Detroit Auto Expert Available for Interviews About NAIAS and Industry Related Topics

WHO: Paul A. Eisenstein, founder and publisher of TheCarConnection.com , a leading online publication providing detailed coverage and analysis of the automotive industry. Eisenstein is an award-winning, widely published journalist whose work regularly appears in a number of Asian, European and U.S. publications, including The Economist, Popular Mechanics, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, and Japan's Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun automotive daily. He is a regular commentator on National Public Radio and various other radio and television networks.

WHAT: Eisenstein's extensive experience covering the industry and gaining insight behind the scenes at the world's top auto shows and trade events has made him an expert in understanding the changing perspective of U.S. and foreign automakers. Drawing on his experiences, Eisenstein can talk about:

* The emphasis on the passenger car side of the business at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) -- a surprising change from the heavily dominated SUV segment of the last decade.

* The imports taking aim at segments traditionally controlled by Detroit, while creating a few niches of their own.

* The bare-bones trend that is emerging in today's vehicles and what it means for auto suppliers.

WHY: As an automotive expert who is Detroit-based, Eisenstein can provide a unique industry insight from a global perspective while explaining how it ultimately will impact Detroit and those who do business there.

WHEN: Eisenstein is available for interviews any time before or during the 2004 NAIAS. He can be reached at (248) 544-8700 or (248) 613-8700, or via email: paul@thecarconnection.com .

PRNewswire -- Jan. 2