Motor Trend 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year Press Conference / Event At the California International Auto Show

                   Wednesday, October 29th @ 10:00 a.m.

   WHAT:   MOTOR TREND will officially unveil its choice for the coveted
           title of 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year during a press
           conference/event at the California International Auto Show (CIAS)
           in Anaheim, CA.

           Bestowed annually to the vehicle that best demonstrates dominance
           in the categories of significance, superiority, and value, the
           title of MOTOR TREND's Sport/Utility of the Year is a world-
           renowned distinction in the automotive industry.

   WHO:    In a formal presentation ceremony, MOTOR TREND's Executive
           Editor, Matt Stone, will present the Golden Caliper award to
           the winning manufacturer.  President of the PRIMEDIA Consumer
           Automotive Group Lou Mohn will also be on hand to deliver opening
           remarks at the press conference.

   WHERE:  The Anaheim Convention Center - Ballroom E
           800 West Katella Avenue - Anaheim, CA

   WHEN:   Wednesday October 29, 2003
           Press Conference begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. PT

   MORE:   - MOTOR TREND will officially unveil the winner of the
             internationally coveted 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year award at
             a formal presentation ceremony

           - Lou Mohn, President of the PRIMEDIA Consumer Automotive Group,
             will be available to comment on the prestige, integrity and
             significance of the award in the automotive industry
           - Matt Stone will also be available for comment on testing
             guidelines and procedures
           - Additionally, a high-level executive from winning manufacturer
             will be available for comment and photos

   MEDIA CONTACT/PRESS RSVP:
   Michelle Alvarez, 703-362-5434, malvarez@sloanepr.com
   Jocelyn Johnson, 212-446-1867, jjohnson@sloanepr.com

   ***PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST***

  About MOTOR TREND

MOTOR TREND, a PRIMEDIA publication, was founded in 1949 and has a circulation of 1.27 million and a total readership of 7.1 million. Internationally recognized as the world's #1 automotive authority, MOTOR TREND is one of the leading brands in automotive publishing. The MOTOR TREND brand is comprised of motortrend.com; MOTOR TREND Television; MOTOR TREND Radio; Truck Trend; MOTOR TREND International Auto Shows; MOTOR TREND en Espanol; and the renowned MOTOR TREND Car, Sport/Utility and Truck of the Year Awards program.

PRNewswire -- Oct. 27