New York International Auto Show Releases 2003 Dates

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2002; The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association (GNYADA) has set the dates for the 2003 New York International Automobile Show. The Auto Show public dates are Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 27 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Prior to the public opening, the Show will host Press Preview Days on Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17. Dealer/Industry Preview will be held the morning of Friday, April 18.

"New York is home to most major national and international media outlets, and provides a great opportunity for auto companies to show off future and current products, as well as any new safety, technological, or environmental initiatives," said show director Candida Romanelli.

Kicking off the springtime selling season, the 2003 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 815,000 square feet of exhibit space. In addition, dozens of World, National, and Regional vehicle debuts are expected at the Show.

Important Show Dates

Press Preview: April 16 & 17 Dealer/Industry Preview: April 18 Public Sneak Preview: April 18 (11am - 8pm) Public Show Dates: April 18 - 27

World and North American Introductions at Last Year's New York International Auto Show: Acura DN-X sedan, BMW CS1, Buick Park Avenue Ultra, Chevy Express, Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo, Chrysler Pacifica, Daewoo Laganza, Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Ford Focus FCV (Fuel Cell Vehicle), Ford Five Hundred Sedan (announcement), Ford Mustang Mach 1, Ford Expedition Everest Edition, Ford Focus Mach Audio, Ford Ranger Tremor, Ford SportTrac Pioneer Edition, GMC Savana, Honda Element SUV, Honda Pilot SUV, Infiniti G35 coupe, Infiniti M45 sedan, Isuzu Ascender, Jeep Grand Cherokee Special Edition, Kia Rio Sedan, Kia Rio Cinco, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln LSE McLaren, MAZDASPEED Protege, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz G55, Mitsubishi Outlander, Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Murano SUV, Panoz Esperante Jan Magnussen Edition, Pontiac GTO (announcement), Saturn Ion coupe, Saturn Ion sedan, Toyota Scion bbX, Toyota Scion ccX, Volkswagen GTI 337 Edition, Volvo S80 75th Anniversary Edition.