Make It Double With Two Top London Shows

London – June 16, 2008: The multi award-winning British International Motor Show sponsored by Zurich Connect has joined forces with the hugely successful King Tutankhamun exhibition “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs” at The O2, to offer visitors an amazing deal on combination tickets to see both events. Adult tickets start at £21.50, making this a fantastic way to see the UK’s two biggest exhibitions this summer for one great price.

With the two shows located so close together, the combo ticket means visitors can experience two of London’s most exciting events all in one day, or over one action-packed weekend! For families looking to spend some exhilarating time together this summer, the combination ticket offers great value and fantastic savings off standard admission prices.

Featuring over 130 priceless artefacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun and other fascinating ancient Egyptian ancestral burial sites in the Egyptian Valley of the Kings, “Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of The Pharaohs” at The O2 is well on its way to shattering box office attendance records, with over one million tickets sold to date. More information is available at www.visitlondon.com/tut.

The British International Motor Show is an 11-day motoring extravaganza and kicks off on 23 July at ExCeL. As a world class motor show, it brings glamour, excitement and innovation to the capital and is expected to attract over half a million people.

With over 600 cars, 60 car marques, plenty of global premieres and interactive features, the Show promises something for everyone, from car enthusiasts to families looking for an exciting day out.

British International Motor Show Marketing Director Kirsty Perkinson said, “This year’s show is set to be bigger and more exciting than ever before. Whilst we have the largest collection of cars under one roof in the UK, the Show is not just for petrol-heads. Combined with the astounding King Tutankhamun exhibition at The O2, you’ll not be stuck for something to do this summer!”

Visitors to the British International Motor Show can also look forward to:

The Heritage Enclosure and Parade: A unique driving display of high performance supercars from the last five decades.

The Autoglym Supercar Paddock: Get up close and personal with some of the most exotic, expensive and highly revered performance cars on the planet.

Land Rover's Ultimate Experience: Driven by an instructor, take part in an awe-inspiring, gravity-defying climb up a ten metre high mountain, negotiate treacherous side slopes and hair raising descents or drive yourself on the 'mini' terrapod off road course.

Dreamscape: Honda Live Action Arena: A live-action stunt show in a 3,500-capacity purpose built Motor Theatre.

The Marine Experience: National Boat Shows provide an incredible line up of boats, ranging from million pound yachts and motor cruisers to more affordable ribs and sailing dinghies.

The Co-operative Greener Driving Pavilion & Electric Vehicle Village: An interactive showcase of green innovations, exciting new automotive technologies, a seminar area, tips on greener driving and an impressive collection of the latest electric cars.

The Motor Show Music Festival: Live acts perform late night concerts each night of the Show, including UB40, Status Quo, Squeeze, Meatloaf, Blondie and Jools Holland featuring Marc Almond. The full line up can be found at www.britishmotorshow.co.uk.

Tickets are sold separately and include free access to The British International Motor Show.

Careers Zone: Land your dream job in the motor industry with experts from all levels and sectors on hand to give practical advice on every thing from manufacturing and engineering to repair to technical accreditation.

My Car is the Star: A wall of fame will host hundreds of photographs of Brits with their own cars and one lucky person will win the opportunity to display their car at the Show. To be on the wall, and be in with a chance of winning the top spot, send a photograph of you and your car to mycaristhestar@britishmotorshow.co.uk.

Peugeot Driving School: Children over four years old can race around the little roads in mini carts and learn to drive at this quirky driving school, and even get a little driving licence.

Garmin Great British Drives: Experience the sights, smells and sounds of some of the most breathtaking driving routes in the British Isles.