GM's Bob Lutz to be Keynote Speaker at 13th Annual Auto Interiors Show

DETROIT - Feb. 27, 2006: The 13th annual Auto Interiors Show will launch June 7 when GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz, the company's consummate "product guy," takes to the podium at Cobo Center in Detroit to share his thoughts on GM's turnaround and how interior design is playing a key role in strengthening vehicle sales and brand image.

Lutz joins a solid two-day roster of speakers and conference sessions that will cover a full range of topics related to interiors, from interior economics and safety; to interior design and branding; to electronics, in-car entertainment and materials.

On Thursday, June 8, top OEM purchasing executives will have an open forum with suppliers on their purchasing strategies and supplier relations in 2006. The panel will be moderated by Dr. John Henke, president and CEO of Planning Perspectives, Inc., a firm that specializes in studying buyer-supplier relations.

The show also will feature an Exhibition of products and technologies from some of the industry's most innovative interiors suppliers.

In addition, the 7th annual Auto Interior of the Year awards is being held to honor the leading automakers' interior designs, features and technologies in North American vehicles in six categories: Popular-price cars, popular- priced CUVs, popular-priced trucks, premium-priced cars, premium-priced CUVs and premium-priced trucks. The awards this year will also recognize the Best Navigation System, Best Instrument Cluster, Best Sound System, Best Seating, Best Interior Innovation and, in recognition of the ever-growing importance of passenger comfort details, Best Cupholder. A reception for OEM and supplier executives and the news media will be held following the awards presentation on June 7.

For more details on the show, such as the conference session line-up and important times for the event, go to http://www.autointeriors.com/ .

About the Auto Interiors Show

Now in its 13th year, The Auto Interiors Show is presented by Ward's Automotive Group and is the industry's leading trade show and conference for vehicle interiors. It spotlights the latest innovations in vehicle technology and design to help suppliers respond to increasing OEM demands and changing consumer preferences. It features exhibits of leading suppliers who showcase trendsetting products and materials with a view to the future of vehicle interiors.