New York International Auto Show Releases 2004 Dates

America's Longest-Running Auto Show Opens to the Public April 9th

NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has set the dates for the 2004 New York International Automobile Show.

The Auto Show public dates are Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 18 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Prior to the public opening, the Show will host Press Preview Days on Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8. Dealer/Industry Preview will be held on Friday, April 9.

"New York is home to most major national and international media outlets, and provides a great opportunity for auto companies to show off future and current products, as well as any new safety, technological, or environmental initiatives," said GNYADA president Mark Schienberg.

Kicking off the springtime selling season, the 2004 New York International Auto Show will feature an impressive collection of cutting-edge design and remarkable innovation. More than four floors of displays from the world's automakers will feature their newest vehicles and futuristic concept cars. More than 1,000 cars and trucks will be on display at the Javits Center, filling 846,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition, dozens of World and North American vehicle debuts are expected at the Show.

                      Important Show Dates for 2004

               Press Preview:              April 7 & 8
               Dealer/Industry Preview:    April 9
               Public Sneak Preview:       April 9 (1pm - 9pm)
               Public Show Dates:          April 9 - 18

2003 World (Production Debuts): Buick Rendezvous Ultra, Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Malibu Maxx, Ford Escape Hybrid, Ford Mustang 40th Anniversary Edition, Ford Mustang Cobra, Ford Mustang Mystichrome, Isuzu Axiom (direct injection engine), Isuzu Ascender SUV (five passenger edition), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Freedom Edition announcement, Kia Amanti sedan, Land Rover G4 Edition Discovery, Land Rover G4 Edition Freelander, Lincoln Town Car Ballistic Protection Series, Mitsubishi Diamante, Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Nissan 350Z Roadster, Nissan Pathfinder Armada SUV, Nissan Titan Crew Cab pickup, Range Rover Westminster, Saturn VUE Red Line, Subaru Baja Turbo, Toyota Solara coupe, Toyota Prius, VW Jetta Wolfsburg edition, Bufori MKIII.

World (Concept Debuts): Acura TL sedan, Chevy Malibu Maxx SS concept, Chrysler 300C sedan, Ford Futura sedan announcement, Lexus HPX, Lincoln Navigator K, Mercury Mariner SUV, Saab 9-2 announcement. World (Corporate): New Jaguar corporate identity launched, Mercedes-Benz's Smart brand to enter N. American market. North American (Production Debuts): BMW 745i/Li Sport Package, Ferrari Challenge Stradale, Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes CLK Cabriolet, MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works edition, Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, Porsche 911 GT3, Saab 9-3 convertible. North American (Concept): Mazda MX-Sportif, Volvo Versatility Concept wagon.