ZAP hosts first public display of 60-MPG Smart Car Nov. 21-28 at San Francisco Int'l Auto Show

ZAP hosts first public display of 60-MPG Smart Car Nov. 21-28 at San Francisco Int'l Auto Show

SMART HUMMER?One of the most popular cars in the Europe, the SMART Car, will be on display for the first time to U.S. consumers at The San Francisco International Auto Show, November 21-28 at The Moscone Center by California automotive company ZAP.

SAN FRANCISCO, California (November 19, 2004) - One of the most popular cars in the Europe-and one of the most efficient-will be on public display for the first time at the San Francisco International Auto Show, November 21-28 at The Moscone Center by fledgling Bay Area automotive company ZAP.

The Smart Car Americanized by ZAP is stylish, fun, parks in the space of a motorcycle, stands up to a Mercedes in crash-tests, and averages 60-MPG. For the first time Americans will have an opportunity to see the next generation in automotive efficiency and innovation at a time of record gas prices.

WHAT: First public showing of 60-MPG Smart Car from Europe

WHERE:San Francisco Int'l Auto Show, Moscone Center, Booths 1145, 1150

WHEN:SF Auto Show November 21-28, 10 AM to 10 PM

WHO:Bay Area automotive pioneer ZAP (www.zapworld.com)

WHY:First public display of 60-MPG micro-car during record gas prices Bay Area Company

ZAP preparing to enter U.S. auto market with sales of up to 15,000 cars per year

Smart Car selling well in Europe, now available in U.S.

INFO:San Francisco International Auto Show: For directions and ticket information, call 415-331-4406 or visit http://www.sfautoshow.com

Smart Car Americanized by ZAP