2006 North American International Auto Show Introduces New, Convenient Parking System

DETROIT, Jan. 8 -- The 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has partnered with Click and Park to institute a new parking system during NAIAS 2006 Public Days, Jan. 14, 2006-22. Designed to make NAIAS parking easier for attendees, the Click and Park online parking system allows show attendees the convenience of purchasing a parking space in select lots near the NAIAS up to 24 hours prior to attending.

"Our goal is to get attendees to Cobo Center as fast and efficiently as possible," said NAIAS 2006 senior co-chairman Richard Genthe. "Click and Park is an excellent system that has been used at college bowl games, the last two Super Bowls and the World War II Memorial Dedication in Washington D.C. We are excited to institute this innovative system that we hope will make traveling to the NAIAS more convenient for the 800,000 plus annual attendees."

Parking spaces can be purchased through www.ClickandPark.com. The Web site provides access to select Miller Parking, Sterling Group and Park-Rite lots up to 24 hours before each show day and offers personalized directions and various routes to each lot. As each route reaches its anticipated capacity, alternate routes are posted to help disperse the traffic going to Cobo Center. Users will receive an email confirmation and ePermit to print along with customized directions within eight hours of their purchase.

"The prepaid parking system increases customer satisfaction on a variety of levels," said Tony Vitrano, president of Click and Park. "Guests can now enjoy a virtually hassle-free parking experience."

  To purchase a space through Click and Park follow these simple steps:

  1. Go to www.naias.com
  2. Click on "Directions and Travel" and select pre-purchase parking
  3. Select date you plan to attend the NAIAS and click "view event parking"
  4. Select lot from various parking areas
  5. Enter credit card number and personal information
  6. Receive ePermit, parking permit and customized directions via email
  7. Print ePermit and bring with you for selected lot access

Each Click and Park location will also offer a convenient shuttle service to and from Cobo Center. Shuttle details can be found on www.naias.com. If a customer is unable to go online or print their permit, they should contact Click and Park Customer Service directly at 866-330-PARK during business hours of Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. ET.

About Click and Park

The Orlando-based company shares ownership with Gameday Management Group which plans and operates complete transport and parking systems for major events, directing spectators, media, teams, staff, sponsors and corporate clients. Gameday has managed transportation and parking services for such high-profile events as the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games, Super Bowls XXX - XL, Daytona 500 and the 2005 Presidential Inauguration. For additional information visit www.ClickandPark.com.

NAIAS 2006 Official Dates

Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Industry Preview Days will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 13, 2006. The public is encouraged to call 888-838-7500 to be placed on a wait list for tickets to the 2006 Charity Preview. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006.

  The North American International Auto Show

  Rod Alberts - Executive Director

Entering its 18th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris-based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/.

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