer's Press Conferences
   10:30am - 4:30pm      Credentials Required
   All Levels

   April 17              Auto Manufacturer's Press Conferences (continued)
   8:00am - 3:00pm       Credentials Required
   All Levels

   April 17              Pontiac "DRIVE AWAY"
   2:30pm
   Inner Roadway

   April 17              Gala Preview to benefit the East Side
   6:00pm - 10:00pm       House Settlement
   North Concourse       Entrance into this event is by ticket only.
                         For ticket information, please contact
                          Eula Johnson at (718) 292-7392.

   April 18              Show Preview for Dealers
   9:00am - 11:00am      Credentials required
   South Concourse

   April 18              Public Sneak Preview Day
   11:00am - 8:00pm      Ticket purchase required

   April 19              NYIAS Opening Day
   9:00am - 11:00am      NHRA racing sensation Bobby Martin performing
   Inner Roadway          with his 3,000 horsepower funny car live in front
                          of the Javits Center.  Bobby will do one of his
                          famous "burn-outs" ... lots of noise, lots of fun.
                          Don't miss it!

   April 22              National Automotive Technology Competition, Day 1
   All Day               All Education Day events are by invitation only.
   Level One, 1E Hall    Media registration limited, please contact
                          nick@samscrispe.com

   April 22              Automotive Career Fair
   9:00am - 2:00pm       First of two days.  Exhibitors from post-secondary
   Level One, 1E Hall     schools, auto manufacturers, suppliers, and
                          government agencies will display products and hold
                          seminars where students can learn about specific
                          positions, salaries and the educational paths
                          needed for a successful career in the automotive
                          industry.  Auto Show tickets will be sold to
                          students participating in the Career Fair for $5.
                         For more information, contact Carole Rogner
                          at (718) 746-5900

   April 23              National Automotive Technology Competition, Day 2
   All Day               Final Day Media registration limited,
   Level One, 1E Hall     contact nick@samscrispe.com

   April 23              Automotive Career Fair, Day 2
   9:00am - 2:00pm       Final Day  (event description on previous page)
   Level One, 1E Hall

   April 24              Women's Automotive Association International
   8:30am - 2:00pm        Annual Spring Meeting & Breakfast and
   Level One, 1D03-1D04   private show viewing

   April 24              Automotive Consumer Action Program (AUTOCAP)
   10:00am - 12:00pm      Spring Conference
   Level One, 1D05-1D06  By invitation only.

   April 25              World Traffic Safety Symposium
   9:30am - 1:00 pm      The Symposium is dedicated to bringing auto
   Level One, 1E Hall     manufacturers, public and private organizations,
                          and the media together to share information and
                          discuss innovative ways to make vehicles and
                          highways safer.
                         Media registration limited, please
                          contact nick@samscrispe.com.

  * All events take place at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
    unless otherwise noted.

                        Important Show Information

    Special Public Sneak Preview:   Friday, April 18 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
    Public Show Dates:              Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27
    Location:                       Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
    Public Show Hours:              Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
                                    Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    Ticket Prices and Information:  $10 adults, $4 children under 12
                                    $1 off general admission tickets
                                     for groups of 10 or more.  Tickets
                                     are available at the door, or
                                     online: www.autoshowNY.com.