Public Sneak Preview - 2004 New York International Auto Show, Friday, April 9

NEW YORK, March 31 -- Car enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a Special Public Sneak Preview of the 2004 New York International Automobile Show on Friday, April 9 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. The nation's first Auto Show will open its doors a day early to allow the Tri-state area's most car crazy fans an opportunity to preview the Show before it officially opens on Saturday, April 10th at 11:00 a.m.

"The Show is literally bursting at the seams with the latest cars and trucks, dozens of which have never been seen anywhere else in the world," said Mark Schienberg, president of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, the organization which owns and operates the show. "In addition to almost 1,000 cars and trucks, this year's sneak preview visitors will also be able to enjoy a huge collection of futuristic concept cars, exotic sports car, and tricked-out street cars," he continued.

Advanced Sneak Preview tickets are available online at www.autoshowNY.com and will be available at the door on April 9.

                        Important Show Information

   Public Sneak Preview              Friday, April 9 (1 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
   Auto Show Dates                   Friday, April 9 - Sunday, April 18

   Public Show Hours                 Sundays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
                                     Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

   Location                          Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
                                     11th Avenue between 34th & 39th Streets

   Ticket Prices and Information     $12 adults, $4 children under 12.
                                     $1 off general admission tickets for
                                      groups of 10 or more.

     Tickets are available at the door or online: www.autoshowNY.com.

      Auto Show Hotline: (800) 282-3336 (recorded information only)