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Chicago Tribune Hosting Variety of Events at 2000 Chicago Auto Show

10 February 2000

Chicago Tribune Hosting Variety of Events at 2000 Chicago Auto Show

    CHICAGO, Feb. 10 -- The Chicago Tribune is sponsoring a
number of events and presenting extensive coverage on the 2000 Chicago Auto
Show running from February 11 to 20 at McCormick Place.

    First Friday
    On opening day, Friday, February 11, Chicago Tribune readers receive a
special $3.00 discount on full price admission by presenting the coupon from
the Chicago Tribune.  Additionally, the first 40,000 Friday attendees receive
a commemorative, special edition Chicago Auto Show collectible Hot Wheels
Corvette when they enter the show.

    Women's Day
    Tuesday, February 15 is Women's Day at the 2000 Chicago Auto Show
presented by the Chicago Tribune.  A coupon in the Chicago Tribune can be
presented for a $3.00 discount on a full price admission throughout the day.
Manufacturers will present special workshops and seminars targeted to women
including topics such as maintenance for the non-mechanic, Internet shopping
and purchasing versus leasing of new vehicles.

    Saturn's Safe Wheels Exhibit
    Saturn and the Chicagoland & Northwestern Indiana Saturn Retailers present
the Safe Wheels Program at the Chicago Tribune Auto Show booth.
    The Safe Wheels program is designed to develop partnership programs with
local highs schools, private businesses and public entities providing
educational programs to promote safe driving habits.  Among the presentations:
    -- Sled Car -- demonstration vehicle where participants can feel what it's
like to be in a car accident at 15 miles per hour.
    -- Field Sobriety Test -- demonstration in which participants wear goggles
and they are able to feel and see what its like to be impaired.
    -- Coroner's Exhibit -- video presentation of tragic accidents that inform
the public on preventative safety issues.

    Chicago Tribune Auto Show Sections
    The Chicago Tribune presents comprehensive coverage of the 92nd Chicago
Auto Show in special sections on February 11 and 16 and a special Auto Show
Classified section on February 18.  The special sections include everything
from maps and parking information to automotive reviews and previews from the
Tribune's resident auto expert, Jim Mateja.
    The Chicago Tribune is your complete source of information for the 2000
Chicago Auto Show.