TOP TIRE MANUFACTURER KUMHO TIRE U.S.A SIGNS ON AS PREMIER TIRE SPONSOR

The Inland Empire Auto Show (IEAS), one of Southern California’s best auto shows, announced Kumho Tire U.S.A., with its North American headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has signed on as the premier tire sponsor for 2012. With a recent upswing in the economy, Kumho Tire management stated it felt the need to begin placing the company in a greater light in front of its core consumers, the auto enthusiasts. As a part of the sponsorship, Kumho Tire experts will be on site with their giant Kumho branded semi truck trailer near the entrance to the Ontario Convention Center. From that location during the three-day auto show, show goers can have questions answered about tire care and safety, as well as receive a rebate for $100 off a set of tires. Kumho Tires will also be giving away two free sets of tires to two lucky Inland Empire Auto Show attendees, plus will have more giveaways throughout the weekend. The Inland Empire Auto Show is Riverside and San Bernardino Counties’ only auto show and takes place Friday through Sunday, August 24-26, 2012. For hours and tickets, for log onto www.IEAutoShow.com or call the Ontario Convention Center at (909) 937-3000.

“The Inland Empire Auto Show has been as successful driver of people wanting to check out the latest vehicles from many of the popular auto manufacturers around,” said Rick Brennan, vice president of marketing for Kumho Tire U.S.A. “Our Kumho tires come standard on many of the vehicles that will be on display and available for test drives at the show, so it’s only natural for us to have a presence and be able to educate and interact with consumers.”

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This is the first year a tire manufacturer has sponsored the Inland Empire Auto Show, creating another avenue within the auto industry for show goers to explore. Kumho is one of the world’s top tire manufacturers. In addition to the sizable presence to be seen by Kumho Tire at the Inland Empire Auto Show, more auto manufactures than ever before will be showcasing their new 2013 models including Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, GMC, Jeep, Toyota , Subaru and Volkswagen. The Ontario Auto Dealers Association will also be presenting vehicles from Ford, Hyundai, Mazda and more.

"The Inland Empire Auto Show continues to grow year over year and with the inclusion of Kumho Tire, our more than 30,000 anticipated attendees will experience the auto industry on an even bigger scale,” said Michael Caudill, co-owner of the Inland Empire Auto Show. “The show provides an arena for those interested in new cars or thinking about purchasing a new car to completely inspect the latest offerings from a diverse cross section of manufacturers and vendors in a completely pressure-free and fun environment.”

Hosted at the Ontario Convention Center August 24-26, the 2012 Inland Empire Auto Show will showcase a variety of activities included in the price of admission, in addition to highlighting the most sought-after cars and trucks. Features will include onsite test drives hosted by Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Toyota and Volkswagen, a Kid Zone full of family fun for the little ones, the Food Truck Zone, the PGA Get Out & Golf Day, plus the Walk for Wishes and Great Taste Friday events. Show hours are Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online, and are $10 for adults (13 years and over). Seniors, military and children (7-12 years of age) are $5.00. Children under the age of six are free with a paid adult. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.IEAutoShow.com. Follow the show on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/InlandEmpireAutoShow or on Twitter @IEAutoShow to get insider news and announcements from the Inland Empire Auto Show.