Give the Gift He's Sure to Enjoy: Discount Tickets to the Upcoming New York Auto Show

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2003 -- Many men dream about getting a car as a gift for the holidays. Can't decide which brand of new car to give to your loved one this holiday season? Why not give them the choice of nearly one thousand of the hottest new cars and trucks on the planet? The New York International Auto Show is pleased to offer advanced tickets for next spring's show (April 9 - 18, 2004). With over 1 million people attending the Show each year, chances are that someone on your list would like to visit the Show and see all the latest vehicles in the world...all under one roof!

What's more, it's never been easier to buy advanced Show tickets as gifts.

They make perfect stocking stuffers and are available for purchase online. Online tickets are printable from your computer by logging onto the N Y International Auto Show website: www.autoshowNY.com. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age, but for a limited time from now until December 31st, 2003, the Adult online tickets are being offered at one dollar off the regular price! Child tickets are not discounted however.

"The Auto Show is one of the biggest, most exciting events in New York," said show director, Candida Romanelli. "We're proud to offer advanced online tickets this year so gift-givers have the opportunity to give something really unique and fun this holiday season."

In addition, the Show's centennial anniversary book, "100 Years of New Concepts, Debuts, and World Firsts: A History of the New York International Auto Show", is also available for purchase by telephone. The 200-page, full color paperback gives auto enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the thrills and excitement of a century of New York Shows. Book price is $ 19.95 plus $ 7.95 for shipping.

To order printable show tickets, log on to www.autoshowNY.com after December 1.

  To order the 100th anniversary book, call (718) 746-5300.

                        Important Show Information

             Public Sneak Preview   April 9 (1pm - 9pm)
             Public Show Dates      April 9 - 18
             Public Show Hours      Sundays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
                                    Monday - Saturday  11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
             Location               Jacob Javits Convention Center
             Ticket Prices and
              Information           $12 adults, $4 children under 12
                                    General admission tickets can be
                                    purchased online at www.autoshowNY.com,
                                    or at the door. $1 off general admission

                                    tickets for groups of 10 or more: call
                                    (718)746-5300 to purchase group tickets.

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

                            www.autoshowNY.com