New York Auto Show Proudly Announces Ferrari Maserati Charity Preview Sponsor

NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2005 -- North America's first and largest-attended auto show proudly announces Gruppo Ferrari Maserati as key sponsor of the New York International Auto Show's annual Gala Preview to benefit the East Side House Settlement. The event, which takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on March 23, promises to deliver a full dose of glamour and excitement as influential leaders of fashion, arts and society join Ferrari and Maserati owners, investment bankers and celebrities for an exclusive show preview.

In addition to the private preview, the event features a cocktail gala for the Benefit Committee, a separate dinner for sponsors and benefactors, a live auction of a Maserati Gran Sport Limited Edition by Sotheby's auctioneer Jamie Niven, a private exhibition of new and vintage Ferraris from road and track, and live aerial performances from AntiGravity. The media sponsor is Esquire magazine.

The night is an extremely high profile occasion for a great cause. All the proceeds from the evening go directly to East Side House Settlement, an important social services agency in the South Bronx. In 2004, the Auto Show event raised nearly $1,000,000 to fund scholarships and education in technology for the residents of Mott Haven, the poorest congressional district in the United States. This year's goal is to raise even more. The funds raised will also support the Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School, which provides students with a college preparatory education in a small academically supportive environment.

Some notable 2004 attendees and Steering Committee members included Jerry Seinfeld, Frederique van der Wal, Tiki Barber, Fe Fendi, Christina & Chris Cuomo, Alexia and Baird Ryan, Susan Fales-Hill, Amanda Hearst and more.

   What: East Side House Settlement Gala Preview of the
   2005 New York International Auto Show

   When: March 23, 2005, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

   Where: Jacob Javits Convention Center

   Dinner Tickets: $1,000
   Cocktail Tickets: $150

   Ticket Sales: (718) 665-5250
   http://www.galapreview.org/

Kicking off the springtime selling season, the 2005 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 the newest vehicles and futuristic concept cars. Nearly 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. NYIAS is owned and produced by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association.

For more information, or to purchase tickets for the New York International Automobile Show online, visit http://www.autoshowny.com/.

                           Important Show Dates

                Press Preview                March 23 & 24
                Dealer Preview               March 24
                Public Sneak Preview         March 25
                Public Show Dates            March 25 - April 3