Tickets Available for an Exclusive Premier Viewing of the 2007 Cleveland Auto Show

CLEVELAND, Feb. 1, 2007 -- The Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association presents a "Night of Lights" Hollywood-style Charity Fundraiser & 2007 Cleveland Auto Show Preview to benefit three local organizations on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007.

The 2007 Cleveland Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com, opens to the public on Saturday, Feb. 24 and runs through Sunday, March 4 at the I-X Center. Parking is free.

"Guests will enjoy star, red-carpet treatment and an exclusive premier viewing of the Cleveland Auto Show before it opens to the public," said Kirt Frye, show chairman and president of Sunnyside Automotive Group. "In addition, new this year, guests can try their skill at charitable Vegas-style cash gaming."

A "Night of Lights" will raise money for the Epilepsy Association, Western Reserve Historical Society, and Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Tickets cost $250 per person, which includes lavish gourmet dining, cocktails and signature martini bars.

New for 2007, guests can try their skills at charitable Vegas-style cash gaming -- Blackjack and Texas hold'em -- mingle with celebrities, and bid on silent and live auction items.

Some of the auction items include: 2008 Super Bowl XLII package with two tickets to the game, roundtrip airfare and four nights hotel accommodations at Park Plaza Hotel in Phoenix, Ariz.; 2007 New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week package with two invitations to a select runway show, roundtrip airfare, and three nights at The Bryant Park Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Midtown Manhattan; and a Florida cruise on a Viking 55 motor yacht with roundtrip airfare to Ft. Myers, Fla.

"The generosity of Fifth Third Bank, FirstMerit Bank, Huntington National Bank and National City Bank make it possible for Cleveland Auto Show Charities to donate 100 percent of the proceeds raised from the event," said Gary S. Adams, president of the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association.

     The general public encouraged to attend 2007 Cleveland Auto Show
                        Hollywood-style fundraiser

  EVENT:  A "Night of Lights" Hollywood-style Auto Show Preview & Fundraiser
  TIME & DATE:  5:30 -- 11 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, 2007
  BENEFITS:  Epilepsy Association, Western Reserve Historical Society, and
             Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
  LOCATION:  I-X Center
  COST:  $250
  DRESS:  Black-tie encouraged
  CONTACT:  For ticket information, contact Aliesha Johnson at 440.746.1500
            or ajohnson@gcada.org

  2007 Cleveland Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com

  Public Show Dates: Saturday, Feb. 24 -- Sunday, March 4, 2007

  Hours:
  --  Friday & Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  --  Sundays: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  --  Monday - Thursday: Noon to 10 p.m.

  Location:  I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135

  Official Web Site: clevelandautoshow.com sponsored by BP

  Toll Free Information Hotline: 1.866.291.1415

  Box Office Prices:
  --  Adults $12
  --  Seniors/Preteens $9.50
  --  Senior Weekday Special (62+) $9 (Monday - Friday, noon to 5 p.m.)
  --  Children 6 & under FREE when accompanied by an adult.

Admission includes a 2007 official souvenir program - a $5 value. Buy advance tickets at clevelandautoshow.com.

Free Parking: FREE PARKING is available to all visitors throughout the show.

  -FREE PARKING-

   CONTACT: Chuck Cyrill
   OFFICE: 440.746.1500
   MOBILE: 216.218.8027
   cycrill@gcada.org