The Consumer Reports 2005 Auto Media Day; Friday, March 4, 10 A.M., East Haddam, Connecticut

--The Consumer Reports:

WHAT:       A day of fast cars, burning tires, and nitro! It's the
            Consumer Reports 2005 April Auto Issue Media Day. Take a
            thrill ride around the most exclusive auto test track in
            the world. Experience a day behind-the-scenes the Consumer
            Reports Auto Test Center, where engineers will personally
            demonstrate how CR tests cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans
            for acceleration, braking, handling, accommodations, and
            much more. Watch bumpers endure the "bumper basher." Ride
            up "Rock Hill"-a 120-foot climb up 300-tons of boulders,
            specifically designed to test 4WD systems in SUVs and
            pickup trucks. Discuss CR's consumer-focused testing and
            reliability surveys during lunch with Senior Director
            David Champion and his engineers.

WHEN:       Friday March 4 at 10:00 AM. Space is limited and
            registration is required. If you would like to register
            please reply to this email or call: Alberto Rojas at
            914-378-2434 by February 25. No one will be admitted to
            the facilities without prior registration. Transportation
            will be provided from NYC.

WHERE:      The 327-acre Consumer Reports Auto Test Center in East
            Haddam, Connecticut. Take a virtual tour of the Auto Test
            Center at www.ConsumerReports.org/pressroom
  https://www.cu-vpn.org/pressroom,DanaInfo=www.ConsumerReports.org+
            and click on the Red Car.

WHO:        Meet the entire Consumer Reports Auto Team, including:
            David Champion, Senior Director, Auto Test Department
            Rik Paul, Automotive editor 

MORE:       Consumer Reports has been source of expert, unbiased,
            automotive information since 1936. Consumer Reports
            maintains its IMPARTIALITY by buying all the cars it
            tests, accepting no ads, and barring the commercial use of
            its reports. Consumer Reports' automotive EXPERTS test all
            cars at 327-acre track and on public roads, for
            performance, convenience, and comfort, with safety in
            mind. Consumer Reports surveys its subscribers to provide
            RELEVANT information on auto reliability, dealer
            satisfaction, and more. Consumer Reports is published by
            Consumers Union, an INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT champion for
            consumers.
            The Consumer Reports 2005 Auto Media Day is limited to
            members of the media only. Registration is required. All
            contents of the April issue of Consumer Reports are
            embargoed until Monday, March 7 at 6pm EST.