Leading Auto Executives and Designers Introduce All-New Models at LA Auto Show Media Days - January 4 and 5

  WHAT:     Journalists will receive a sneak peek at more than 30 vehicles
            making their World or North American debut during Media Days at
            the LA Auto Show.  From hybrids and crossovers to SUVs and
            powerful sports cars, the automobile industry will be focusing
            its attention on the LA Auto Show to see the newest vehicles and
            emerging trends.

  WHEN:     Wednesday, January 4
            9 a.m. - Keynote Address by Ford's President of The Americas
                     Mark Fields
            10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Press Conferences

            Thursday, January 5
            8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Press Conferences
            9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Featured speaker BMW Group AG Chief of
                                     Design Chris Bangle

  WHERE:    Los Angeles Convention Center
            1201 South Figueroa Street
            Los Angeles, CA  90015

  TRENDS:   Speak with industry experts about:
                 Are economy cars making a comeback?
                 Will crossover vehicles eclipse SUV sales?
                 Hybrids and high horsepower cars... how can both be
                  hot-sellers?

  VISUALS:  - More than 1,000 all-new vehicles; from the $1.2 million
              Bugatti Veyron to the compact Chevrolet Aveo
            - Concept cars like the hydrogen-powered GM Sequel and
              technology-packed Maserati Birdcage 75th

  TV NOTE:  Television crews with microwave trucks or vans may access the
            West Hall Loading Dock (located on Cherry Street at West Pico
            Boulevard) for convenient parking.  Access is strictly limited
            and must be made in advance of arrival.  Please contact Erin
            Guerra.