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Auto Expo 2008 -
Long Island Auto Show


Auto Expo - Long Island Auto Show

International Automotive Showcase






AUTO EXPO 2008 – THE LONG ISLAND AUTO SHOW

October 18 - 21, 2007 • Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553
www.AutoExpo.com  •  Phone: (516) 794-9300

Auto Expo 2008 – The Long Island Auto Show, presented by Newsday, is an indoor exhibition of new-model vehicles from more than 25 major import and domestic manufacturers.

HOURS

ADMISSION (Cash Only)

Thursday, October 18

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Adults (12 and over)

$10

Friday, October 19

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Senior Citizens (62 & over)

$6

Saturday, October 20

11 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Children (age 4-11)

$6

Sunday, October 21

11 a.m. –   6 p.m.

Children (age 3 & under)

FREE


DIRECTIONS & PARKING

The Nassau Coliseum, the premier entertainment and exhibition facility, is located in the center of Long Island, convenient to all of Nassau, Suffolk and Queens, as well as the entire New York Metro area. Parking is $6.75 in the Coliseum parking lots.

From Manhattan/Battery Tunnel - Battery Tunnel to Belt Parkway, proceed east to the Southern State Parkway, to exit 22N (Meadowbrook Parkway North) to exit M4, follow signs to Coliseum.

From Manhattan/Midtown Tunnel - Midtown Tunnel to Long Island Expressway (495) East to exit 38, Northern State Parkway to exit 31A (Meadowbrook Parkway South) to exit M4, follow signs to the Coliseum.

From Queens - Grand Central Parkway into the Northern State Parkway to exit 31A (Meadowbrook Parkway South) to exit M4, follow signs to the Coliseum.

From Brooklyn - Belt Parkway to Southern State Parkway east to exit 22N (Meadowbrook Parkway North) to exit M4, follow signs to the Coliseum.

From Bronx - Triborough, Whitestone, or Throgs Neck Bridge to Queens, pick up the Grand Central Parkway east to the Northern State Parkway to exit 31A (Meadowbrook Parkway South) to exit M4, follow signs to the Coliseum.

From Staten Island - Verrazano Narrows Bridge to Belt Parkway east to Southern State Parkway (25A) to exit 22N (Meadowbrook Parkway North) to exit M4, follow signs to the Coliseum.

From Eastern Long Island (South Shore) - Sunrise Highway to Southern State Parkway to exit 22N (Meadowbrook Parkway North) to exit M4, follow signs to the Coliseum.

From Eastern Long Island (North Shore) - Long Island Expressway West (495) to exit 39 (Glen Cove Road South) to Old Country Road. Turn left and go east for one mile to Merrick Ave. Turn right to the Coliseum.


PUBLIC RELATIONS CONTACT

 

Shaun Foley
phone 717.671.4300 • cell 717.307.5008
e-mail shaun.foley@sourceinterlink

 


SPECIAL DISPLAYS

Concept Cars – The Vehicles of Tomorrow!
Catch a glimpse of what is around the corner in automotive design and technology. Concept cars scheduled to appear include the Suzuki Blizzard and Chevrolet Camaro.

More than 25 Major Domestic & Import Manufacturers
Featuring a vast selection of the latest 2008-model cars, trucks, crossovers and sport/utility vehicles.

See & Compare Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
Compare the latest hybrids to learn how new technology can help save money at the gas pump and promote a cleaner environment.

TRANSFORMERS™ Movie Car
See Bumblebee™, the Chevrolet Camaro Concept and car star of the blockbuster movie, in the Chevrolet display.

duPont REGISTRY’s™ Exotic Car Display
See ultra-high-end exotic cars and celebrity-owned vehicles, courtesy of duPont REGISTRY.

IGX Video Game Arena
Play the hottest driving and sports video games from Microsoft Xbox 360™, Sony PLAYSTATION®3 and Nintendo Wii™.

Special Outdoor Vehicle Displays – Saturday, October 20 & Sunday, October 21 Only
Check out a collection of Chevrolet Chevelles on Saturday and classic Cadillac LaSalles on Sunday.


SPECIAL GUEST

Super Hero Spider-Man®, Sunday, October 21
Spider-Man will greet and entertain children on Kids Day, Sunday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


PROMOTIONS & DISCOUNT COUPONS

College Two-Fer Day, Friday, October 19
College students buy one $10 adult admission with a valid college ID and get one adult admission for a second college student (w/ID), free.  Cannot be combined with any other offers.

Kids Day, Sunday, October 21
All children 11 & under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by a paying adult.

Discount Coupon Outlets
  • Participating New Car Dealerships - $2 off one adult admission, while supplies last
  • Participating Jiffy Lube® Locations - $2 off one adult admission, while supplies last
  • Official Auto Show Web Site - $2 off one adult admission may be downloaded at www.AutoExpo.com.


PARTICIPATING MANUFACTURERS

Acura
Audi
Buick
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Chrysler
Ford
GMC
Hummer

Hyundai
Infiniti
Jeep
Kia
Lexus
Lincoln
Mazda
Mercury
Mitsubishi

Nissan
Pontiac
Saab
Saturn
Scion
Subaru
Suzuki
Toyota
Volvo

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Members of the press may contact Shaun Foley or Diana Derrick
at 717.671.4300
for more information.