GM AutoShow in Motion - Vegas

[PARAGON]

FOR RELEASE: 2005-10-04

ADVISORY: Thousands of Las Vegas Area Residents to Experience Giant Vehicle Playground Thursday-Saunday October 6-9

GM BRINGS AUTOSHOW IN MOTION TO TOWN; CONSUMERS TO TEST DRIVE 'TIL THEY DROP!

WHAT:
More than 150 of the most exciting cars, trucks and SUVs will be available for area residents to take for a test spin when General Motors brings AutoShow in Motion to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

What's more, consumers will be taking that spin on real-life driving courses - tackling everything from the everyday pothole, to off-roading over the toughest terrains. Auto enthusiasts will also be able to put a Chevy Corvette or Cadillac CTS-V through its paces on a custom Performance course.

At AutoShow in Motion, GM not only offers its own vehicles for test drives, but consumers can also drive and compare GM products with competitive models from Mercedes, Toyota, BMW and more. There are no sales people at this family-friendly event and the atmosphere encourages leisurely exploration of the vehicles.

VISUALS:

* Thousands of local residents experiencing an auto show "in motion"
* Corvettes zipping around a performance and agility race course
* Consumers maneuvering HUMMERs over giant dirt hills, bumps and sloped turns
* Interview participants after the ultimate driving experience
* Talk to GM spokesperson on-site about the world's largest test drive experience

WHEN:
Thursday-Sunday, October 6-9, 2005
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (each day)

WHERE:
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
7000 Las Vegas Boulevard (Las Vegas, NV 89115)

COST:
FREE. Consumers interested in attending AutoShow in Motion are encouraged to register by calling (877) THE-ASIM (843-2746) or by logging onto the web site at http://www.autoshowinmotion.com. Test drive participants must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old (children can ride with an adult).

RSVP Needed for Media Access
Digital photos and BETA b-roll available

[PARAGON]

FOR RELEASE: 2005-10-04

ADVISORY: Thousands of Las Vegas Area Residents to Experience Giant Vehicle Playground Thursday-Saunday October 6-9

GM BRINGS AUTOSHOW IN MOTION TO TOWN; CONSUMERS TO TEST DRIVE 'TIL THEY DROP!

WHAT:
More than 150 of the most exciting cars, trucks and SUVs will be available for area residents to take for a test spin when General Motors brings AutoShow in Motion to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

What's more, consumers will be taking that spin on real-life driving courses - tackling everything from the everyday pothole, to off-roading over the toughest terrains. Auto enthusiasts will also be able to put a Chevy Corvette or Cadillac CTS-V through its paces on a custom Performance course.

At AutoShow in Motion, GM not only offers its own vehicles for test drives, but consumers can also drive and compare GM products with competitive models from Mercedes, Toyota, BMW and more. There are no sales people at this family-friendly event and the atmosphere encourages leisurely exploration of the vehicles.

VISUALS:

* Thousands of local residents experiencing an auto show "in motion"
* Corvettes zipping around a performance and agility race course
* Consumers maneuvering HUMMERs over giant dirt hills, bumps and sloped turns
* Interview participants after the ultimate driving experience
* Talk to GM spokesperson on-site about the world's largest test drive experience

WHEN:
Thursday-Sunday, October 6-9, 2005
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (each day)

WHERE:
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
7000 Las Vegas Boulevard (Las Vegas, NV 89115)

COST:
FREE. Consumers interested in attending AutoShow in Motion are encouraged to register by calling (877) THE-ASIM (843-2746) or by logging onto the web site at http://www.autoshowinmotion.com. Test drive participants must have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old (children can ride with an adult).

RSVP Needed for Media Access
Digital photos and BETA b-roll available

[HummerNewbie]

Got an invitation to the one here. Not going to go but heard it is great from people that went to the last one earlier this year.

[Goalkeeper]

Does anyone have any experience with these events? I'm actually going to Vegas this weekend (Bachelor Party) and would love to drive some other rides...

Is it ridiculously crowded? Long waits for certain cars? How long can you test drive?

Any info helps so THANKS!!!

-Matt

[HummerNewbie]

I didn't go to the last one here either but heard it was pretty packed. If possible, I would go on a weekday rather than Sat. or Sun. I did go to a Ford event just like a number of years ago and it was pretty busy but not to bad.

[timgco]

I've gone to the one here in Denver the last two years and ahd fun. I went durring the week though so it was less crowded.

[Xxtreme]

We attended on in So Cal a few months ago. We went early on a weekday, so was not very crowded, however some of the lines were long as you might expect...H2, Corvette, GTO etc...The courses are preset, and typically you can go through the course once. For the corvette, a ride-along person was with us. For both the H2 and corvette, you had to "prequalify" to drive them by driving a sports sedan and large SUV, even though we already own and H2 ('03). It is a nice event....try the SSR it is a pretty nice sports pickup, but fairly expensive for a 2 seater. Have fun.