New York International Show: All 'Tuned' Up

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2004 -- Bigger and bolder, the 2004 New York International Automobile Show's "Urban Tuner and Specialty Vehicle Salon" will feature specially tricked-out cars and trucks outside the Javits Center on the Inner Roadway. The outdoor event, which embraces the "Fast and the Furious" vehicle customization trend, will run from April 9-18.

"Vehicle customization has become one of the most exciting trends in the auto industry, and we wanted to give visitors to the Show a sample of some of the best and most exciting customized cars around," said Candida Romanelli, Show Director.

"So if your looking for the hottest rims, the best in custom paint jobs, or looking for the latest state-of-the-art engine re-management systems, the New York Auto Show is the place to be," continued Romanelli.

The exhibits will feature a number of vehicle manufacturers and major aftermarket equipment suppliers including specialty cars from Acura, Honda, Scion, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru plus aftermarket suppliers like Kleemann USA, RENNtech, Black Forest Concepts, High Performance Systems, Benevento, NAVT-TV, Donz Wheels, Wheel Experts and Automotive Design Variety. The "Urban Tuner and Specialty Vehicle Salon" is sponsored in part by BENZO Magazine and will take place under a huge, specially constructed tent on the Inner Roadway.

Be sure to stop by the Inner Roadway on 11th Avenue between 36-39th Streets in front of the Javits Center to check out the ultimate in tricked-out pocket rockets or top-of-the-line accessorized vehicles.

Kicking off the springtime selling season, the 2004 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 their 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.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the New York International Automobile Show online go to www.autoshowNY.com.

                     Important Show Dates for 2004

             Press Preview:                April 7 & 8
             Dealer/Industry Preview: April 9
             Public Sneak Preview:         April 9 (1pm - 9pm)
             Public Show Dates:            April 9 - 18