MEDIA RELEASE San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 50th Annual International Auto Show FACT SHEET WHAT: The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 50th Annual International Auto Show is presented by AutoTrader.com and supported by the California Motor Car Dealers Association. Featuring over 40 of the world’s major manufacturers displaying their 2008 model cars, SUV’s, trucks and vans…almost 800 vehicles in all. WHEN: Opens Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22nd through Sunday, December 2nd Thursday, November 22 – Sunday, November 25: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monday, November 26 – Thursday, November 29: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday, December 2: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. VIP/MEDIA PREVIEW: Wednesday, November 21 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. (Invitation only) WHERE: San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St., located between 3rd and 4th Sts. on Howard St. Exhibits in the North and South Halls plus the Gateway and Esplanade Ballrooms. ADMISSION: Admission $8.00. Children 12-years and younger free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets purchased at the door. SPECIAL FEATURES: Among the new vehicles being exhibited at the Auto Show are the 2008 Dodge Viper; the 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR “King of the Road” and Bullitt Mustangs. Also from Ford are the 2008 Ford Sport Trac Adrenalin and the 2009 Flex. Infiniti is bringing the PT EX, Jaguar the new XF, KIA the new Optima and Amanti, Lincoln Mercury is showing the 2009 MKS, Maserati will exhibit the 2008 Gran Turismo, while Subaru will present the all-new 2008 Impreza WRX. Alternative Fuel and Fuel Efficient vehicles including Chevrolet’s Tahoe and Malibu hybrids, plus the Equinox Fuel Cell and Silverado with active Fuel Management; Honda’s Civic hybrids; Lexus’ LS 600 hL, GS 450h and RX 400h hybrids; Toyota’s Camry, Highlander and Prius hybrids; plus Toyota’s Highway to the Future: Mobile Hybrid Experience; AAA’s Greenlight Initiative Showcase, Tango and several E85 vehicles. Concept Cars and Prototypes including Chrysler’s Airflite, the Jeep Treo and Suzuki’s SXBox and SXGMR. The Exotic Sports Cars from Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Lotus and Maserati. The Extreme AutoFest with customized imports, domestics, luxury and exotic vehicles Classic Hot Rods from Dominator Street Rods Race cars including displays from Infineon Raceway and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Auto Accessory Fair and After Market Products Simulators and slot car tracks GENERAL: The San Francisco International Auto Show is the premier Auto Show held locally and the only one that attracts the top displays from the world’s major manufacturers. It is the largest show of any kind held in northern California. TELEVISION: ABC7 (KGO-TV) will air a special preview of the 50th Annual International Auto Show hosted by Mike Shumann and Leigh Glaser on Saturday, 11/24: 9:30 – 10:00 p.m. with a re-air on Sunday, 11/25: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. TITLE SPONSOR: The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com PRESENTING SPONSOR: AutoTrader.com OFFICIAL SPONSORS: AAA Insurance, ABC7 KGO-TV, Comcast, Infineon Raceway, KNBR 680 and 1050 Radio and , W Hotel San Francisco Extreme AutoFest Sponsors: Lexani, Rides, KMEL and KYLD TRANSPORTATION: Ride BART to the Powell or New Montgomery Street stations. Parking also available in lots around Moscone Convention Center. CONTACT: San Francisco International Auto Show Kevin Diamond, Show and Public Relations Director 300 Valley St., Suite 303 Sausalito, CA 94965 Phone: 415-331-4406; Show Office (11/19 – 12/02): 415-978-3500 WEBSITE: For more information visit www.sfautoshow.com   ### show info / exhibitor/attractions / media info / show map / directions .