New York Auto Show Launches Members Express Club(TM)

Pre-Show Access, Express Entry, VIP Lounges, Discounts and More

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 -- Early access to the Show floor, VIP lounges, and discounted merchandise are just some of the benefits of joining the New York International Automobile Show's new and exclusive Members Express Club(TM) launched this week.

"The Members Express Club(TM) is a unique club designed to provide red- carpet treatment for its members at the Show, as well as a range of unique and exclusive special discounts and services year round," said Show Director, Candida Romanelli.

"For the show visitor who would like to receive special perks while at the Show, the Members Express Club(TM) is the perfect answer. One benefit is being able to walk the Show floor an hour before it opens to the general public. It is a truly unique experience and one that I think will appeal to people who aren't used to waiting on line," added Romanelli.

For a special introductory annual membership fee of $20 for individuals and $30 for families (2 adults, 2 children), Club members will receive a membership card which gives them access to the following ever-growing list of benefits:

        * Early Show entry on Fri & Sat VIP lounges at the Show
        * Exclusive Club merchandise
        * Special offer from PC Magazine
        * $1 off at Dream Photo
        * Special on-line newsletter
        * Discounts at Oasis Day Spa, Manhattan
        * Members Express web pages
        * Discount at Edison Park Fast Garages
        * Free hot dog at the Show
        * Show merchandise discounts
        * Free gift at the Manhattan Mall

Members Express Club card holders are encouraged to purchase Show tickets online before arriving at the Show in order to avoid waiting on line for tickets. Club members with e-tickets can walk straight onto the Show floor via exclusive entrances by showing their Members Express Club membership card. The fee for joining the Members Express Club(TM) does not include the cost of entry to the Show.

In addition to the large number of available perks during the Show's 10- day run, Members Express Club(TM) cardholders can enjoy year-round savings at venues throughout New York City including our express discount voucher service for Edison Park Fast garages and discounts on selected services at Oasis Day Spa locations in Manhattan. For a complete list of services, vendors, discounts and benefits visit the Members Express Club(TM) homepage at http://www.autoshowny.com/. Club members will be notified of new services by email.

Members Express Club(TM) is a unique program and the latest in a long line of innovative and exciting industry firsts created by the 106-year old Show to surprise and excite the more than 1.2 million automobile enthusiasts that attend the Show each year.

The program will be launched this week with an email campaign to subscribers of the popular NYIAS e-newsletter "Overdrive" and online at http://www.autoshowny.com/.

Kicking off the springtime selling season, the 2006 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. 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. 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            April 12 & 13
              Public Sneak Preview     April 14
              Public Show Dates        April 14 - April 23