MOTOR TREND and AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE to Sponsor 2003 AIADA Dealer of The Year Award

American International Automobile Dealers Association to Honor America's Top Automobile Dealers at its 26th Annual Automotive Congress in Washington, DC

NEW YORK, May 20 -- MOTOR TREND and AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, part of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group, announced today their sponsorship of the 2003 AIADA (American International Automobile Dealers Association) Dealer of the Year Award. Presented at the 26th Annual Automotive Congress in Washington, DC, May 20-21, 2003, the Dealer of the Year Award honors outstanding auto dealers who make tremendous contributions in their communities through civic volunteerism and charitable giving.

"We are proud to be affiliated with AIADA, as we partner with the organization to recognize the important contributions that international automobile dealers make to the industry and the nation," said Lou Mohn, president of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group. "MOTOR TREND and AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE are proven leaders in this field and this is an exciting opportunity for us to lend our support to a key facet of the automotive industry-the dealers."

"Both MOTOR TREND and AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE have come to represent quality, expertise and leadership in automotive content and we welcome their sponsorship of this year's Dealer of the Year Award," said Marianne McInerney, president of the American International Automobile Dealers Association. "These awards pay tribute to all international automobile retailers who do more than just sell and service vehicles. In the cities and towns where their businesses are located, they are also outstanding community and business leaders, generously contributing their time and financial support to local civic, youth and charitable organizations."

Held each May in Washington, DC, the American International Automotive Congress brings together dealers, dealership personnel and industry executives for the industry's largest legislative conference. Attendees receive up-to-the-minute briefings on top issues prior to meeting with members of Congress.

The 2003 Dealer of the Year Award will be presented at the Annual Automotive Congress, May 20-21, 2003, and will be promoted in the September 2003 issues of MOTOR TREND and AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE.

About AIADA

AIADA represents the 10,000 American automobile dealerships that sell and service international nameplate brands Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Saab, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. These retailers have a positive economic impact both nationally and in the local communities they serve, providing nearly 500,000 American jobs.