World Debut of 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid at Orange County Auto Show Oct. 4

New Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Makes First Auto Show Debut

ANAHEIM, Calif., Sept. 26 --

WHAT: Prior to the opening of the 2007-Model Orange County Auto Show to the public, select manufacturers and industry experts will announce new developments in the automotive world. Highlights include a J.D. Power and Associates round table discussion on Orange County's position as a top luxury market, the world debut of the new 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid, the latest from Lamborghini, alternative fuel vehicles, the Auto Show Underground and more.

News Conference Line-Up:

               8 a.m. - 12 p.m.  J.D. Power and Associates Luxury
                                 Automotive Round Table with Mercedes-Benz
                                 USA VP of Marketing Mark McNabb and
                                 representatives from J.D. Power and
                                 Associates and Robb Report

               9:30 a.m.         Lamborghini Unveils the Murcielago LP640
                                 -- Representatives from Lamborghini will
                                 be on hand for a "State of Lamborghini"
                                 address, along with a detailed walk around
                                 of the all-new LP640 super car

               10 a.m.           World Debut of the All-New 2007 Nissan
                                 Altima Hybrid, Nissan's first entry into
                                 the hybrid gasoline/electric vehicle
                                 segment

               10:30 a.m.        Lincoln presents its "2007 Trio" -- the
                                 new Lincoln Navigator, MKZ and MKX

               11 a.m.           California Fuel Cell Partnership -- The
                                 California Fuel Cell Partnership will
                                 announce plans to further the
                                 commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell
                                 vehicles.

               11:30 a.m.        California Fuel Cell Partnership Vehicle
                                 Ride & Drive -- media invited to test
                                 drive eight different hydrogen fuel cell
                                 vehicles

               4 p.m.            Orange County Auto Show opens to the
                                 public

  WHEN:        October 4, 2006

  WHERE:       Anaheim Convention Center
               800 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA