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New York Auto Show Launches 2007 Members Express Club


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NEW YORK, March 15 -- Early access to the Show floor, VIP lounges, free movie tickets, discount parking, and discounts on Broadway shows are just some of the benefits of joining the New York International Automobile Show's exclusive Members Express Club(TM).

"The Members Express Club(TM) is a unique club designed to provide red- carpet treatment for its members at the Show, as well as a range of unique and exclusive special discounts and services year round," said Show Director, Candida Romanelli.

"For the show visitor who would like to receive special perks while at the Show, the Members Express Club(TM) is the perfect answer. One benefit is being able to walk the Show floor an hour before it opens to the general public. It is a truly unique experience and one that I think will appeal to people who aren't used to waiting on line," added Romanelli.

For a special introductory annual membership fee of $20 for individuals and $30 for families (2 adults, 2 children), Club members will receive a membership card which gives them access to the following ever-growing list of benefits:

      -- $5 off food/beverage at Jacob Javits -- Center Plate (excludes
         Starbucks) during the NYIAS
      -- Free Movie Passes -- provided by Regal Cinemas (they will be
         distributed at the MEC VIP Lounge during the show)
      -- Up to 35% of off select Broadway Shows including: Beauty & The
         Beast, A Chorus Line and Mama Mia
      -- 10% -- 35% off of NYC Attractions including: two-hour Circle Line
         Cruise of NY, Madame Tussaud's and Lady Liberty Helicopter Tours
      -- 20% off of Manhattan Mini Storage monthly
      -- $5 off food/beverage at Jacob Javits Center Plate (excludes
         Starbucks) during the Show
      -- $2 off of Parking at select Edison Park Fast Facilities, during the
         NYIAS-

                   427 W. 42nd Street bet 9th & 10th Aves
                   451 Ninth Avenue between 35th & 36th Streets
                   245 W. 28th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues
                   601 W. 41st Street between 11th Avenue & West Side Hwy
                   412 W. 33rd Street between 9th & 10th Avenues

      -- 10% off furniture, mattresses, rugs and electrics at any Macys in
         April
      -- 87% off newsstand pricing for PC Magazine -- 25 issues for $19.97
      -- 10% off @ any Oasis Day Spa location
      -- NY Knicks/ NJ Nets Ticket sweepstakes at MEC Lounge during the show
      -- 10% off of Dream Photo at the Show

Members Express Club(TM) card holders are encouraged to purchase Show tickets online before arriving at the Show in order to avoid waiting on line for tickets. Club members with e-tickets can walk straight onto the Show floor via exclusive entrances by showing their Members Express Club membership card. The fee for joining the Members Express Club(TM) does not include the cost of entry to the Show.

In addition to the large number of available perks during the Show's 10- day run, Members Express Club(TM) cardholders can enjoy year-round savings at venues throughout New York City including our express discount voucher service for Manhattan Mini Storage and discounts on selected services at Oasis Day Spa locations in Manhattan. For a complete list of services, vendors, discounts and benefits visit the Members Express Club(TM) homepage at www.autoshowNY.com. Club members will be notified of new services by email.

Members Express Club(TM) is a unique program and the latest in a long line of innovative and exciting industry firsts created by the 107-year old Show to surprise and excite the more than 1.2 million automobile enthusiasts that attend the Show each year.

The program will be launched this week with an email campaign to subscribers of the popular NYIAS e-newsletter "Overdrive" and online at www.autoshowNY.com.

Kicking off the springtime selling season, the 2007 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 the 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. NYIAS is owned and produced by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association.

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

                           Important Show Dates

                   Press Preview                   April 4 & 5
                   Public Sneak Preview            April 6
                   Public Show Dates               April 6 -- April 15