The Washington Auto Show(R) Media Preview Day: Mon., Dec. 20

          Toyota's Esmond Will Open the Washington Auto Show(R)

  *  Don Esmond, senior vice president and general manager of the Toyota
     Division for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., will be the
     keynote speaker for The Washington Auto Show's Media Preview Day,
     addressing media and industry leaders at the noon luncheon sponsored by
     WANADA and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA). NOTE:
     This is a speaker change due to the overseas travel schedule of
     previously scheduled speaker Jim Press, EVP and COO, Toyota Motor
     Sales.

  *  Esmond oversees all aspects of the Toyota Division, including
     marketing, retail development, corporate used vehicles and logistics
     services. His responsibilities include the sales department and its 10
     TMS regions, as well as two private distributors, Southeast Toyota and
     Gulf States Toyota. He also serves on the company's seven-member
     executive committee.

  Media Preview Day at The Washington Auto Show provides:

  *  A complete preview of auto show exhibit and display areas.
  *  Best chance for interviews with key auto industry executives.
  *  Full agenda of special announcements and events, including a world
     introduction.
  *  Media Preview Day is followed by the show's first-ever Congressional
     Gala, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., uniting automakers, dealers and civic
     leaders with Washington's elected and government officials for the
     benefit of D.C. area health and children's charities. Tickets: $150 per
     person. RSVP: 800.697.7574.

          The 2005 Washington Auto Show Press Preview Day Agenda
           Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, Washington Convention Center

  10:00 a.m.  John Lynker Award: Cathy Nikkel-Orme, president, WAPA

  10:15 a.m.  Continental Teves featuring BMW 3 Series: Bill Kozyra,
              president, Continental Teves North America

  10:45 a.m.  Urban Elite Vehicle of the Year Awards:  Kamatni Rawlins,
              president, Automotive Rhythms

  11:00 a.m.  Ford/Lincoln Mercury World Introduction and Press Conference:
              Stu Smith, Car Launch Manager, Ford Division and John
              Fitzpatrick, General Marketing Mgr, Lincoln-Mercury

  11:30 a.m.  Reception

  12:00 p.m.  WANADA/WAPA Luncheon: Don Esmond, SVP and General Manager,
              Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.

  6:00 p.m.   Congressional Gala

The 2005 Washington Auto Show: Driven by Design, sponsored by WANADA, will welcome the public from Dec. 26, 2004 - Jan. 2, 2005, showcasing over 700 vehicles from more than 37 domestic and import manufacturers.