2006 North American International Auto Show Charity Preview Expected To Raise $6.8 Million For Children's Charities

Sixth Consecutive Year Over $6 Million Raised

DETROIT, Jan. 13 -- The NAIAS 2006 Charity Preview celebrating "30 Years of Caring for Kids" is expected to raise $6.8 million for 11 local charities. Each year, the black tie gala gathers together the who's who of the automotive industry with numerous surprise celebrity guests to raise money for children's charities throughout SE Michigan.

"We are so pleased that the NAIAS Charity Preview has been able to raise more than $57 million since 1989 benefiting so many children," said NAIAS 2006 senior co-chairman Richard Genthe. "Beneath the glitz, glamour and celebrity sightings all of our attendees support this event for one reason - the kids."

This year, the 30th annual NAIAS Charity Preview will be contributing $6.8 million to aid local charities bringing the total to $64 million. This is the sixth consecutive year we've raised over $6 million.

"The Charity Preview is a terrific event; it's the party of the year in Detroit," said David Sowerby, C.F.A., portfolio manager and chief market analyst at Loomis Sayles & Co. "Selling nearly 17,000 tickets is wonderful given the fact that during 2005, people have given generously to many charities including the Tsunami and hurricane relief funds among others."

  Charities benefiting from Charity Preview include:
  *  Barat Child and Family Services
  *  Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan
  *  Boys Hope/Girls Hope of Detroit
  *  The Children's Center
  *  Children's Services of Northeast Guidance Center Assistance League
  *  Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation
  *  Detroit Institute for Children
  *  Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL)
  *  Easter Seals Michigan
  *  Judson Center
  *  March of Dimes

  NAIAS 2006 Official Dates

Press Preview Days will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, through Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006. Industry Preview Days will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. The Charity Preview will be held Friday evening, Jan. 13, 2006. The public is encouraged to call 888-838-7500 for tickets to the 2006 Charity Preview. Public Days are Saturday, Jan. 14, through Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006.

  The North American International Auto Show
  Rod Alberts - Executive Director

Entering its 18th year as an international event, the North American International Auto Show is among the most prestigious auto shows in the world, and is one of the largest media events in North America. The NAIAS is the only auto show in the United States to earn an annual distinguished sanction of the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles, the Paris- based alliance of automotive trade associations and manufacturers from around the world. The NAIAS Web site can be accessed at http://www.naias.com/. Don't Miss It for the World!